A property for someone with vision… Every now and then, a property comes along that simply doesn't fit into an ordinary box. This is one of them.
Set on an expansive 2.425-hectare ERF in Umtentweni, approximately 3 km from Umtentweni's main beach. This remarkable property combines space, beautiful ocean views, established fruit trees and a substantial old farmhouse-style residence — all within an area that offers the potential for something truly special.
Currently zoned Residential Medium Density, the sheer scale of the property opens the door to a variety of possibilities, subject of course to the necessary municipal approvals and development permissions.
Think residential development with a commercial or hospitality component, a boutique estate with a beautifully restored clubhouse, or a development incorporating a B&B or guest accommodation alongside residential opportunities. The possibilities are limited largely by imagination.
A FARMHOUSE WITH SOUL:
At the heart of the property is an impressive 88-year-old farmhouse-style home — extensive, spacious and filled with the kind of character that simply cannot be replicated in a modern build. This is a home that needs significant renovation and updating, but beneath it all is something very special. Offering large, generously proportioned rooms, beautiful Oregon wood floors, stained-glass windows, character doors, high ceilings, fireplaces and original period features that tell the story of a bygone era.
With the right vision and a thoughtful restoration, this could become an extraordinary focal point for the property. Imagine it transformed into a boutique B&B, guesthouse, events venue, clubhouse or communal hub for a future residential estate. Rather than demolishing the past, the right buyer could breathe new life into it and make its character part of the property's future.
THE ACCOMMODATION:
The existing residence offers an abundance of space, including:
- Five bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Entrance hall
- Spacious dining room
- Comfortable lounge
- Kitchen
- Pantry
- Two internal storerooms
- Single garage
- Two additional storerooms
There is also a separate, self-contained two-bedroom flat, with an open-plan lounge, kitchen and a bathroom.
Whether retained as accommodation, incorporated into a hospitality offering or reimagined as part of a larger development concept, the existing buildings provide an intriguing starting point.
AND THEN THERE IS 2.425 HECTARES TO WORK WITH... The land is what truly sets this property apart.
The expansive stand has already undergone some initial preparation, including clearing and partial terracing, while the relatively young vegetation allows for further clearing. The property benefits from three separate access points, particularly valuable for future development is direct access from Rethman Drive, providing practical access for construction vehicles and heavy machinery.
A road servitude along the southern boundary is also expected to transition to municipal responsibility as the property is developed.
And scattered across the land are several well-bearing established fruit trees, including avocado, mango and lychee trees, adding an unexpected agricultural element and giving the property a wonderful established feel.
OCEAN VIEWS & COASTAL LIFESTYLE:
Despite its generous size and development potential, the property remains wonderfully connected to the South Coast lifestyle. Beautiful ocean views stretch from the property, while Umtentweni's main beach is approximately 3 km away.
Shelly Beach and Port Shepstone are easily accessible for shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and everyday amenities, while the wider South Coast offers beaches, golf courses, nature reserves and a host of popular tourist attractions.
The spectacular Oribi Gorge is also within easy reach, making the location particularly appealing for a future hospitality or tourism-related concept.
THE REAL OPPORTUNITY:
This property is not for someone looking for a finished, turn-key home. It is for someone who can see beyond what is there today. Someone who walks through those enormous old rooms and sees a magnificent guesthouse. Someone who sees the stained glass and Oregon floors as features worth preserving. Someone who looks across the expansive land and sees a thoughtfully designed residential estate. Someone who sees the ocean views, fruit trees and existing buildings coming together to create something completely different from the ordinary.
The property could potentially lend itself to a mixed-use development incorporating residential, hospitality and commercial elements — subject to rezoning, municipal approvals and all required development permissions.
The location is here, the space is here, the character is certainly here - Now it needs the right person with the vision to unlock it - Property developers • Hospitality investors • Renovation enthusiasts • Estate developers • Visionary investors
If you have been searching for a South Coast property where you can create something rather than simply buy something, this is an opportunity worth exploring...
2.425 hectares | Ocean views | Approx. 3 km from Umtentweni main beach | Residential Medium Density zoning | Extensive character farmhouse | Separate 2-bedroom flat | Established fruit trees | Multiple access points
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