EXCLUSIVE HISTORIC FARM FOR SALE. RIVERSDALE

HISTORIC FARM FOR SALE. RIVERSDALE

This is a rare opportunity to acquire the historic Zeekoegat Farm, a 122-hectare estate located just 5 km outside Riversdale. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, the property offers a unique combination of historic architecture, secure water rights, and a well-established hospitality income stream.
Originally established in the late 1700s, with the main homestead dating back to circa 1820, this property is deeply rooted in the history of the region and presents exceptional potential for tourism, lifestyle farming, or further development.
Property Overview
• Total size: 122 hectares
• 5–6 title deeds (including monument erf pending registration)
• Strong future development flexibility
• Fully cleared of alien vegetation with ± R2 million invested in rehabilitation
Income & Business Potential
The farm operates as a proven income generating hospitality business:
• Annual gross rental income: ± R850,000 – R900,000
• Mix of short-term and long-term accommodation
• Manageable operating costs (rates, electricity, staff)
This creates a solid base for expansion into a boutique lodge, wedding venue, or eco-tourism destination.

Main Buildings & Accommodation
Main House (circa 1820)
• ± 289 m² (17m x 17m)
• Fully restored
• Primary residence

Long Mountain Lodge (2010)
• ± 350 m²
• Architect-designed
• Includes solar system.

Main homestead. Historic Monument (1795)
• ± 240 m² total
• Double storey, fully restored
• Significant heritage feature

Historic Barn Complex
• ± 225–260 m² (double-storey)
• ±85% restored
• Used as:
o Accommodation
o Function venue
o Offices
• Includes veranda (2.5m)
• Ablution block: ± 55 m² (60% complete)

Additional Accommodation Units
• Goat House (Airbnb): ± 60 m², fully renovated
• 2 x 3-bedroom cottages: ± 72–96 m² each, fully renovated
• 2 x 1-bedroom thatched cottages: ± 44 m² each (one fully, one partially renovated)
Entertainment Area
• Summer house / braai area:
o 32 m² covered + 32 m² open
o Built for guest entertainment

Outbuildings & Infrastructure
• Yellow House: ± 77 m² (requires full renovation)
• Bluegum Shed: ± 140 m² (restoration needed)
• Old Shed (near monument): ± 144 m²
• Steel shed (10m x 12m) – rebuild required
• Large Barn (2009):
o 17m x 13m + loft (5m x 13m)
• Horse shelter: ± 60 m²
• Chicken houses (2 units)
• 2 x rondavels (storage)

Water Infrastructure (Key Strength)
A major asset of this farm is its extensive gravity-fed irrigation system:
• 140,000 m³ water allocation per annum
• Source: Korentepoort / Korente River irrigation scheme
• Based on ± 20 hectares irrigation rights
• ± 30m gravity head pressure (no pumping required)
System includes:
• Underground reticulation network
• Lei-water furrow system (managed daily)
• Pressure irrigation to pastures and orchards
• 5 earth dams with sluice systems
• No boreholes required
Supporting infrastructure:
• 7 x 10,000L tanks + 4 x 5,000L tanks
• Water purification system (pumps & filters)
• 2 cement reservoirs

Energy & Services
• Eskom electricity supply
• Solar system at Long Mountain Lodge (± R250,000 installation)

• Property divided into 7 camps

Financial & Operational Overview
Annual Expenses (approximate):
• Rates: ± R6,500
• Electricity: ± R66,000
• Water: ± R55,000
• Staff: ± R24,000/month

Equipment
• Movables excluded
• MF 290 tractor + trailer negotiable
• Additional equipment available by negotiation

Investment Highlights
• Established income-producing asset
• Exceptional heritage value (1795 & 1820 structures)
• Strong water security (gravity-fed system)
• Multiple title deeds for development flexibility
• Significant upside through further renovations and expansion
Positioning
This property is ideally suited for:
• Boutique lodge or guest farm
• Wedding and function venue
• Eco-tourism or heritage destination
• Lifestyle farming with income stream