CAVENDISH FARM STELLENBOSCH

This extraordinary lifestyle wine estate is discreetly situated at the top of a picturesque valley, recognized for its heritage significance due to its rich cultural and historical agricultural background.

Foothills of Simonsberg naming right – think wine and food labels

Located along the foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain, the estate boasts outstanding terroir characteristics, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking panoramic views of both the mountains and the ocean.

Farming: current and prospective crops

The estate features 18 hectares of meticulously maintained vineyards, producing noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Shiraz, and Petit Verdot, all in their prime production phase. Also planted are various indigenous varieties of hardwood trees such as yellowwood, oaks, pinoaks, genuine English oaks, cork trees, ironwood (black and white), and milkwood, among others.

Organic farming, speciality crops such as herbs and exotic fruits yield highers prices as they are sold at premium prices.

A precious resource in abundance

Water resources include natural springs, mountain streams, boreholes, and a dam, along with a substantial allocation from the local irrigation scheme at Theewaterskloof Dam.

Agri-tourism

An additional 12 hectares of fallow land offer potential for crop expansion and an excellent agri-tourism opportunity with glamping tents spiraling at the pinnacle of this valley, that capture the full range of views all around that delivers a breathtaking starry night sky experience. The elevated positioning, otherwise undeveloped, provide the perfects setting to create this unique ‘farmstay’ type getaway. 

Several existing and pre-approved dwellings and cottages on the property could be converted to complete this hospitality segment.

With the ample accommodation on offer, the site is perfect for special events, such as wedding ceremonies and celebrations, festivals, outdoor movie screenings and shows, whether private or corporate, as the valley-esque setting allows for a diverse variety of adventorous events to occur all at once.

The estate could benefit from its proximity to a renowned health spa.

A chapel for worship and variouis ceremonies is possible to be erected at the now demolished original main manor site. Perfect for complementing the events segment, catering to local communities’ requirements for these types of celebrations.

Wine tasting and community market 

There is significant potential to develop an exclusive boutique wine cellar with wine tasting and farm shop stocked with farm produced wine, beauty care, tinctures, essential oils, jams, sauces, dried fruits, baked goods.

Another popular undertaking is to set up a farmers market, where artisanal producers of food, clothing, plants and homeware set up stalls, along with fresh produce and sit down meals to be enjoyed at the site. The warehouses and dam can be set up as the perfect venue for this popular market, visited by locals and out of town visitors.

Serene and secure

High-level security measures around the property perimeter, combined with a serene setting and complete privacy, enhance the appeal of this lifestyle estate.