Marshden Estate, Cordoba Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600 | Property for sale | Savills
5.16 Ha(12.75 Ac)
Asking price R36,500,000($3,106,880)

Marshden EstateCordoba Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

  • Freehold
House
5.16 Ha (12.75 Ac)
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
1Receptions

Key features

  • Income producing guest house
  • 3 guest cottages
  • 3 1-bedroom guest suites
  • Swimming pool
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Gymnasium
  • Ample water

Exceptional 5.16ha lifestyle & guest estate, a unique & rare gem in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Surrounded by age-old trees, endless views of paddocks & mountains, and abundant birdlife.

About this property

  • A spectacular backdrop of the Helderberg mountains, with a perennial stream, dam, game camp and beautiful landscaped gardens, anchor the magnificent home and cottages. A home with exceptional finishes.

    This income producing boutique estate has all the country charm, just minutes away from Stellenbosch and Somerset West and Cape Town a mere 30 minutes away.

    Perfectly positioned, the Manor house comprises 4 bedrooms of which 3 are en-suite, formal dining room and lounge, modern kitchen with walk-in cold room, family room with fireplace, office, entertainment room with gas fireplace, undercover patio and 2 garages.

    Guest accommodation is made up of three cottages with two boasting private pools. They are made up of a 3-bedroom cottage with beautiful views of the Helderberg mountain and two x 2-bedroom cottages. All with a kitchen and living room. There are a further three 1-bedroom guest suites.

    Other infrastructure includes a flatlet, gymnasium, pool, garages and landscaped gardens. Water sources are from 4 hectares Water Scheme allocation and a borehole.

    In the Neighbourhood:

    Cycling trails:
    The Wannabees Cycling Club manages mountain bike trails in and around the Helderberg. The WCC main trail starts at Somerbosch Winery and many well-known MTB trails are easily accessible.

    Education:
    Close by is Somerset College, an independent school that includes Cambridge AS and A-Levels. There are many other top-rated schools in Somerset West and Stellenbosch to choose from. The University of Stellenbosch attracts students from all over the world.

    Dining:
    Besides being surrounded by award winning wine farms, this area hosts many fine dining restaurants.

Local information

  • Annual events and activities:
  • Every year, Stellenbos:ch comes alive with music, wine and art festivals as well as international sporting events. One to look out for is the Stellenbosch Food & Wine Festival which takes place in October.
  • Wining, dining and brandy tastings:
  • Stellenbosch offers something special for every palate. If It'd not food you're after, embark on a tour of the famous Winelands and enjoy sampling the various wines and brandies – most of which are distilled and matured locally.
  • Hiking and nature:
  • You can drive, hike or mountain bike through the spectacular Jonkershoek Nature reserve or fly-fish at the well-stocked Idas Valley trout dams.
  • Cultural interest:
  • The Rhenish Mission Church, the "Kruithuis", Oom Samie se Winkel, Oude Libertas and Spier amphitheatres, the Botanical Gardens, Toy & Miniature museum, the Conservatoire, Sasol Art museum and the University gallery, Stellenryck wine museum, the University campus and it's adjoining shopping complex, the Neelsie.

Additional information

  • 13km from Stellenbosch central and 13km to Somerset West central. Situated on the R44, based in the Winelands.