Farm for sale
Escape to Trout Country near Belfast — heritage country house and restaurant, 2-hour drive from Pretoria, with trout dams, abundant wildlife and a 900m private airstrip; ten bedrooms.
An established, historical country house and restaurant located on the outskirts of Belfast, Mpumalanga and nestled in the heart of Trout Country offers quality 4 star accommodation, only a 2-hour drive from Pretoria and is situated between trout dams and giant Pine Trees. The farm boasts a 900-meter lawned airplane landing strip, four large trout dams and a diverse range of wildlife, including impala, waterbuck, nyala, lechwe, fallow deer, duiker and approximately 20 cattle.
Accommodation:
Steeped in history, the main building offers a unique blend of charm and practicality, with a kitchen, bar, dining room, reception area, library, conference room, and an additional bedroom. The accommodation comprises 2 Deluxe Suites and 6 double bedrooms. Each Deluxe Suite is fitted with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The Double Bedrooms each have a double or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, toilet and basin. All units have private entrances, a safe to store precious property and coffee- and tea-making facilities. 2 large double suite rooms with full bathrooms with old claw baths and showers. Ideal for that special occasion or treat for the other half. The electric blankets will keep you warm at night. Each room has a coffee and tea tray, fridge and microwave oven. The 5 standard double and twin rooms have full bathrooms with old claw baths and showers. Electric blanket for the cold nights and coffee and tea service tray to get you out of the bed in the morning, as well as a fridge and microwave oven. The family unit has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms and the cosy fireplace and lounge area is an ideal place for the family to spend some quality time.
Forest cottage:
Nestled in the forest, this charming cottage features 3 cozy bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a separate WC, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge, dining room and a patio perfect for outdoor entertaining with a built-in braai.
Outbuildings:
Large staff cottage | small staff cottage | Various sheds | Large store of approximately 400m2 for farm equipment (under construction)
Dams:
2 small dams 150m2 each | 4 large trout dams of 1000m2 each
Security:
The farm is integrated into a broader monitored security and response management system, and as part of this network, it also contributes resources and support | CCTV | Electric fence | Fiber internet
Outdoor activities:
The lush, well-maintained grounds of this country house provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities and events including mountain biking, hiking, picnics and trout fishing.
Directions:
From Johannesburg follow the N4 highway past Witbank, Middelburg and Belfast. Approximate 12 kilometers past the Belfast Engen on the N4 en route to Machadodorp turn left on the Winnaarspooort Road for 2km then turn left at the fork. Entrance 700m further on the left.
Listed for sale at R8,500,000
Belfast, situated on the high-altitude Mpumalanga Highveld, offers a robust agricultural environment characterized by cool temperate conditions and fertile soils, making it highly suitable for potato production, livestock grazing, and commercial forestry.
