A look at the R55 million fynbos farm for sale in South Africa with its own helicopter hangar

·17 Apr 2025

A 118-hectare fynbos farm in Tulbagh, Western Cape, is on the market for R55 million, and comes with its own helicopter hangar.

Pam Golding said the property has a mountain amphitheatre and a private view, which nestles under the Groot Winterhoek Mountain Peak.

It added that the Alto Bioreserve is intact and undisturbed by humans or domestic animals. Fynbos and buccu are plentiful.

The non-indigenous trees are being eliminated to allow for the natural riverine forest and wetland to expand.

Mammals thrive in the environment, including Leopards, Caracals, Genets, Grysboks, Duikers, Cape Porcupines, rock Hyraxes, and baboons.

The property includes several buildings, including the spacious main home, a helicopter hanger with workshop, and self-contained cottages.

All of these buildings have green features, such as passive renewable energy systems and low ecological impact, built with environmentally sound materials, all with low carbon footprints.

The house doors and windows are double-glazed with underfloor heating for winter comfort. The whole farm only uses solar power,

A provision has also been made for installing a hydroelectric generator and turbine, both of which have been bought, along one of the rivers, which would increase the power supply in winter.

The system has already received official authorisation and approval. The property is also the first to draw water from the mountain, a pure, natural source.

In summer, the eco-swimming pool is positioned off the entertainment deck. The house is well lit by the stone floor-to-ceiling glass and metal exterior walls.

The helicopter hanger has an organic egg-shaped pod with a ribbed wooden structure and top clad with metal, similar to a World War 2 Nissan hut.

Pam Golding added that the two cottages are beautifully appointed and tucked privately into the mountain fynbos.

Cape Winelands in demand

Tulbagh falls within the Cape Winelands District municipality, which continues to see an influx of migrant buyers, who are joining the area along with some of South Africa’s richest people.

The Cape Winelands is home to several dollar billionaires, such as Richemont chair Johann Rupert, Capitec founder Michiel Le Roux and PSG Founder Jannie Mouton.

The municipality, specifically Stellenbosch, is home to the head office of several South African companies, including Capitec Bank, Hungry Lion, Mediclinic International, and Remgro.

The Cape Winelands is also one of the four top destinations for South African centi-millionaires, those with $100 million, just under R2 billion, in liquid investable assets.

Cape Town is the main destination for millionaires, with 34, followed by Johannesburg, with 24. However, the Cape Winelands came in third place, with 18.

The Cape Wineland’s population of roughly 1 million is far less than that of Cape Town and Johannesburg, where both sit at approximately 5 million people.

The vast wealth of the Cape Winelands saw its most wealthy people being named ‘The Stellenbosch Mafia’ by EFF leader Julius Malema.

Many of the new buyers coming to the area are drawn to the area’s superior service delivery, lifestyle, amenities on offer, and natural beauty.

According to Lightstone’s recent annual sentiment survey among Estate Agents, South African home buyers will consider lifestyle and amenities the most important aspect of buying a property, at 33% in 2024.

Many are hungry for lifestyle amenities and are making their way to some of South Africa’s premier estates, such as Val de Vie outside of Paarl.

The area is also increasingly popular among older property buyers, who are attracted to its beautiful, tranquil environment and first-class medical facilities.

“There is a huge shortage of suitable retirement properties, so units in new developments are selling soon after coming onto the market,” said Surina du Toit from Pam Golding Properties.