R2,695,000 | 6.80Ha Farm For Sale in Witfontein

Imagine transforming a picturesque 7-hectare property into a thriving wedding venue, guesthouse, or Airbnb. This unique location not only boasts beautiful surroundings but also a sense of community with like-minded small farms nearby.

The Estate is located approximately 10 km outside of Randfontein. The estate has been owned by the current owner for the last 17 years and is reluctantly being sold due to a bereavement in the family, therefore management circumstances have been difficult.
Rentals are professionally managed by a third party organisation. However, the new owner can take on this role if required.

The venue:
It consists of many buildings which are use currently used as accommodation; consisting of two, three and four bedroom houses, simplexes and thatched cottages, games room, maintenance and repair stores (Fully equipped), offices, guest room, toilet blocks, covered parking, thatched lapa, bird averies with parrot and doves, duck pond with over 10 breeding ducks and paved standing for up to 10 cars. It's grounds consists of 21 acres of prime land with lawns, pool, jacuzzi (Not operational) 60+ mature fruit trees, farmer's cottage (Can be converted into stables), Kids jungle gym, woods, walking and playing area and CCTV/EPR controlled zones. The Estate overlooks the beautiful valley of Hillside and within a short walk is a free fishing lake. Water is provided by a deep clean and plentiful well, and electricity is provided by Eskom via a private owned transformer offering single and three-phase power supply. To supplement power, there are two petrol generators available as part of the inventory.

Rents:
At this moment in time, all accommodation is occupied, except the owner's fully furnished three bedroom simplex cottage (All furniture, equipment, artwork, machinery and security devices will remain as part of the venue's sale. Including this will be all the sports and leisure equipment, gardening equipment, maintenance equipment and other outdoor and indoor furniture used throughout the venue).
A list of equipment is available on request.
The current income is in excess of R25,500 a month, however, another R7,000+ can be added if the current owner's simplex is rented out fully or partially furnished.

Additional Income:
All houses, cottages and simplexes have prepaid electricity meters. The total is 6 meters. The owner receives an income from these meters.
Evidence can be supplied of this additional income.
*Note: There is a detached cottage on the grounds that can be converted to more rentable accommodation if necessary, at little costs. Without too much alterations, it can be a shop, stables, store, chicken/rabbit breeding house or for seedling/plant growing.
Buildings, Amenities and Facilities:
In addition to the above accommodation, the following exists at the Estate:
1. Games Room: Equipped with pool table, dart board, bar, settees and chairs, artwork, rugs, weights and pool equipment. There is also a pull-down large screen for videos or lectures. (Note: This room is also ideal for sermons, lectures, wedding reception, entertain, training and much more).
2. Gardens and Swimming Pool: The thatched cottages and manor house is located around a beautiful lawn and has within a few meters the games room, duck pond, thatched lapa, a stunning large pepper-corn tree (Considered to be over 100 years old and makes a perfect back-drop for weddings and parties), flower gardens, office, library/prayer room and garage to accommodate up to 5 cars. (A car park area within the garden walls can accommodate up to 10 cars. However, outside the garden walls, but still in the perimeter fence, is a camping and parking area which can accommodate up to 100 cars)
The three simplexes are located around the large (5m x 8m) swimming pool. Also within this area is the large fruit tree mature orchard, beautiful planted silver birches, evergreen firs and natural local trees attracting wild-life, birds, grouse, trees and butterflies. This area has the most amazing views overlooking the Hillside valley, sun-sets and morning vistas.
3. Grounds and Fields: Approximately two-thirds of the Estate has been left as an environment haven for wildlife, fauna and flora. However, it is very reasonable to make use of these grounds and fields for commercial gain.
The estate is fully fenced and at one time bred ostriches and blesbok. There is a well established but unoccupied farmer's cottage at one end the estate that could be converted into more accommodation, a vehicle workshop, stores or even a stables for a riding school. (Horses often use the hard-gravel road leading to the Estate as a bridle path). Eskom electricity is provided via an industrial distribution board located at the main lockable sliding entrance steel gates and from there cables can be routed throughout the fields and grounds. (There are two entrance gates to the Estate)
Water is provided to all houses, cottages and simplexes via pressure and demand pumps and large storage tanks. As the main Water Well is located on an elevated part of the Estate, gravity feed supplies of fresh water are possible to the grounds and fields to supply irrigation systems or water troughs for live-stock.
The Estate has the most amazing wide range of fauna and fora within its fields and grounds. But most striking is the view of the Hillside valley from the gardens and sun-stoups around the swimming pool. And, privacy has been considered as the living and leisure areas cannot be seen from the road.
Security:
The Estate has been designed with maximum security in mind, however, crime is very low as the main gravel road only serves the other homesteads and commercial establishments.
1. CCTV and Solar/Main Lights: There are two sets of CCTV cameras. Both sets are 4 camera continuous recording systems with viewing monitors equipped with night vision facilities. Solar and main lights are located around the Estate for maximum trigger lighting and area lighting.
2. EPR Fast Response Guarding: The largest and the best detection and response services in the area is EPR. They are an Armed Response unit and can respond within minutes of a call.
3. Fences and Perimeter Walls: The Estate has one continuous protection wired fence around it borders, however, to supplement this, the accommodation, car parking and leisure areas have more wire fences and walls. However, the current owner has intruder detection dogs who serve as early warning and deterrent animals.
4. Community Neighbour Watch: The Estate is one of many venues, commercial enterprises, fruit and stock farms that make up the beautiful lands of Witfontein. The new owners of the Estate will automatically be part of the Community Neighbour Watch Team. Incidentally, the closest neighbour to Virginia Waters Venue Estate is within shouting distance. A WhatsApp system is used for constant communication between landowners in the area.
5. Neighbours Helping Hands: We work on the need to get along with our small but efficient community. Therefore everyone who owns property at Witfontein helps where necessary. That may mean giving rides to community members or helping to extinguish the very rare field fire that may occur.

The Fixed Assets:
1. Manor House (4 Bedroom House with High Quality Features)
This Manor House has the most amazing pepper-corn tree ever seen (Considered to be over 100 years old). The gardens and tree has been used as a back-drop for publicity photographs, wedding venues and parties. Within the grounds of the house is a large thatched lapa with a high quality bar and a braai area for venues or entertaining. Under the peppercorn tree is an ornate stone picnic table. The gardens are planted with roses, flowering shrubs and exotic palm trees.
The house has high quality fixtures and fitting with an open fire-place, built-in large oak bar, large tiled lounge with wood ceiling, large windows overlooking the well-set gardens, dining room, four ample bedrooms all with built-in cupboards, granite work-surfaces and storage spaces in the large kitchen with a centre work-surface/island and double sinks.
There are two bathrooms with showers. (The family bathroom has a separate shower) One bathroom is en-suite to the master bedroom.
Attached to the house is a secure and enclosed garage with parking for up to 6 cars and a Chubb gun-safe. Outside the house is an reception office and parking for up to 10 cars.
2. Simplex Cottage (No. 1)
This simplex cottage is located closest to the orchard and in-front of the swimming pool. Like all simplex cottages, this makes it ideal for access to the open gardens and facilities. As with all simplex cottages, each has covered parking within 5 meters of their front door.
On entering this simplex cottage, there is an open kitchen with a built-in serving bench and worktop. Ample storage can be found under the serving bench. The kitchen area is tiled, and like all simplex cottages, there is an electric stove. The kitchen has a single kitchen sink, and ample storage below this. There are two good size bedrooms, both have hanging and storage wardrobes. The windows of the bedrooms overlook the pool. The bathroom is half-tiled and has a bath, sink, toilet and mixer shower unit. The shower enclosure is a swing bath divider.
3. Simplex Cottage (No.2)
This simplex cottage is located with direct access onto the swimming pool and has a stoep and double patio doors as its entrance. Like all simplex cottages, this makes it ideal for access to the open gardens and facilities. As with all simplex cottages, each has covered parking within 5 meters of the front door.
On entering this simplex cottage, it opens up directly into the ample lounge. Therefore when seated in your lounge, you have an uninterrupted view of the swimming pool. From the lounge you enter two good size bedrooms and the fully enclosed kitchen. The kitchen has a work-surface, cupboards and cabinets. A window has been placed above the kitchen sink with views of the pool. The bathroom is half-tiled and has a bath, sink, toilet and mixer shower unit. The shower enclosure is a swing bath divider. Both bedrooms have double wardrobes.
4. Simplex Cottage (No. 3)
3 Bedroom Simplex Cottage (Fully Furnished to High Quality Standards With Immediate Occupy or to Rent)
the Estate's 3 bedroom simplex cottage by the pool comes ready to move in. (Fully equipped with luxurious and expensive fine furniture, expensive Persian rugs, oil paintings, entertainment equipment (TV and DSTV), bedroom furniture, electrical equipment, industrial safe, Samsung printer and two PC monitors, oriental collectables, designer prints, cupboards, kitchen units, dish and clothing washing machines, fridge and freezer, large chest freezer, 2 cookers (gas and electric), leather suite, large imported dining table and carved coffee tables, desks, extensive kitchen equipment, 3 bedroom suites (One being a double varnished Chinese suite and the other; carved imported super king-size bed, cupboard and mirrors set with beautiful bed sheets), vacuum, large clothing press, bar area, wine racks and much more). The value of these items are high and can be supplied with the estate or removed, however it is the current owner’s wishes to add it to the overall sale price for his convenience and piece-of-mind. However, this simplex cottage can be further rented fully equipped for between R7-8,000 per month.
As this simplex cottage is double the size to the other two simplex cottages, its usage by the new owner can be as was originally intended, being a restaurant and bar. However, it has two entrances; one being to the pool as a double patio door, the other to the car park and enclosed garden t secure dogs. It also comes with an outdoor steel table and six padded chairs overlooking the pool.
*Note (All items in this 3 bedroom simplex will be itemised)
5. Thatched Cottage(No.1) (2 Bedroom House Designed and Built to High Standard)
(And)
6. Thatched Cottage(No.2) (2 Bedroom House Designed and Built to High Standard)
These thatched cottages are almost identical having been built only 20 years ago by the previous owner for his sons and their family to occupy. The current owner had the thatched replaced only 5 years ago and is current in excellent condition and will last another 15-20 years.
When you enter either of the thatched cottages by their front split barn doors or the patio doors to the rear, you are open to the most amazing designed living conditions. The thatched cottages are large and airy, containing open kitchens, counters and cupboards. Both have electric cookers as part of the inventory. The thatch has not been blocked off to still give that original farm cottage feel. Both thatched cottages have loft type second bedrooms and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shower mixer, bath, toilet and wash basin.
Both thatched cottages have their own private gardens and immediate access to the fruit orchard, private drive, duck pond and open lawns. Both thatched cottages have half enclosed covered parking nearby.
Both cottages have open fire places for that authentic farm cottage comfort.
One thatched cottage contains an integrated CCTV system viewing the cottages, grounds and the Manor House.
7. Games Room (Versatile Open Room with Games, Training and Training Equipment and Seating/Leisure Furniture).
8. Shower/Toilet Facilities for Guests.
9. Day Room/Library for Studying, Resting and Prayers.
10. Detached Office/Reception Office for Venue Visitors/Tenants.
11. Estate Manager's House (Vacant and can be converted to more accommodation, pub, shop or stables.
12. Thatched Lapa (Bar, Braai and Recreational Building) with High Quality Bar Serving and Seating Area.
13. Secure and Safe Storage Building for Furniture and Fittings.
14. Fully Enclosed Duck Pond with Breeding Ducks (10 Mixed Breeds) and Feeders.
15. Seven Bird Averies with Parrot and Exotic Laughing Doves.
16. Thatched Children's Jungle Gym with Slide, Swing, Ladders and Slide Pole.
17. Entertainment Area with Stone Seating, Sunken Garden, 100 Year Old Pepper-Corn Tree and Rose Garden.
18. Dog Compound with Grape Vine Shaded Canopy.
19. Workshop with High Quality Garden and Maintenance Equipment: The Estate has over the years had to purchase quality equipment to ensure the maintenance, repairs of the buildings and gardens are in tip-top condition. Therefore, as part of the estate's sale, the following and more is included: New welding machine and safety equipment, bench mounted cross-saw, 2 weed-eaters (Petrol), lawn mover (4-stroke high quality), leaf-blower (electrical), tile cutter, electrical and battery drills, industrial air compressor (With spray gun and tyre pressure attachments), 7.5 kva generator, 0.95 kva generator, various garden and maintenance tools, electrical sander and angle grinder, industrial vacuum (W&D) and general work equipment.
*Note (All items in this workshop will be itemised)
Security: One simplex cottage holds the CCTV system to view 360 degrees around the grounds. In addition, it has two lockable steel swing gates for access to the parking area and this simplex cottage. It also has solar lights, and a porch light like the other simplex cottages. A thatched cottage has another CCTV system. EPR patrols the approach road to the Estate.

Join us in transforming this beautiful venue into a thriving hub of activity. Whether it's hosting unforgettable weddings, providing relaxing accommodations, or engaging in sustainable farming practices, the opportunities are remarkable.
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