Aquaculture farm for sale in Dullstroom

Established Trout Lodge Going Concern on 529ha with Heritage & Income.

Set just 18 km from Dullstroom and 20 km from Belfast (approximately a 33-minute drive from Dullstroom), Tree Ferns Trout Lodge offers the ideal balance between accessibility and secluded countryside living within one of South Africa's premier fly-fishing regions.

This well-established, income-generating hospitality asset operates as a fully functional going concern, appealing to both leisure travellers and dedicated anglers seeking an authentic countryside escape.

Spanning an impressive 529.12 hectares, the property is centered around 13 stocked trout dams, forming the backbone of a reputable and sought-after angling destination. The lodge enjoys a consistent flow of visitors drawn to its natural beauty, privacy, and established reputation.

Accommodation is intentionally low-density and designed to complement the surrounding landscape. The property offers six self-catering stone cottages for guest accommodation, privately positioned and largely overlooking the dams. These comprise:

Oak Tree – four-bedroom, two-bathroom family cottage

Farm Cottage – one-bedroom retreat ideal for couples

Panorama – three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage

Rainbow Trout – three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage

Brown Cottage – three-bedroom cottage

Willow Duck – two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage

This mix supports flexible occupancy and broad market appeal across seasons.

In addition, there is a separate owner's house (original farmhouse), ensuring clear operational separation between guest accommodation and private residence.

At the heart of the property lies this restored original farmhouse, rebuilt in 1908 after the Second Boer War. The farm also features a family cemetery of the Mare family dating back to this period, adding a meaningful and respectful connection to the land's heritage.

The farmhouse serves as the owner or manager's residence, enabling hands-on management and seamless operational continuity.

The property's strength lies in its experience-driven offering, including:

Fly fishing across multiple dams

Hiking and mountain biking trails

Pet-friendly accommodation

A peaceful, nature-immersed setting distinct from high-density resorts

This is a turnkey investment opportunity with existing infrastructure and a proven hospitality model in place. It will suit a buyer seeking a lifestyle investment with income, whether as an owner-operator or as part of a broader hospitality portfolio.

Tree Ferns Trout Lodge offers a rare combination of scale, accessibility, heritage, and established tourism income in the highly desirable Dullstroom trout corridor.