Farm for Sale in Harkerville Ah

Sole Mandate

Whether you are looking for a lifestyle property or an investment for commercial reasons, this property affords multiple opportunities, including a restaurant, with a wine tasting & wine sales bar, also used for upmarket and private functions, picnics and weddings. Either way, this extraordinary setting, top performing collection of wines and delicious menu is definitely a property option one should consider.

The private and secluded home is set at the bottom of the property and overlooks the magnificent dams all set in the vineyards.

At the top of the farm the restaurant, wine tasting and pizza facility make up the commercial section. This stunning farm boasts a setting on the boundary of the renown tourist attraction, the "Knysna Elephant Park Sanctuary, and has played host to many memorable occasions.

Set on just over 6.27 hectares of prime real estate between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, with 3 hectares of vineyards. The land is arable with a gentle slope and plenty of water. Made up of 1.5ha Sauvignon Blanc and 1.5ha more recently planted with a split between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir). Take it on yourself with a handover period or have a well-known local wine-maker manage the vineyard for you while you concentrate on other aspects.

Private Homestead

There is a private entrance and driveway leading to the idyllic home - all separate from the commercial wine-tasting and restaurant facility.

Beyond the manicured garden and rolling lawn the house overlooks a large dam, with abundant birdlife, a section of the vineyard and the elephant park on the neighbouring property.

The charming 3-bedroom family home is approximately 420sqm and comprises of a contemporary open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area which flows out to a large undercover patio. A wonderful entertaining space. There is study, two bathrooms plus a guest loo. In addition there is a 1 bedroom flatlet with bathroom and separate entrance.

Restaurant and Commercial area

In terms of the commercial section, in addition to the 300sqm contemporary 80 seater restaurant with shop and Deli, there is also a separate pizza area (30sqm pizza deck) overlooking a small dam. The restaurant, pizza area and winery are a favorite with both local and foreigners alike.

There are spaces for farm managers, chefs etc to live on-site which could be re-purposed.

Additional farm buildings / storerooms and workshop:

Approx. 17x10m timber block split into 3 spaces; originally designated as staff flatlets with showers /storerooms

Timber farm studio cottage / 1 bedroom – currently being restored

Workshop & garages/open storage shed

Approx. 6x12m timber vineyard-store (72sqm) with corrugated cladding

Water

2 main dams on the property

Borehole with 2 pumps

Rain water catchment / storage

Electricity

3 phase electricity

Solar: 30x 30 x 550w (16500kw) solar panels connected to two 8800kw Sunsynk hybrid inverters with 3 x 8800kw BSL stubby lithium ion phosphate batteries.

Other

State of the art camera security system, with 5 static cameras and 2 PTZ long range cameras .

The price excludes VAT and there is an option to purchase the shares of the company owning the property and business as a going concern with all restaurant and farm related equipment included.

Viewings by appointment only