Set in the wide, sunlit Robertson Valley with the Langeberg rising beyond, this is land shaped as much by time as by terrain. Vineyards and olive groves define the working landscape, yet the setting invites you outdoors – among rock formations, waterfalls and mountain fynbos in the foothills of Babbedasberg. Think long walks, hiking trails, mountain biking and birdwatching, all right on your doorstep.
Working land
The scale is quietly impressive. Three portions stretch across mountain and valley, including a 25% share of Babbedasberg Farm reaching into the Langeberg, while the core lies across fertile land where vineyards and olive groves continue to produce.
Olive cultivars include Frantoio, Mission and Koroneiki, alongside established vineyards supplying respected producers. Water is carefully managed through local rights, supported by a borehole, two dams and drip irrigation, allowing the farm to operate with calm efficiency.
A portion of the land is under cultivation, with the majority left in its natural state. The farm has access to a far larger mountain catchment area of pristine veld, streams, waterfalls and rock pools.
The landscape itself is richly diverse, sitting at the meeting point of Karoo, renosterveld and mountain fynbos ecosystems. Proteas and endemic plant species thrive here, along with birdlife and smaller mammals, while the Breede River Redfin – a fish unique to this region – still inhabits the streams.
It’s a place where the intention is clear: to farm lightly, protect what matters and leave the land better than it was found.
Heritage layered in
The story here runs deep. Cloeten Farm & Guest Cottages forms part of the original loan farm Norree, granted in the 18th century to Gerrit Cloeten Jansze under the Dutch East India Company. Records from 1764 already describe a working homestead with outbuildings, suggesting a well-established farm long before that.
At its centre, the Cape Dutch manor house precinct dates back to around 1750, with the gabled homestead – likely built or expanded in 1812 – anchoring the property still. Thick walls, yellowwood ceilings and deep-set windows speak to its age, while the atmosphere remains unpretentious and liveable.
Nearby, the Meulhuis tells of another chapter. Once powered by a mountain stream, the mill supplied flour to farmers and transport riders moving through the valley. Later came vineyards and wine storage, tying the farm into the broader agricultural story of the region.
Since 2010, the current owners have gently reawakened the property – restoring historic buildings, replanting vineyards, introducing olives and adding guest cottages – always with deep respect for what was already here.
Guest living
Beyond the historic gabled manor house, six wonderful self-catering cottages are set apart for privacy and views, each with its own plunge pool and an easy, unfussy sense of comfort.
They’re designed for longer stays – spaces to settle into rather than simply pass through – with fireplaces, generous living areas and verandahs that open out to the valley. From elevated ridge positions to garden-set cottages, each offers a slightly different perspective on the farm.
The guest offering is well established, with consistent return visitors and a natural rhythm that complements the working farm. For buyers considering a guesthouse for sale or a farm for sale in Robertson with proven income potential, this balance is particularly appealing.
A considered opportunity
Set in the Breede River Valley, Robertson offers a quieter expression of the Winelands – open skies, good wine, unhurried days. Close enough to Cape Town for ease, yet far enough to feel like a genuine change of pace, it’s a place people come to slow down in the countryside – and often find themselves staying.
Offered as a going concern, this farm for sale in Robertson comes with infrastructure, equipment and systems already in place. Whether you choose to expand the guest experience, deepen the agricultural focus or simply enjoy it as a private retreat with the option to host, the groundwork has been carefully laid.
Cloeten Farm & Guest Cottages is a wonderful balance of heritage, working land and thoughtful conservation – a place for sale in the Cape Winelands where history is tangible, the landscape is protected and daily life unfolds with quiet purpose.
Written by Sally Rutherford
What are the property details?
- Farm size: 3 210,65 hectares
- 100% Portion 3 (Orange Grove) of the Farm Noree No. 13: 823.6155ha
- Shared non-arable portions for water rights:
- 25% share Babbedasberg Farm 3: 2 244.2637ha (Langeberg Mountain)
- 66,67% share Portion 4 of Farm Diepkloof No. 14: 143.0223ha
Shared portions serve for water rights
- Manor House (circa 1750):
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Swimming pool
- Meulhuis (circa 1750s):
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen
- 6 self-catering cottages:
1 x 3 bedroom (348m²)
4 x 2 bedrooms (from 208m² to 291m²)
1 x 1 bedroom (167m²)
All cottages have swimming pools
Furniture included
- Vineyards: 20,96 ha
- Olives: 5,71 ha
- All farm equipment included
- Security: comprehensive monitored alarm systems & permanent 24-hour patrols by Robertson Risk Management
- Water rights & infrastructure:
Water rights held with Noree Waterveruikings Vereeniging
1 borehole
2 dams
- Drip irrigation system
- Fencing: minimal and only where necessary