Nestled within the picturesque Southern Drakensberg and positioned just 1km along Cobham Road opposite the Himeville Airstrip, this exceptional ±17.5-hectare estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile lifestyle property combining luxury country living, agricultural capability and established hospitality infrastructure.
Accessed via a secure entrance with automated access control, the property offers privacy, security and breathtaking natural surroundings. The estate features two registered trout and irrigation dams, including a substantial ±2-hectare dam, creating an idyllic setting for recreation, hospitality and agricultural activities.
Main Residence & Accommodation
The main residence extends to approximately ±360m² and offers spacious family accommodation comprising multiple reception areas, a well-appointed kitchen, dining room, lounges with fireplaces, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, guest facilities, a sunroom and extensive covered verandas overlooking the established gardens and water features.
Additional residential improvements include a manager's apartment, staff accommodation and a double garage, providing flexibility for extended family, management staff or guest accommodation.
Hospitality & Tourism Potential
A charming cypress-log and thatch cottage overlooks the water's edge and provides accommodation for up to seven guests, while the estate also features an established hospitality unit situated directly on the dam frontage. Provision has already been made for the development of an additional hospitality unit, creating further expansion potential for tourism and short-term accommodation income.
The scenic setting, established accommodation infrastructure and proximity to the Southern Drakensberg tourism region make the property ideally suited to hospitality, eco-tourism, fishing retreats or lifestyle accommodation ventures.
Agricultural Infrastructure
Approximately ±5 hectares of irrigated arable land is supported by a comprehensive irrigation system and has historically been utilised for livestock grazing and crop production. The property further benefits from a perennial spring supplying domestic water, a productive borehole, established pastures and supporting agricultural infrastructure.
The balance of the property comprises quality grazing land, veld and pasture, offering excellent versatility for agricultural operations.
Equestrian & Farming Improvements
Extensive equestrian and farming improvements include six stables, enclosed feed rooms, workshops, storage facilities, poultry infrastructure, cattle handling facilities, piggery facilities and multiple sheds, making the property ideally suited to livestock, equestrian, agricultural or mixed-use operations.
The workshop and shed complex provides substantial operational infrastructure, while dedicated security measures further enhance the functionality of the agricultural improvements.
Lifestyle Features
The estate has been thoughtfully developed to maximise its natural surroundings and lifestyle appeal. Improvements include a large swimming pool, pool lapa, established gardens, a Victorian gazebo, water features, landscaped lawns and picturesque dam frontage.
These features combine to create an exceptional country lifestyle offering within one of KwaZulu-Natal's most sought-after rural destinations.