FOR SALE - Tumbleweed Guest House / Self Catering Suites on 1.9 Ha small-holding in Dullstroom, the Fly Fishing paradise of South Africa - Mpumalanga Highlands.

Country Living Lifestyle at its best: Are you looking to escape big city stress to a peaceful income generating life-style amidst beautiful sourroundings on the edge of a quaint fly fishing village? Then don't miss this opportunity to invest in Tumbleweed. This beautiful dwelling & spacious grounds is already established & marketed as self catering guest accommodation with loads of potential for full B&B service or even a home based restaurant.

Take time out to relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while absorbing the views of vast wetlands, nearby trout dams or Dullstroom's own "Suikerboschkop" mountain nature reserve. Unwind on the magnificent stoep (verandah) overlooking 180 degrees of our makers splendid creation at it's best!. Bask in the temperate summer sunshine during the day, enjoy country walks, browse the nearby local cafes & boutiques then snuggle up to a roaring fire at night after dinner during those famous winter nights.

Centrally situated only a 2 & half hour drive en route from Gauteng to the Kruger National Park you can find yourself in the Trout Fishing "Mecca" of South Africa. The quaint village of Dullstoom is nestled in the Highlands Meander tourist route of Mpumalanga. Tumbleweed is also conveniently sited between the best of both worlds on the edge of Dullstroom village only a short walk away. 

Property Size: 1.9 ha smalll holding, fenced for horses, mainly grasslands and perenial bird pans.Tumbleweed is named after the magnificent, huge big pink coloured  Brunswigias that flower in the grasslands in Summer.

This character filled double story "main" house offers: A large spacious open plan lounge with warm inviting Saligna wooden floors & wood burning fire place, open plan to spacious dining room & fitted kitchen with a granite top "island" stove unit as well as a supplementary little wood /coal burning stove for added atmosphere, all looking out onto the long stoep & exquisite country views.

Upstairs Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, with stunning views over the grasslands and dams. 

2nd upstairs bedroom with en-suite shower, with the same views as the master bedroom.

Two more en-suite units for self catering with kitchettes. The first is a down stairs unit with one entrance off of the stoep (verandah) of the main house & a 2nd private entrance at the back. The second unit is an independant upstairs suite above the adjoining double garage which sleeps 4, possibly 6 and both are currently marketed and operating as popular income generating guest accommodation. Click here for more details 

Catering: For self catering getaways, but should your guests prefer to eat out, they can take their pick from up to 35 delightful restaurants in & around Dullstroom. The charming village centre & "high" street is only a pleasant 10 minute stroll from our doorstep or you could opt to cater for your guests.

There is a double garage and a double car port and a covered gazebo for use by guests next to the upstairs self cater unit.

The entire property has already been fully refurbished and upgraded. Run Tumbleweed as a business or use it for your weekend getaways with your friends.

PRICE: All that this stunning property and business opportunity have to offer for:

R1.995 mil.

Inventory available for purchase of contents. Includes domain name and web page and all of the marketing links already established.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 072 22 777 28

DIRECTIONS: GPS Co-ordinates:  25°24' 39.60"S    30° 06' 08.90"E    Height above sea level 6646.9 Ft.  = 2025.97 m

 Map

From Gauteng (Johannesburg or Pretoria) take N4 Eastwards past Witbank & Middleburg (or from the East travel N4 Westward to Belfast)
• Take Belfast off ramp & follow signs into town, go through a few stop streets until your see Dullstroom sign & follow to the right
• + 33ish Km’s into Dullstroom, past BP garage on left  & upper village shops, thru 1st stop street & straight down hill into the lower village through 2nd stop street.
• Look out on left for a stone walled restaurant called “Pickles & Things” & turn left into Lethabo Street (formerly Gunning St.),  keep going past the Post Office on left, over crest of hill, the paved road becomes a dirt road, descend to bottom of hill straight through last cross road (across Schoeman St.) & immediately turn first right into our entrance = the last house on right with half stone & white walls & grey roofs.
Guest parking under covered car-port on left & reception is at the main house on the right.

 

         Dining room open plan to Kitchen

 

     Self Cater 1 from front garden pond

             Front Gardens & Bird Pan

            Self Cater 2 private entrance

             Self Cater Suite 2 Bedroom

                 Self Cater 2 self cater

                Self Cater 2 en-suit

Bird Of Prey Centre, amusing & educational

Sunrise over Sukerboschkop

ACTIVITIES: Things to do,  places to go & shop... Enjoy country walks, browse the local cafes & boutiques only a short, pleasant walk into the village centre.

Fly Fishing: Dullstroom isn't called "the fly fishing Mecca" of South Africa for nothing with some of the best trout rivers and dams in the country, it's a fly fisherman's dream! There are numerous flyfishing shops & coaching operators in and around town. (Shops listed below.)

Fishing at Dullstroom Municipal Nature Reserve Dams only a 10 minute country walk and in view from Tumbleweed backpackers.  At the entrance gate to the dam & nature reserve you can pay:-

Entrance fee of R5 per person per day  

Fishing licences on site

Full day  adult    R70 catch limit 2 fish

Full day  child    R35

Half day adult    R40 catch limit 1 fish

Half day child     R20

Top Dam = catch & take

Bottom Dam  = catch & release only

The Angling shops in town sell month or year licences and advice on other dams, rivers and syndicates.

Birds Of Prey Centre: Highly informative & humorous displays with a conservation emphasis by Mark & Mark & there is a little restaurant on site. Displays at 10;30 & 14:30  Tel: 013 254 019

Horse riding: Out rides, riding school & pony  / art camps for kids & adults alike. Contact Ross van Reenen (Pleasure Horse): 0782459538 (More experienced riders wanting a gallop - phone Dave 082 442 9766/Rhoda 073 439 3538)

Mountain biking: The town & surrounding hills offer a broad range of rides from easy to extreme country challenges. Call Greg or Charmaine 013 254 0908 or 083 654 1367 or for more casual use we have 3 basic mountain bikes available to hire at R100 per 4 hours/half day.

Quad Bikes: Elandskloof, call Celeste: 013 254 0136 or 082 922 6835

Clay Pigeon Shooting: at Field & Stream 8Km's from Dullstroom on the Tonteldoos Road call Greg 083 443 4567  or Frank  082 781 0242

Walking & Running: Dullstroom is a  world renowned destination for Olympic high altitude athlete training or just an enjoyable stroll along the paths in our own wetland.

Short Walk around the "circuit"  Turn right out our gate, right at the railway line servitude road, right at the gum trees and follow the road keeping right until you are back at our gate. If you rather choose a more country version, you can go straight at the gum trees and follow the railway servitude next to the camp site, cross the wooden bridge at the river and go as far as you like or have time for.

Day or half day Hike to Suikerboschkoppie Mountain and Nature Reserve with Fishing Dams:  As viewed from your doorstep at Tumble weed a short walk away from our gate turn right to the Railway Servitude,  right again to the gate near gum trees,  turn right down to the municipal entrance gate on the left (Entry R5pp),  cross the dam wall and follow the trail up the koppie for a birds eye view of Dullstroom, visit the old Boer War forts & memorials. (Keep your eye out for wild antelope & other game)

Day Hike: Dunkeld Country Estate:  4 Km on Tonteldoos Road 013 254 0814 picnic baskets available to order 013 254 0814

Day Hike: Ama Poot Poot Hiking trail: This is about 17kms outside Dullstroom. The Mountain reedbuck route 13kms or 6kms angles over rocky ridges and kranzes with rock formations. It crosses rivers, wanders past game to a lovely 10m high waterfall.

Whisky Tasting: (Single Malts & Blends - Scottish & Irish) 013 254 0254 -Very interesting - all about how various whiskeys are produced.

See Essential Info - Events Calendar Pages available in local shops for dates: Darts Evening, Poker Evening, Quiz Night, Morning Market, Bingo Evening

DAY DRIVES / TOURS:-

Tonteldoos (24 kms), Rossenekal, Stofberg circular route:- Total 72 Kms

  + Pendlehill Dairy Cheese & Wine & Restaurant: 013 254 0073 Pleasant country  21Km drive 

  + Crystal Water Mampoer Museum  013 254 0702

  + Birding & Wild flowers: Verloeren Vallei Highland Nature Reserve: 013 254 0191

GROUP ACTIVITIES FURTHER AFIELD: For other group booking activities, please enquire as we can arrange a broad range of group tours, adventure activities such as white water rafting, skydiving etc ... speak to us onsite or 07222 777 28 or  follow this link>  A-Z Activities

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View from garden to mountain

Artists:

Glass Noveau:  Stained Glass, hot glass, windows, doors, lamps, mosaic, classes available: contact Roanda 076 8754 860

Ross van Reenen: Sculptures in Steel and other fine art mediums 0782459538

iCreate:   You and your kids can create your own pieces with hands on instruction / classes available & Art Gallery upstairs   083 309 8140

Village Ceramics 013 254 0923

Open spaces

Trout fishing in local municipal or wild rivers

Municipal dams & nature reserve walk nearby

Walk to old rail bridge in municipal reserve

Walkway over river

RESTAURANTS: ( *  = also do take out foods)

2 Chefs Bistro 013 254 0920
Bird of Prey Centre Restaurant 013 254 0777
Cafe Le Galleria 013 254 0329
Black Swan 013 254 0949 or 013 254 0814
Canimambo (Portuguese) 013-254 0977
Charlie C's 013 254 0768

Coffee at Seatle (Best Cappuccino & cake in town!)
Country Cafe 013 254 0902
Country Corner Side Walk Cafe 013 254 0812
Critchley Hackle 013 254 0149 (Up-market)
Legends 013 521 5929

  Duck & Trout 013 254 0047
Dullstroom Inn  013 254 0071
Dunkeld Country Inn (few Km on Tonteldoos Road) 013 254 0814 (Up-market)
Fibs 013 254 0059 (can order take out Pizza but u must collect)
The Flying Dutchman  013 254 0939
The Green Olive Delli  031 254 0413
The Greenery 072 377 9611
The Mayfly  031 254 0999
Harries Pancakes  013 254 0801
Kloppenheim (Out of Town & up-market) 013 256 9001

Lakenvlei (Out of Town towards Belfast by advance booking only) 013 253 0550 
  Ya Afrika Koffie 083 276 7673

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A Wild Flower Lovers Paradise

Nearby Hike up Suikerboschkop

Dullstroom Village from Suikerboschkop

Wildways - view of wetlands from stoep

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