Mixed use farm for sale in Camperdown

Established Indigenous Nursery & Multi-Income Farm – Gwahumbe Valley, Mid Illovo
An exceptional 191-hectare indigenous nursery and lifestyle farm set in the spectacular Gwahumbe Valley, near Mid Illovo and Eston. This rare property combines a well-established nursery operation with multiple income opportunities, strong infrastructure, and unique hospitality features. Developed over 30 years, the nursery is recognised for its wide variety of indigenous plants, trees, and rare species, including Commiphora harveyi (Corkwood) and young baobab saplings. With pump-fed reservoirs, gravity-fed irrigation, and 6 km of river frontage, the infrastructure provides a solid foundation for redevelopment or growth.
Infrastructure & Equipment
• 35 solar panels powering the homestead and nursery facilities
• 3 x 4WD tractors, 2 trucks, 3 trailers, 2 water tanks
• Grader blade, dam scoop, Yamaha runners, and New Holland TLB
• Staff quarters accommodating 29 employees to support operations
Accommodation & Lifestyle
The modern Natal-style farmhouse features panoramic valley views and includes a bar and basement wine cellar, previously used as a restaurant — perfect for entertaining guests. A manager's cottage and a riverside lodge with thatched rondavels and a lapa provide further versatility, featuring:
• Double outdoor shower with views of nature
• Open-air bath framed by stunning scenery
• Outdoor toilet overlooking the forest and valley
With rich biodiversity, abundant birdlife, and tranquil river frontage, this property offers an exceptional balance between business opportunity and lifestyle appeal.
This is a rare opportunity for a horticultural entrepreneur or visionary to develop a multi-income property in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Listing details
Rooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Bedroom
- Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, built-in cupboards and carpeted floors
 
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom with built-in cupboards and carpeted floors
 
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom with carpeted floors
 
 
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom with basin, bath, shower and toilet
 
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom with basin, shower and toilet
 
 
- Other rooms
- Dining Room
- Dining room with screeded floors
 
- Entrance Hall
- Entrance hall with screeded floors
 
- Kitchen
- Kitchen with breakfast nook, extractor fan, gas, granite tops, screeded floors, stove and wood finishes
 
- Living Room
- Living room with screeded floors
 
- Formal Lounge
- Formal lounge with screeded floors
 
- Cellar
 
- Scullery
 
 
