Country hotel for sale in West Beach, Port Alfred

Located on the banks of the Kowie River, within walking distance to Port Alfred's West Beach and Stenden University, is the Ferryman's Hotel.

Constructed in 1895 by Heinrich Samuel, Port Alfred's last ferryman, and called "the Beach House", this Grand Old Lady lives to tell the tales of many generations. Home to St Mary's Well; the only source of fresh water in the area at the time, it was sold to late Port Alfred Mayor W H Vroom in 1911 and renamed "The Cove".

It became a private hotel in 1924, known as "The Cove Mansions" and in 1947 it was renamed once again under new ownership. The "Langdon Hotel" is what many still refer to the hotel as, to this day. Reminiscent stories have and continue to be told by local stalwarts of the good times and unforgettable memories created at the ever-popular Langdon. In 1995 it became the Ferryman's Hotel.

Today it may be an old building that's seen better days, with peeling paint and cracked walls. But despite its dilapidated state, the property offers incredible potential for anyone with a keen eye for history, architecture and development.

It is situated in a prime location, with easy access to public transport and all the amenities you could need.

Comprising 29 rooms, a large-scale kitchen, lounge, dining and reception areas, the main hotel is a place of wonder with many antique features. The downstairs pub and entertainment area sustained fire damage in 2019.

For additional accommodation, there is a separate annex with 12 rooms and communal ablutions, as well as another building with further accommodation and parking facilities. In addition, the property offers numerous outbuildings and garage space which would be ideal for managers accommodation and/or storage facilities.

The stand itself offers room for further development and refinement, with a well-sized garden, established tree life and sufficient parking space. It also boasts private jetty rights, although one would need to be reconstructed.

Zoned for general residential and commercial use, this is a unique development opportunity for anyone looking to invest, restore or redevelop this iconic hotel.