opportunity #1

Are you looking for an unique permaculture, homesteading, community opportunity, 1.5 hours from Cape Town?

A lifestyle possibility like no other…

Touching on all the aspects for a wholesome, fulfilling, quiet, active and conscious life, the “last-of-its-kind” piece of property on the banks of the Theewaterskloof Dam, in the heart of the Overberg in the Western Cape, is now open for interested parties to consider, and probably best suited to those who have vision, are forward thinking and are looking for an off-grid (eskom available if required), self/semi-self sustaining lifestyle.

North facing, 4.3 Ha with 90m water frontage/ direct dam access. This is the only opportunity of this nature available on the Theewaterskloof Dam, and it is extremely unlikely that any portions like this will present themselves in this area due to strict zoning regulations.

Nothing is cast in stone, and for the right, like-minded partners, many opportunities and possibilities exist for the land to be utilized to its fullest potential. The info here is pliable, as are the opportunities for the right person/ people. If you are not liquid, or cannot sustain yourself comfortably, or do not have adequate access to funding then please do not enquire.

For the last 7 years I have been providing accommodation to international and local travelers in Villiersdorp for short/ long-term guests and am active in tourism association, and have been involved in construction, residential and commercial property and a multitude of businesses for over 30 years.

I have put this page up to begin conversations and to gauge interest so, although at an advanced stage of conceptualization, the finer details I would like to consider through interaction based on either an individual outright purchase, a partnership, or multiple lessees. Should you have a group of families you are considering finding a portion of land for – this may be suitable too.
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The Property:
  • 4.3 Ha with 2 Ha water rights (app 13m l/month) with 3 dams and 1 borehole (10 000 l/hr).
  • 25Kva Eskom transformer (3 phase).
  • 500m2 currently under cultivation (organic, green permaculture vegetables).
  • New irrigation infrastructure ongoing.
  • Fully fenced (4 access control points tbc).
  • New pre-school 500m away on the farm next door (direct access/ walking distance) – Lighthouse Academy.
  • 4kms from Villiersdorp, 35kms from Franschhoek, 35kms from Greyton, 50kms to Caledon, 50kms to Worcester etc.
  • 5kms from the Theewaters Sports Club (directly across the water and 1km as the crow flies)
  • 1km from the Theewaterskloof Golf Club
 
Considerations/ opportunities:
 
  • Convert the current stable into a large, secure family home or guest rental – long-term lease possible with conversion funded by me, alternatively fund the conversion yourself to offset a lease value.
  • Am willing to provide 5 to 10 year leases for compact cottages or tiny homes, community living.
  • Possible to extend the homestead easily and add very cost-effective value, and also very easily extend the current patio facing bedrooms into two self-catering units/ separate entrance Airbnb accommodation. 
  • Full 2m electric fence around the above homestead portion, and security cameras to be installed site-wide.
  • Huge landscaped gardens and forested areas with 3 dams.
  • Multiple positions for installation of AirBnB cabins / glamping / camping/ development of community living.
  • Investment into the above for long term income streams, amongst other opportunities for income such as market garden, processing of produce.
  • Commercial component of dual conference/ healing/ activity center/ farming support.
  • Lifestyle activity opportunities (supping/ kayaking/ foiling/ mountain biking routes etc) – will build a communal aquatic center with storage, next to the dam.
  • Will establish a community living clusters where portions of land are rented and mobile (or tiny home/ cabin) accommodation placed, for groups or families if so desired.
  • Services will be installed, landscaping and roads, communal structures will be built to compliment and support the above.
 
Income from investment opportunity:
 
  • Options to invest by allocating R1m (per cabin and footprint establishment) to the placement of a high-end, furnished and managed 2 bed cabin that will provide for returns exceeding that of a standard fund or investments – even at a low occupancy rate, and have the use of the cabin (T&C’s apply). Expected returns from 20 to 30+ %.
  • Purchase the land / homestead outright for R 8m (ex-Vat) inclusive of an off grid, double storey 3 bed, 2 bath homestead (more images on request) and large stable – 3 phase lithium solar system and full security – VAT registered – property held in a company.
 
Requirements:
 
  • Liquidity / capital availability to be presented prior to consideration (from R1m to R8m funding options), or monthly lease options (far more cost effective).
  • Interest in permaculture / property management/ business ownership experience preferable if the option to invest and live on the estate taken up (possible involvement in the operation tbd).
  • Strict lifestyle requirements for a live-on estate partner/ investor (Stable Conversion Opportunity).
 
Environs:
 
  • 1.5 hours from Cape Town.
  • Golf course 1km away – Theewaterskloof Golf Club.
  • Sailing and water sports club – Theewater Sports Club
  • Wine tasting and restaurants.
  • Situated in the center of the Overberg, with Elgin, Franschhoek, Greyton, Caledon, Hermanus and more app 30 to 45 mins away.
  • A dire need for accommodation in the valley.
  • A steady growth in tourism provides for above average occupancy rates.
 
For more information contact Jon-Jon Keegan on this number or this email address.
 
 

opportunity #2

Two, 1 bed cottages available for long-term rental, 6kms away from Shamarah Farm. These can be viewed here: https://www.derustcottage.com, (Fig and Willow cottages) and have a 1000m2 portion of land in front of the cottages for growing produce. Enquire on the options above if this interests you, and rates range from R6500 to R12 500/month (from vacant to fully serviced/ furnished).

Cottage leases are available to end-April 2027, include wi-fi, security, water, garden service and can be vacant, semi-furnished, fully furnished, un-serviced, semi-serviced, fully serviced. Access to the laundry equipped with speed queen washer and drier etc.

*** Shed for Rent***

450 square meter shed with over 2000 square meters of yard and slab space for rent on the R45, Villiersdorp, with amazing visibility and location for access to the whole of the Overberg region. 

Can lease half the shed, or the whole shed @R35/m2 + Vat. WiFi and water (fair use policy) included