Exceptional 18-Bedroom Luxury Lodge and Income-Generating Business

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to acquire an established, income-generating luxury lodge and fully operational hospitality business set on 11.4874 hectares. Conveniently located 10 km from NST with easy access from the N4 highway, this versatile property offers multiple income streams and is ideally suited for tourism, conferencing, corporate retreats, or exclusive private use. The transaction includes the VAT-registered company (Curlewood Trust) holding both the property and business operations, with the marketing price of R12,250,000 including VAT. The land features agricultural zoning with municipal consent for lodge use, registered water rights over 3.1 hectares, and two registered right-of-way servitudes.

The impressive 775 m² main lodge encompasses 18 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. Accommodation configurations within the lodge include seven standard bedrooms, an executive suite, two self-catering units, and a dedicated manager's flat. Guests can take advantage of the dining and bar area, an expansive entertainment deck, a swimming pool, and integrated conference facilities. The kitchen comes equipped with a gas stove, grill, double chip fryer, and cutlery.

Beyond the main lodge, the grounds offer three spacious flats with garages, five tented units (three featuring private ablutions), caravan sites, ablution blocks, and a standalone detached conference venue. Additional infrastructure comprises staff accommodation consisting of three rooms and two containers, an observation deck, storage sheds, a pump room, three covered carports, and a small macadamia orchard.

The property is equipped with high 24-hour security detail, electrical gates, partial electric fencing, an alarm system, boundary walls, fencing, and a satellite dish. Utility and outdoor features include three boreholes, two water storage points, a dam, ten fixed braais, a garden, patio, solar backup power, and seven solar and seven gas geysers. Monthly operational expenses include average rates and taxes of R3,200 and average combined water and electricity costs of R12,000.