Historic 5-Star Karoo Guest Farm and Lifestyle Estate - 4.75ha
Mirtehof Guest Farm Estate offers an exceptional opportunity for the lifestyle buyer to transform an established hospitality property into a magnificent private Karoo estate. Surrounded by mature gardens, productive orchards, farm animals, and open countryside, it serves as a perfect personal sanctuary. Alternatively, the property can be acquired as a turnkey hospitality business, allowing the new owner to seamlessly continue the existing guest-farm operation just 1.8 km from the centre of the historic Prince Albert.
Dating back to the 18th century, this historic farmstead is deeply rooted in Prince Albert's history and character. This guest farm occupies a magnificent position with almost 360-degree views towards the surrounding mountains and Karoo landscape.
Set on approximately 4.75 hectares, the property offers approximately 1,212 m² of buildings, including generous stoep areas, seven bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, and a carefully designed collection of guest accommodation, private outdoor spaces and extensive operational facilities with a total sleeping capacity of approximately 12–14 guests.
The main farmhouse is the heart of the estate with a welcoming kitchen, lounge and dining area opening onto a substantial veranda overlooking the gardens and surrounding landscape. This provides additional space for breakfast and outdoor entertaining and is one of the property's defining lifestyle features.
A swimming pool and dedicated pool room with bathroom add to the leisure offering. One of the greatest assets is the established garden and productive orchard. It is home to approximately 267 fruit-bearing trees, including lemons, mandarins, pomelos, naartjies, quinces, apricots, pomegranates, peaches, Sharon fruit, litchis, mangoes, pecan nuts, grapes, prunes, avocados, mulberries, guavas and granadillas, and beautiful garden arches and mature planting create an extraordinary contrast to the surrounding Karoo landscape. For water supply, there are three boreholes, a dam, 20,000-litre water storage tanks, and channeled irrigation water available for two hours weekly.
A large store/barn, open on one side, is complemented by an adjacent laundry, cold room, walk-in fridge, and various storage areas.
Mirtehof represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premium, income-generating hospitality asset in the Karoo. Since opening in September 2018, the estate has cemented its status as a luxury destination, backed by a 5-star Tourism Grading and a 4.9 Booking.com rating. The business enjoys excellent brand equity and media exposure, including multiple magazine covers, and is sold as a going concern. The purchase price includes the property, goodwill, digital assets (website/domain), and all contents (furniture, art, linen, appliances, kitchenware, and animals). Selected personal artwork may be excluded, subject to discussion.
For the investor, it offers an established five-star guest farm with existing infrastructure, reputation, and trading history.
This historic Karoo property also offers a rare lifestyle opportunity: peaceful country living surrounded by orchards and animals, paired with a proven income-generating hospitality business. With its expansive layout and breathtaking setting, the estate holds incredible potential for future expansion. It is ideal for hosting exclusive retreats, weddings, or creative workshops, pending standard heritage and municipal approvals.
The Mirtehof Guest Farm Estate is not simply a guesthouse - it is an established piece of the Karoo landscape - a historic homestead, productive garden, working farm environment, and luxury hospitality destination combined into one exceptional property.
VAT registered – potential for zero-rated sale as a going concern, subject to terms and conditions.
Serious enquiries and private viewings by appointment.
Dating back to the 18th century, this historic farmstead is deeply rooted in Prince Albert's history and character. This guest farm occupies a magnificent position with almost 360-degree views towards the surrounding mountains and Karoo landscape.
Set on approximately 4.75 hectares, the property offers approximately 1,212 m² of buildings, including generous stoep areas, seven bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, and a carefully designed collection of guest accommodation, private outdoor spaces and extensive operational facilities with a total sleeping capacity of approximately 12–14 guests.
The main farmhouse is the heart of the estate with a welcoming kitchen, lounge and dining area opening onto a substantial veranda overlooking the gardens and surrounding landscape. This provides additional space for breakfast and outdoor entertaining and is one of the property's defining lifestyle features.
A swimming pool and dedicated pool room with bathroom add to the leisure offering. One of the greatest assets is the established garden and productive orchard. It is home to approximately 267 fruit-bearing trees, including lemons, mandarins, pomelos, naartjies, quinces, apricots, pomegranates, peaches, Sharon fruit, litchis, mangoes, pecan nuts, grapes, prunes, avocados, mulberries, guavas and granadillas, and beautiful garden arches and mature planting create an extraordinary contrast to the surrounding Karoo landscape. For water supply, there are three boreholes, a dam, 20,000-litre water storage tanks, and channeled irrigation water available for two hours weekly.
A large store/barn, open on one side, is complemented by an adjacent laundry, cold room, walk-in fridge, and various storage areas.
Mirtehof represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premium, income-generating hospitality asset in the Karoo. Since opening in September 2018, the estate has cemented its status as a luxury destination, backed by a 5-star Tourism Grading and a 4.9 Booking.com rating. The business enjoys excellent brand equity and media exposure, including multiple magazine covers, and is sold as a going concern. The purchase price includes the property, goodwill, digital assets (website/domain), and all contents (furniture, art, linen, appliances, kitchenware, and animals). Selected personal artwork may be excluded, subject to discussion.
For the investor, it offers an established five-star guest farm with existing infrastructure, reputation, and trading history.
This historic Karoo property also offers a rare lifestyle opportunity: peaceful country living surrounded by orchards and animals, paired with a proven income-generating hospitality business. With its expansive layout and breathtaking setting, the estate holds incredible potential for future expansion. It is ideal for hosting exclusive retreats, weddings, or creative workshops, pending standard heritage and municipal approvals.
The Mirtehof Guest Farm Estate is not simply a guesthouse - it is an established piece of the Karoo landscape - a historic homestead, productive garden, working farm environment, and luxury hospitality destination combined into one exceptional property.
VAT registered – potential for zero-rated sale as a going concern, subject to terms and conditions.
Serious enquiries and private viewings by appointment.
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Prince Albert Rural, Prince Albert
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