Farm for sale
Create a Garden Route destination for relaxed farm living and tourism between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, with abundant water supply, north-facing mountain views and five existing dwellings.
TOURISM OPPORTUNITY
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
ABUNDANT WATER
DUAL MANDATE
Imagine owning a beautiful Garden Route farm where the setting is already there — mountain views, established gardens, abundant water, multiple dwellings and direct proximity to the N2 — with municipal approval now in place to take the tourism vision further.
Ideally situated between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, ths lifestyle farm offers a rare combination of country living and genuine tourism potential.
The exciting new development is the approval granted by Bitou Municipality on 11 September 2026 for a tourist facility, including:
Restaurant
Gift shop
Recreational facility, including "Zorb Ball" a unique new concept in the Garden Route
Two additional dwelling units
This approval creates an entirely new dimension to the property and gives the next owner the opportunity to develop a destination-style farm experience rather than simply owning a private lifestyle property.
A Garden Route destination waiting to be created
With the N2 close by and an existing turn-off providing access to the property, the location lends itself naturally to a tourism concept catering to both local visitors and travellers exploring the Garden Route.
Picture a relaxed farm destination where visitors can stop for refreshments, browse a farm-style gift shop, enjoy an outdoor recreational experience and potentially stay overnight or book their holiday retreat — all surrounded by mountain scenery, forest, gardens and the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.
The approved additional dwelling units also provide scope to expand the accommodation offering, subject to the approved Site Development Plan and applicable conditions.
And then there is the water...
While commercial bottling may not be the intended future of the property, the farm's exceptional water supply remains a major asset.
A strong borehole produces approximately 21,000 litres per hour, with the water tested for drinking quality. Combined with a scenic dam, overflow basin and natural spring/fountain, water abundance adds considerable appeal for a future tourism, agricultural or lifestyle operation.
Good soil for sand mining possibilities.
The property also features:
Five existing dwellings – create your own accommodation mix
The property currently comprises five dwellings/structures in various stages of completion:
Main House – ±87m2
North-facing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, or 2 bedrooms plus study, with open-plan living and kitchen, fireplace, braai area and an expansive ±32m2 deck. Currently undergoing renovation.
Renovated Cottage – ±75m2
Open-plan living and kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, north-facing deck and balcony, with storage/laundry facilities below. Currently generating rental income.
Dwelling – ±72m2
Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Requires renovation.
Additional Structure – ±28m2
Currently used as laundry/storage, with potential for future conversion.
Workers' Accommodation – ±55m2
Includes approximately 15m2 undercover area and is still being completed.
Approval already secured – a significant advantage
The latest municipal decision provides an important foundation for the property's future development.
Bitou Municipality has approved the consent use for a tourist facility, specifically allowing a restaurant, gift shop and recreational facility, as well as two additional dwelling units.
Permanent departures have also been approved for specified building-line relaxations, including the existing main dwelling and certain existing/proposed structures.
Development is to broadly follow the approved Site Development Plan dated 7 May 2026, and the applicable SANRAL approval dated 7 July 2026 must be adhered to.
For a buyer looking for more than just a farm, this approval is the difference between imagining a tourism concept and having a municipality-approved framework from which to develop it.
A property with a story still waiting to be written
Whether your vision is a Garden Route farm restaurant, farm-style destination, recreational attraction, boutique accommodation, family lifestyle property or a combination of these, this farm offers something increasingly difficult to find:
Space. Water. Location. Existing infrastructure. And approved tourism potential.
And perhaps most importantly, it sits between two of the Garden Route's best-known destinations — Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
The groundwork has been laid. The next chapter belongs to the buyer.
Viewing by appointment.- call Emile or Sanet
Listed for sale at R11,995,000
Harkerville AH offers a temperate coastal agricultural environment well-suited for niche farming, boutique crops, and livestock smallholdings, supported by reliable rainfall and proximity to the Garden Route market.
