Farm for sale
Vineyard lifestyle in Somerset West’s Helderberg valley, overlooking Lourens River and mountain vistas; historic manor setting with established vineyards and cellar, five bedrooms and riverside views.
Exclusive Sole Mandate.
A once in a lifetime unique opportunity to purchase a wine farm drenched in history in the heart of Somerset West, adjacent to Morton Manor, rubbing shoulders with Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate and is just down the Lourens River from Vergelegen Wine Estate and Lourensford Wine Estate.
History
The farm formed originally part of Willem Adriaan Van der Stel’s Vergelenen Wine Estate.
During the last century, Professor Edward Roworth, a renowned artist who came to South Africa with The British forces during the Anglo-Boer War, settled at Hathersage. Roworth named the farm after the village Hathersage in Derbyshire, England. His legacy is kept alive by murals in the Hathersage manor painted by his daughter Ivanonia, and by Heinrich von Michaelis (which is now on the adjacent title deed on the other side of the Lourens River and which section of the farm has already been sold). One of the murals is still for sale – and will be sold separately from the farm.
The Stephan family has since owned the farm. The Cape Town Mayor (1931-1933), Harry Stephan, resided in the original manor house of Hathersage.
Location and Views
The natural beauty of the farm which lies along the foothills of the Schapenberg in the Helderberg valley is mesmerizing. Apart from the beauty of the age-old trees, vineyards, mountain ranges of Helderberg and the Hottentots Hollands mountains, the farm borders onto the unspoiled Lourens River with 2 water furrows crossing the farm. There are even glimpses of Table Mountain depending on where you are standing on the farm.
Farm’s Possibilities
The possibilities this farm offers are endless due to its unique location, abundance of water and fertile soil. This expansive 19.9592-hectare freehold property presents a unique opportunity for someone looking for an exceptional lifestyle farm, agricultural enthusiasts and astute tourism investors alike.
Currently a productive farm, the land is established with approximately 5 hectares of trellised vines under drip irrigation, featuring a variety of premium cultivars including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Chardonnay. The remaining 6 hectares of fallow land under cultivation is equipped with pivot sprinklers, offering versatility for diverse agricultural pursuits, including vegetable farming.
The farm offers the perfect location for a guest facility. There is still the footprint of 8-10 workers’ houses that can also be utilized as guest cottages. There is currently only a manager’s house and the original lovely old cellar which is currently used as an office. A main house still needs to be built allowing the new owner a blank page to work with.
Water
The farm has 90 000 cu meters of registered water rights which can be drawn from the perennial Lourens River. The bill gets paid twice a year at R2 999.78
Apart from the river and 2 dams, there are 2 water furrows crossing the farm in constant flow.
Zoning – Servitudes - Rates
The property is zoned for agricultural purposes and does not allow for residential development of the land.
The property is subject to sewer and pipeline servitudes, detailed in the Chief Surveyor General Diagrams available for viewing.
The estimated annual rates for the 2025/2026 financial year are R36 375, with a projected monthly rate of R2 833 following an anticipated 8% increase in July 2025.
Key Features:
Please Note: Moveable equipment is not included in the sale but may be negotiated separately. This is a Vatable transaction.
Don't miss the chance to explore the possibilities this unique property holds.
Contact me for further information and to arrange a viewing.
Listed for sale at R32,500,000
Stellenbosch is a premier agricultural hub characterized by Mediterranean climate conditions, fertile alluvial soils, and world-class infrastructure, making it highly desirable for viticulture, boutique fruit production, and high-value agricultural investment.
