The Ultimate Midlands Estate | 460 Hectares of Farming, Fishing & Hospitality

Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, just 25 minutes from Nottingham Road, this extraordinary 460-hectare estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of South Africa’s most diverse and income-generating properties. The estate seamlessly combines commercial agriculture, luxury hospitality, world-class trout fishing, and significant future development potential.

Set against a backdrop of panoramic Drakensberg views, rolling countryside, pristine natural veld, and approximately 8 kilometres of Mooi River frontage, the property offers an unrivalled blend of productivity, natural beauty, and lifestyle appeal. Three trout-stocked dams, abundant water resources, and established irrigation infrastructure support both agricultural operations and a thriving tourism business that has attracted international attention through television and magazine features.

Established Hospitality & Tourism Offering (Sleeps up to 62 guests):

The estate operates as a successful hospitality destination, featuring fully furnished and equipped accommodation, a wedding and events venue, restaurant, conference facilities, and a range of leisure activities including fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, birdwatching, and nature-based tourism.

Accommodation includes:

• Old Homestead Lodge (5-bed, ~350 m2)
• Quiet Waters Lodge (5-bed + cottage, ~350 m2)
• Rainbow Lodge (4-bed, ~250 m2)
• Mooi Lodge (3-bed)
• Malachite Cottage (2-bed)
• Tin Roof Cottage
• The Stables Cottages (comprising 3 x 2-bed and 5 x 1-bed units)
• Manager’s residence (3 bed) and staff accommodation

The property's reputation as a premier trout-fishing destination, combined with its scenic setting and event facilities, provides multiple established income streams with substantial scope for expansion.

Extensive Infrastructure:

Infrastructure across the estate is comprehensive and designed to support both farming and hospitality operations, including:

• Wedding venue for up to 300 guests
• Restaurant, conference facilities, and hospitality infrastructure
• Stables and equestrian facilities with capacity for large-scale horse operations
• 50 stables, stallion boxes, tack and feed rooms, lunging areas, and treed avenues
• Barns, workshops, sawmill shed, offices, hay sheds, and storage facilities
• Purpose-built, 4-compartment feeding facility capable of finishing for 100 cattle per month to slaughter weight.
• Staff housing and operational buildings
• Concrete and paved road networks throughout the property
• Wi-Fi and radio communication systems
• Secure access and well-maintained internal infrastructure
• Water, Recreation & Development Potential
• Water board allocation of 70 ha
• 60 ha irrigated pasture (new Big Gun and dragline systems), 50 ha dryland pasture, 40 ha arable maize land, 80 ha Eragrostis hayland, and 121 ha sweet/sourveld natural grazing.

Water is one of the estate’s defining assets. In addition to the Mooi River frontage, the property benefits from multiple dams, irrigation rights, and natural spring water that has been tested and deemed suitable for consumption.

A Truly Rare Midlands Opportunity:

Combining scale, water security, established income streams, exceptional scenery, and future development potential, this remarkable Midlands estate represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Whether your vision is agricultural expansion, hospitality growth, eco-tourism development, or the creation of a landmark lifestyle destination, this property provides the foundation to realise it.

Viewings are strictly by appointment and available only to financially qualified purchasers. Proof of funds or approved finance will be required prior to viewing.

Notes:

Invermooi is available as a standalone property or, for those seeking a truly substantial holding, can be acquired together with the adjoining 440-hectare Glen Fern Farm to create an impressive 902-hectare consolidated legacy estate.

A selection of farm vehicles, tractors, implements and livestock, including the established Angus Stud, is also available by separate negotiation.

*Price excludes livestock and equipment

Property Information

• Erf size – 460 ha
• Type of property – Farm
• Lifestyle – Country Living
• Commission – 3.5% + VAT
• Price – R54 900 000
• ERF – Portion 1 of the farm Lot R3 No. 8924 & portions 10, 11, 12 and 14 of the farm Collegiate No. 3276

External Features

Garden: Yes

Pet friendly: yes

8 houses

7 flatlets

Restaurant

Wedding venue

Building

Roof: Thatched & Galvanised steel

Wall: Brick & Plaster

Floors:

Other features

Totally Fenced

Pool