Farm for sale
Embrace Eastern Cape farm life between Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown — riverfront 1839 homestead with mature garden, orange orchard, game-fenced plains and an off-grid hunting lodge.
Situated between Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown, Clifton is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Eastern Cape farming enterprise combining irrigated agriculture, livestock infrastructure, established hunting operations and historic homestead living.
Extending over 1,491.84 hectares and comprising four title deeds, the property is divided by a public road into three distinct operational sections, creating a unique combination of farming, game and tourism potential.
The original homestead, dating back to 1839, was once the centre of a renowned English horse breeding farm. Rich in character and history, the residence remains in excellent condition and offers spacious reception rooms with magnificent fireplaces, four bedrooms, and a separate garden cottage, all set within a mature, established garden overlooking the Koonap River.
The farming infrastructure is extensive and includes excellent sheep and goat handling facilities, large storage sheds, workshops, feed milling facilities, a cool room, meat processing facilities, hydroponic growing infrastructure, garaging and a 50kVA generator. An established orange orchard of approximately 600 trees is situated along the river, supported by registered irrigation rights authorising 4.5 hectares and 20,866m3 of water annually from the Koonap River. Approximately 7 hectares have already been developed under irrigation.
A second section of the property is fully game fenced and currently supports a variety of plains game, making it ideal for hunting, game breeding or conservation purposes. Current game numbers include approximately:
The third section is home to the established East Cape Plains Game Safaris operation, founded in 1978. The hunting lodge consists of four separate accommodation units sleeping up to 20 guests and operates completely off-grid with a solar system and battery storage.
Key Features:
A property offering scale, history, established infrastructure and multiple income streams in one of the Eastern Cape's most sought-after farming and hunting regions.
Transfer and occupation available from 1 February 2027.
Disclaimer: Information contained in this listing has been supplied by the seller/landlord and is believed to be correct, but cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers/tenants should independently verify all information, measurements, features, and specifications. Errors and omissions excepted (E&OE).
African Venture Management (Pty) Ltd t/a Century 21 Port Elizabeth | Registered with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) - F56774
Listed for sale at R19,000,000
Fort Beaufort Central offers a fertile agricultural environment with favorable conditions for livestock farming, citrus production, and mixed agriculture supported by reliable water sources and established regional supply chains.
