A Rare Open Canvas : 122Ha. Mountain Farm in the Franschhoek Valley
ZAR 55,000,000
Description
In a valley where large landholdings seldom come to market, Goede Rust presents a rare and compelling proposition:
121.9 hectares of open mountain farmland just 3 km from the heart of Franschhoek — South Africa’s Culinary Capital and one of its most recognised international tourism destinations.
For the discerning international investor, this is not merely a farm.
It is a clean agricultural canvas of scale, positioned in a globally admired wine and hospitality corridor.
SCALE , OPENNESS & VISION :
Of the total extent , 62 hectares are suitable for agricultural development , offering exceptional flexibility for :
- Boutique vineyard establishment
- Equestrian facilities
- Regenerative mixed farming biospheres
- Hospitality integration around a working estate
The openness of the landscape — unencumbered, expansive and contoured — allows a visionary owner to design a cohesive agricultural and hospitality masterplan from first principles.
Large, development-ready farms of this size within the Franschhoek Valley are increasingly rare.
TERROIR for the Authentic Vigneron
The estate’s prized South-Western aspect provides balanced sun exposure and cooling afternoon conditions — highly sought after for premium viticulture.
The soils reflect true mountain provenance :
Stony “koffieklip” formations across the upper slopes, contributing structure and minerality for Rhone varietals
Colluvial mid-slope gravel soils, well-drained and expressive for Chardonnay and lower , valley basin alluvial soils ideal for Semillion
Varied elevations creating natural Cultivar differentiation which will enduce complexity to the wine produced.
This diversity lends itself to a Vigneron focused on authentic , vineyard-specific artisanal wines — wines shaped by site, slope and soil rather than volume.
With 62 hectares available, vineyard blocks may be integrated within broader Regenerative systems — livestock corridors , pasture rotation, and Biodiversity buffers — creating a balanced Agricultural Ecosystem rather than a monoculture estate.
RUSTIC HERITAGE & HOSPITALITY POTENTIAL :
At its heart stands a manor house dating back to 1819, carrying the quiet dignity of the valley’s French Huguenot heritage.
The outer buildings are earthy and authentic offering a rare opportunity to renovate with sensitivity rather than reinvention.
Additional structures, including a historic farm shed with old concrete fermentation tanks provide scope for:
- A boutique wine cellar
- Tasting facility
- Farm-to-table restaurant
- Event venue
Two cottages offer immediate guest accommodation or hospitality income potential.
The tone of the estate is honest and grounded — stone, soil and mountain — aligning naturally with a contemporary luxury market that increasingly values authenticity over excess.
STRATEGIC LOCATION :
Franschhoek is internationally recognised for :
-Award-winning restaurants
- Established wine estates
- Boutique hospitality
- Strong tourism infrastructure
The estate is approximately one hour from Cape Town International Airport, making it accessible for global ownership while maintaining privacy.
This offering appeals to :
International wine investors seeking terroir-driven authenticity
Lifestyle buyers wishing to establish a boutique estate with hospitality synergy
Agricultural investors interested in regenerative mixed farming models
Long-term landholders securing scarce mountain acreage in a Blue-chip valley
True to its name — Goede Rust (“Good Rest”) — this is land that invites thoughtful stewardship.
A rare mountain canvas.
Substantial in scale.
Grounded in heritage.
Ready for vision.
Engel & Völkers Stellenbosch
Your advisor: Renier Theron
Property ID: ENV207480