• Size:
    37.07 acres / 15 hectares
  • Usage:
    C1
  • Sale Type:
    For Sale
  • Rental Income:
    N/A
  • Property Type:
    Hotels
    Other
  • Auction:
    No
  • Development Opportunity:
    No
  • Investment Opportunity:
    No
  • Tenanted:
    N/A
  • Energy Rating:
    N/A

This hotel is set on a country estate close to the village of Bathurst in South Africa's premier pineapple farming region.. This estate is one of the original farms of the area, and it incorporates the original Victorian homestead which dates back to 1830.

This is an area steeped in history, and this hotel is close to the settler towns of Bathurst and Grahamstown, as well as the popular coastal town of Port Alfred.

Zoning:
This property comprises two title deeds, respectively with Resort 1 and Institutional zoning. It lends itself to development opportunities in a number of different sectors such as tourism, health and beauthy, residential or retirement.

Buildings:
" Victorian homestead:
This is the original farm homestead, which was constructed in 1830 from local stone. It has now been converted into 10 en suite bedrooms, but it still maintains the charm of a bygone era.
" The Annex:
This is situated on the bottom portion of the property, and consists of 6 en suite bedrooms- 4 are family rooms, and 2 are double rooms.
" Reception area:
The 76.5 sqm reception area has been built with a combination of stone and brick to fit in with the rest of the complex. It consists of a reception/entrance area, 2 offices, a toilet and storeroom.
" Restaurant 1:
This is housed in the original packing shed of the estate. It is a magnificent 126sqm building, made of beautiful hewn rock slabs and limestone. The restaurant includes a loft section, and it was voted South Africa's no. 1 country pub by Getaway magazine. It has been tastefully decorated to bring out the Eastern Cape African feel. It has a charming atmosphere, and is warmed by a roaring fire in winter.
" Restaurant 2:
This large 126 sqm restaurant is new, and seats 100 people. It opens out onto a patio and outside terrace, and is used for a variety of functions.
" Bar and courtyard:
This has been built from rock, wooden pillars and thatch. It is perfect for summer functions, such as weddings.
" Kitchen:
64 sqm well-equipped kitchen which can handle functions for up to 200 people. It has a large pantry and a 32 sqm walk-in cold room.
" Manager's Cottage:
- lounge
- open plan kitchen
- main bedroom with built-in cupboards
- 2nd bedroom
- full bathroom
- lounge opens up onto wooden balcony overlooking pineapple fields
" Mini farm complex:
This is presently used for the stabling of horses and for equestrian events. It was originally a touch farm for day visitors, and this could be re-opened.
" Swimming pool area:
This is nestled between the conference centre, reception and homestead, and is surrounded by well established milkwood trees and a lush garden. The pool is fully enclosed and private.
" Children's playground:
This is situated close to the restaurant, and entertains children while parents enjoy refreshments or a meal.
" Gardens:
The whole property has beautiful established gardens, which include Norfolk pines, wild fig, milkwood and Cape coral trees. These garden are ideal for tranquil walks.
Future developments:
There are 3 undeveloped areas on the estate which could be used for future expansion.
On the furthest corner of the property is a cottage which consists of 4 sections- this would be ideal for a backpackers accommodation.

Tourist attractions:
This estate is surrounded by an experimental pineapple farm, which has various facilities used by the hotel.
This includes the worlds largest pineapple, which can accommodate 50 people at a time, and which is used for educational purposes. From the top look-out point there is a 360 degree view of the surrounding farms and countryside.
There is also a newly built 406 sqm conference centre on this farm.
There are tractor tours of this farm and a small village informs visitors about local Xhosa traditions and lifestyle
Leisure and sporting activities in the area include golf, tennis, squash, rugby, cricket, canoeing, salt and fresh water fishing and horse riding. There are also adventure sports such as quad bike riding, hiking, 4x4 trails, skydiving, microlighting and rock climbing.

Historical attractions include an agricultural museum, a toposcope and a watermill.
There are numerous game farms in the area, and the Sunshine Coast is a mere 10 minute away.

This property is ideally positioned in an area that is experiencing rapid property development, and that already attracts a large number of tourists. There is also opportunities to use some of the undeveloped land on the estate for developments such as an upmarket town house development, wellness centre or retirement village.

This is therefore an extremely exciting investment opportunity.