Serene Riverfront Lifestyle Farm in the Dargle Midlands

This Dargle farm occupies an exceptional position in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, set within a natural horseshoe bend of the Umngeni River. The setting offers privacy, river frontage and a strong sense of space, with water forming a defining feature of the property.
The farm has registered water rights to the Umngeni River, supported by a borehole, a dam and approximately 20 hectares of underground irrigation piping. Kikuyu pastures are well established and neatly laid out, with a combination of post-and-rail and wire fencing. The land is suitable for horses, grazing or mixed farming, with sound soils and reliable water security. The river frontage also creates potential for hospitality or lifestyle-based uses, including guest accommodation or retreat-style operations.
Access is via a concrete strip driveway running from the entrance gate through a long avenue of mature plane trees to the farmstead. The approach is quiet and established, opening into broad pastures with distant river views and a classic Midlands farm setting.
Main Homestead
The main residence is a traditional thatched farmhouse offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. The thatch has been recently topped, and the interior spaces have been upgraded.
Bathrooms are modern and well finished. Main en Suite Bathroom 1 - Shower, Bath, Basin and Toilet, Bathroom 2 - Bath, Basin and Toilet, Bathroom 3 - Shower, Basin and Toilet. The farmhouse-style kitchen is practical and welcoming, with a separate scullery and an outside laundry. Living areas are open plan, centered around a fireplace that comfortably heats the space. A dedicated study provides a quiet work-from-home option.
A fitted pub area connects directly to the recently refurbished swimming pool, making it well suited to relaxed entertaining. A fully enclosed sunroom, glazed on three sides, looks out over the gardens, river and farmland and is a usable space throughout the year.
Cottages
Two cottages add flexibility for extended family, rental income or staff accommodation.
• A spacious two-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms, lounge, dining area, kitchen, covered patio, enclosed private garden and an additional outdoor patio.
• A one-bedroom cottage located close to the main house, positioned to take advantage of views over the Umngeni River.
These units support longer-term letting or hospitality-related use, depending on requirements.
Workshops and Outbuildings
The primary outbuilding is a fully enclosed 144 m² steel-structure workshop with a concrete floor and a lock-up tool room. Attached to this building is domestic accommodation with amenities for on-site staff.
A second outbuilding has brick sides, a concrete floor and an IBR roof. It is open on one end and suitable for equipment storage or general farm use. Two additional storerooms are also located on the property.
A separate 50 m² wood workshop is well suited to hobby or practical use. Tools are negotiable. Four-bay undercover parking adjoins this area.
Outdoor Features and Land
Outdoor features include a refurbished swimming pool overlooking the river and a combined tennis and pickleball court. The irrigated kikuyu pastures are productive and well maintained, supported by the extensive irrigation infrastructure.
The combination of river frontage, secure water supply, fertile land and established infrastructure makes this a versatile Midlands farm with both lifestyle and agricultural appeal.
Summary
This is a rare opportunity to secure a riverfront farm in a prime Dargle position. The property offers privacy, water security and flexibility for farming, lifestyle living or future income-generating use. Farms with this combination of features seldom become available.
Further information and private viewings are available on request. Please contact Sean Castle or Richard Fincham of R&R Real Estate to discuss this Dargle property in more detail.