Koelenhof AH, Stellenbosch

ZAR 35,000,000 (excl. VAT)

The property can be sold as a going concern, VAT registered and available to VAT registered buyers as a zero rated transaction. The sale includes farm equipment and a range of moveable assets. No transfer duty is payable, as the sale attracts VAT.

This estate offers a rare blend of a private residence, productive land, and hospitality potential. It includes a beautifully crafted Tuscan inspired home, small-batch winemaking, olive oil production, guest accommodations, and a prime setting for editorial and film shoots or intimate events.

Amongst the gentle folds of the Stellenbosch landscape, discover a refined offering of Italian craftsmanship. Set across four hectares, this extraordinary estate entwines Sangiovese vines and olive groves, each harvest born of patience, care and tradition. With eight bedrooms and a boutique winery, the property unfolds as a cultivated retreat with sweeping views of Table Mountain as you stare across the vineyards.

A Timeless Tuscan Retreat Lovingly conceived and built by its Italian owners, the villa speaks quietly of place and provenance. From the very ground beneath, father and son extracted and shaped each stone, raising enduring walls that carry their legacy. Terracotta clay tiles have been carefully selected and imported from Spain which crown the roof and lend natural insulation, while thick stone walls, domed ceilings and handmade balustrades create rooms of tactile warmth and calm.

Arrive through an arched doorway into a gracious entrance hall, where light pours through generous windows and a wrought-iron spiral staircase ascends to private suites. The language throughout is comfort married to restraint as the intention of the materials are honest and well chosen, details left to reveal their craft.

Generous living rooms flow to covered terraces, each a measured frame for the views of Table Mountain, Simonsig and the Devonvale fairways. A central fireplace ensures atmosphere and warmth in the winter months.

The kitchen, true to its Tuscan inspiration with dark wood cabinetry, a built-in pizza oven and a hand-painted mural backsplash sets a warm stage for everyday life and entertaining.

Accommodation comprises eight bedrooms arranged for privacy and ease. There are two ground-floor en suites with private patios, an expansive principal suite upstairs with an arched ceiling, double vanity and balcony, plus additional guest suites each with private terraces and outlooks.

An underground wine cellar provides an elegant, climate-stable environment for aging and tasting.

The estate’s boutique winery is fully equipped for fermentation, maturation and bottling, with facilities designed for both production and presentation. The vineyard, principally Sangiovese alongside Cabernet, yields approximately five tonnes per year, with bottling capacity to match small-scale, artisanal vintages. The olive groves produce carefully pressed oil and cured olives on a scheduled biennial cycle, adding a further layer of provenance to the farm’s output.

A two bedroom cottage and a self-contained flatlet offer flexible guest accommodation or rental income. The upstairs office in the winery could be converted to a further cottage.

Outdoors, a covered braai/BBQ area, landscaped gardens and an infinity pool form a gracious setting for relaxed gatherings.

Water needs are secure through a four million litre per year scheme, municipal connection, dam and ample storage.

Within easy reach of Cape Town International and the vibrant streets of Stellenbosch, the estate occupies a quietly prestigious pocket of the Winelands. Neighbouring celebrated estates, it offers straightforward access to fine dining, schools and renowned vineyards, while Devonvale’s fairways lie a brief walk from the front gate.

Contact Roland for further information and to set up a private viewing regarding this incredible opportunity.