Franschhoek Wine Estate for a London-Based Investor
ZAR 12,000,000 · 15 years · Prime -0.5%. A high-net-worth London investor acquired a boutique Franschhoek wine estate comprising a working vineyard, cellar, and guest manor house.
The Client
HNW Investors
The Challenge
A high-net-worth London investor acquired a boutique Franschhoek wine estate comprising a working vineyard, cellar, and guest manor house. The investment combined wine production income, agri-tourism lettings, and long-term capital growth potential. SARB exchange control approval was required for the foreign purchase.
Our Solution
Doulton arranged a South African agricultural mortgage with a bank experienced in Western Cape wine estate lending. SARB approval was managed by a South African exchange control attorney. The estate's wine production income and tourism revenue were both assessed.
The Outcome
Estate acquired. Wine production and tourism operations running from year one. SARB approval obtained within six weeks. Investment generating income from multiple streams with strong Franschhoek capital growth prospects. Key highlights: South African agricultural mortgage on wine estate; SARB exchange control approval managed within 6 weeks; Multiple income streams - wine, tourism, and capital growth.