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Escape to tranquil Devon Valley living amid botanical gardens and three dams, with valley views, a modern kitchen and five en-suite bedrooms — minutes from Stellenbosch.
Exclusive Sole Mandate.
This magnificent 3.1-hectare smallholding in Devon Valley is a truly rare find that takes one’s breath away! A true haven.
The entire property is a lush botanical garden, covered with rare and amazing plants. The 3 beautiful dams complete the tranquil setting and add a wonderful variety of birdlife.
Thoughtful Accommodation:
The beautiful, spacious main house nestled in nature, offers amazing views over the valley. Everything about this house has been tastefully done with meticulous care and planning. All the rooms in the house are spacious and warmly decorated. It boasts five exquisitely decorated opulent en-suite bedrooms which redefines comfort, each with its own veranda or patio and air-conditioning. It has a wonderful modern kitchen with a view, and a separate scullery and pantry, a family room, lounge, and dining room.
The exquisite wooden floors, a special feature of the main house, have been recreated using 200-year-old Oregon floorboards. These were specially sourced from old Cape Dutch houses and recut into customized wooden tiles.
There is also a separate one-bedroom cottage with an open-plan kitchen and lounge.
Very recently, two beautiful, modern, and upmarket income-generating cottages have been added to the property. One has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the other has one bedroom and one bathroom. Both are open plan regarding the kitchen and living areas. The views from the cottages are spectacular.
The main house is currently operating as a successful 5-star guesthouse. Please engage with the fully immersive 3D Matterport virtual tour of the main house, on our website.
Improvements:
There are three fully functional greenhouses, which are connected to an automated irrigation system.
A very neat wooden cabin, which consists of a kitchen, shower, and sleeping facilities, offers the workers who maintain the property a comfortable place to relax during the day.
There is also an additional separate building that is currently utilized as a creative workroom, which could be further developed.
The biggest greenhouse that can be converted into a wedding venue, eatery, or any hospitality or tourism endeavour.
The property is entirely fenced with electrical fencing and has no permanent workers living on the property.
Water & Electricity:
Depending on the weather, the property can operate off the grid due to its new solar installation.
Solar Panels: 32 700kW Total Solar Power (60 x 545 Watt panels)
56 515 kWh per year (12 year panel warranty / 25 year panel performance warranty)
Inverter:
2 x Sigenergy Hybrid 25.OTP (50kW Total Inverter Rating)
Sigen Battery: 10 year guarantee
64.48 kWh of battery storage
8 x SigenStor BAT 8.0 (three phase system)
Apart from the very strong borehole, the property has an abundance of water. The entire property is under an automated water system with a supporting system that feeds all excess water and greywater back into the dams. The water plants and marshes create a natural filtration system for the water.
The borehole delivers 45000 litres per hour. There are 3 dams at the property of which the largest dam has a water source below it, which constantly feeds the dam. The 2 additional dams capture the overflow of the water. Nobody else has water rights pertaining to the dams at the property.
Location:
Due to its wonderful location, this property offers loads of tourist and business potential for a guesthouse, spa, or restaurant, or one could simply just enjoy the beautiful, tranquil lifestyle it offers.
The Valley boasts an exceptional mix of wineries and a plethora of eateries. Inviting you to explore the surrounding picturesque boutique vineyards and renowned wine estates. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find solace here. Devon Valley is situated on the edge of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy, which is a haven for mountain biking enthusiasts.
The valley boasts an exceptional mix of wineries and eateries, inviting you to explore its picturesque vineyards and farms. The area is also home to renowned wine estates.
The smallholding is:
To truly appreciate this exceptional property and its endless possibilities, contact me for an exclusive viewing.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in Devon Valley.
Listed for sale at R22,700,000
Stellenbosch Farms offers fertile land, a Mediterranean climate ideal for viticulture and fruit farming, proximity to markets, and established agricultural infrastructure, making it an attractive area for diverse agricultural pursuits.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.
