Riverfront Lodge – Established Going Concern on the Vaal River

This breathtaking property with an established lodge is being sold as a going concern.

This Riverfront Lodge is situated approximately 1km outside Parys on the R59 Vredefort Road. Set along the Vaal River, the property offers approximately 200m of private river frontage and combines an established accommodation business with a substantial main residence in a peaceful natural setting.

This established hospitality property is offered as a going concern together with the premises and presents an excellent opportunity to acquire an operating lodge with existing accommodation, systems and infrastructure already in place. The property measures approximately 9.5216 hectares, comprising about 5.5 hectares of land and a further 4 hectares of islands extending to the mainstream of the Vaal River. The property is game fenced and is conveniently separated between the main dwelling and lodge operation.

River Rock Lodge was established in 2017 and offers 12 chalets and cabins positioned across garden-view, riverfront and bush-view settings. The accommodation comprises three garden-view chalets, five riverfront cabins, one riverfront chalet and three bush-view cabins. The units are furnished and equipped for self-catering, with items including air conditioning, televisions, gas geysers, kitchen equipment, beds, linen, towels and furniture included in the sale as described by the seller.

The lodge is supported by a reception building comprising office space, two storerooms which can also be used as private office space, a bathroom, air conditioning and an alarm system. The business has built a strong online review history and received the 2019 Best Self-Catering Accommodation Award at the Vaal Explorer People’s Choice Awards. Income statements and the tax clearance certificate are available from the seller’s auditors on request.

The main farmhouse provides four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, laundry, office and an entertainment area with a bar and heated swimming pool. A separate two-bedroom flat offers its own kitchen, lounge and bathroom, together with air conditioning, a gas geyser and gas hob.

Further improvements and infrastructure include a second swimming pool, lapa, electrical entrance gate, water filtration system with 15,000-litre storage capacity, 21.7kW solar system, three-phase Eskom electricity, approximately 700m of irrigation out of the Vaal River, CCTV, alarm systems, satellite Wi-Fi equipment, solar-operated outside lighting, garage, three carports and additional storage. A spa area is also in progress and includes a sauna and outdoor shower.

With its established accommodation operation, private river frontage, main residence, existing booking systems and further development potential, this property offers a rare opportunity for buyers looking to continue or expand a hospitality business close to Parys.

A distinctive riverside property where the business, accommodation and lifestyle offering come together in one established destination.

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