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Where Vineyard, Water and Wilderness Meet
Benguela Cove occupies 209 hectares between the R43 and Walker Bay, twenty minutes from Hermanus and
seventy-five minutes from Cape Town International. Sixty-six hectares are under vine. The rest is lagoon, fynbos, working
farm and a private nature reserve. This is a wine estate first, with a 750-ton winery, a restaurant on the water and a small
community of homeowners living among all of it.
Land here is offered in five Collections, and what separates them is not really price. It is the relationship each one gives
you to the place: to the water, to the ridge, to the vineyard, to the reserve. There is no correct order in which to consider
them. The right plot is the one that suits the way you intend to live, and that is a question best answered standing on the
ground itself.
What makes Benguela Cove exceptional
A lagoon-front wine estate
The only wine estate in South Africa with direct lagoon access. A working vineyard held between water, fynbos and
mountain, with a private jetty, slipway and boating garages, and the open ocean beyond.
A considered community
The estate was conceived for around 120 families across 209 hectares. Gated, watched around the clock, and quiet by
design rather than by accident.
Wine from your own estate
Every owner receives an annual allocation of Benguela Cove wine, up to 72 bottles a year, from the date of transfer and
whether or not you have yet built.
Wine from your own estate
Every owner receives an annual allocation of Benguela Cove wine, up to 72 bottles a year, from the date of transfer and
whether or not you have yet built.
Our five Collections
THE LAGOON COLLECTION
Ten plots on the water, nine along the northern shore and one on the southern. Direct frontage, private boat launching, and open views across to the Atlantic. This is the address that gives Benguela Cove its character, and there is no equivalent to it in the country.
Ten plots available.
From R13,000,000 including VAT.
THE VISTA COLLECTION
Seven elevated plots along the western and northern ridges, with panoramic views over the lagoon, the ocean, the
vineyards and the Hemel-en-Aarde mountains. Elevation is the gift here, and the light changes all day because of it.
Seven plots available
From R11,500,000 including VAT.
THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION
The estate's largest plots, set among working vineyards on the northern slopes. For owners who want genuine privacy and
a real sense of their own land. Plot 105, at 4,205 square metres, is now the last large-format plot on the estate.
Five plots available.
From R9,500,000 including VAT
THE CONSERVATION COLLECTION
Seven plots within or alongside the private nature reserve, across the southern vineyards and the southern ridge. For
owners who want to live close to the indigenous landscape and are content to be part of looking after it.
Six plots available, one under offer.
From R9,500,000 including VAT.
THE HERITAGE ENTRY
One plot, on the gentler pastures of the estate, carrying every privilege of membership from the day of transfer. The most
accessible way into ownership at Benguela Cove.
One plot available.
R9,500,000 including VAT.
SEE EVERY PLOT & PRICE
Full plot-by-plot pricing is in the downloadable price list.
| Plot | Position | Size | Price incl VAT | Excl VAT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lagoon Collection | |||||
| 83 | Northern lagoon front | 1,517 m² | R 13,000,000 | R 11,304,348 | Available |
| 86 | Northern lagoon front | 1,640 m² | R 18,000,000 | R 15,652,174 | Available |
| 87 | Northern lagoon front | 1,706 m² | R 14,500,000 | R 12,608,696 | Available |
| 89 | Northern lagoon front | 1,558 m² | R 13,500,000 | R 11,739,130 | Available |
| 90 | Northern lagoon front | 1,647 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| 91 | Northern lagoon front | 1,669 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| 92 | Northern lagoon front | 1,671 m² | R 15,000,000 | R 13,043,478 | Available |
| 93 | Northern lagoon front | 1,627 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| 94 | Northern lagoon front | 1,623 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| 174 | Southern lagoon front | 1,801 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| The Vista Collection | |||||
| 109 | Western Ridge | 2,016 m² | R 13,500,000 | R 11,739,130 | Available |
| 110 | Western Ridge | 1,846 m² | R 12,000,000 | R 10,434,783 | Available |
| 115 | Western Ridge | 1,909 m² | R 14,000,000 | R 12,173,913 | Available |
| 96 | Northern Ridge | 1,850 m² | R 11,500,000 | R 10,000,000 | Available |
| 97 | Northern Ridge | 1,811 m² | R 11,500,000 | R 10,000,000 | Available |
| 98 | Northern Ridge | 1,821 m² | R 11,500,000 | R 10,000,000 | Available |
| 99 | Northern Ridge | 1,822 m² | R 11,500,000 | R 10,000,000 | Available |
| The Collector’s Edition | |||||
| 100 | Northern vineyards | 2,762 m² | R 9,500,000 | R 8,260,870 | Available |
| 101 | Northern vineyards | 2,741 m² | R 9,500,000 | R 8,260,870 | Available |
| 102 | Northern vineyards | 2,729 m² | R 9,500,000 | R 8,260,870 | Available |
| 103 | Northern vineyards | 2,726 m² | R 10,500,000 | R 9,130,435 | Available |
| 106 | Northern vineyards | 4,278 m² | — | — | Sold |
| The Conservation Collection | |||||
| 141 | Nature reserve | 1,858 m² | R 10,500,000 | R 9,130,435 | Available |
| 142 | Nature reserve | 1,707 m² | R 10,000,000 | R 8,695,652 | Available |
| 143 | Northern vineyards | 2,726 m² | R 10,500,000 | R 9,130,435 | Available |
| 165 | Southern ridge | 2,061 m² | R 10,000,000 | R 8,695,652 | Available |
| 166 | Southern ridge | 2,056 m² | R 10,000,000 | R 8,695,652 | Available |
| 203 | Southern ridge | 3,769 m² | R 10,500,000 | R 9,130,435 | Available |
| 202 | Southern ridge | 3,737 m² | R 10,000,000 | R 8,695,652 | Under offer |
| The Heritage Entry | |||||
| 191 | Pastures | 1,935 m² | R 9,500,000 | R 8,260,870 | Available |
Prices include VAT and no transfer duty is payable. The full register, with every plot, size and price, is available on request.
Building your home
Homes at Benguela Cove are designed within an architectural framework that holds the estate together visually without
dictating personal taste. You appoint your own architect, and the design is reviewed by our Architectural Committee.
Plans are submitted within eighteen months of transfer and building begins within twenty-four.
The framework is loose enough for real personal expression and firm enough to protect what every owner has invested in
how the estate looks. We do not build. We introduce you to a building and project management team we trust, and we
help with design, interiors and decoration if you would like us to.
WAY OF LIFE
A way of life
Life on a Working Wine Estate
Ownership here is the beginning of a long relationship with a particular place.
A working wine estate. Internationally recognised, award-winning, with a 750-ton winery in continuous use. Owners receive an annual wine allocation and are welcome at harvest and at the tasting bench.
A settled community. Small, gated and watched around the clock, with the rhythms of a real neighbourhood rather than a resort.
Nature, Community and Everyday Living
A landscape looked after. A WWF Conservation Champion, certified under Travelife, sitting inside the UNESCO Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
And the daily use of it. The jetty, slipway and boating garages. Moody Lagoon Restaurant and the Tasting Room. The 11km walking and cycling track. The swimming pool, tennis, basketball and boule courts, the 18-hole adventure golf, and the freedom to bring your dogs.
A Note On Cost
Every price we publish includes VAT. Benguela Cove Investments (Pty) Ltd is a registered VAT vendor, which means VAT
at fifteen per cent is payable on transfer and no transfer duty is payable at all. Set against a comparable transfer-duty purchase, that saves a buyer between R820,000 and R2,340,000 depending on the price band.
Buyers acquiring through a VAT-registered entity for taxable purposes may be able to claim the input VAT. We recommend taking independent legal and tax advice, and Nick can introduce you to conveyancers who know the estate
well.
A way of life
Ownership here is the start of a long relationship with a particular place. A working, award-winning wine estate with cellars in continuous use, where owners receive an annual allocation of estate wine, up to 72 bottles a year, and are welcome at every harvest and tasting.
A small, settled, gated community with 24-hour security and the rhythms of a real neighbourhood rather than a resort. A landscape actively looked after: WWF Conservation Champion, Travelife certified, fronting a Ramsar wetland within the UNESCO Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
Owners have the lagoon-front jetty, slipway and boating garages, Moody Lagoon Restaurant and the Tasting Room, the 11km walking and cycling track, the swimming pool, tennis, basketball and boule courts, the 18-hole adventure golf, and the freedom to bring their dogs.
Every plot, size and price
The full register sets out every plot currently released, with sizes, positions and prices including and excluding VAT. Enter your details and we will email it to you straight away. Nick will follow up within two working days, with no obligation and no pressure.
Your contact
Speak with Nick
Nick Rea arranges private estate visits, walks specific plots with prospective buyers, and handles every conversation from the first call through to transfer, including the build. Call him directly on +27 82 499 9774 or write to developer@benguelacove.co.za .
Plot viewings are by appointment. Plots are walked with Nick rather than viewed alone, and most visits take about two hours. Staying a night or two while you decide is usually the best way to see the estate, and Nick can arrange a villa alongside your viewing.
Frequently asked questions
Can Benguela Cove arrange the build for me?
We work with, and can refer you to, a team of professionals who can build your dream home for you, and we assist with design, interiors and decoration through to handover. Benguela Cove does not build the home itself.
Do I pay transfer duty?
No. Plots are sold by a registered VAT vendor, so VAT at fifteen per cent is payable on transfer and no transfer duty is payable, a saving of between R820,000 and R2,340,000 against a comparable transfer-duty purchase.
Are the prices shown including VAT?
Yes. Every price on this page includes VAT. The full register also shows each price excluding VAT, so you can see the value of the land itself.
Which plots are available?
Plots are currently available in all five Collections, and the table above lists each one with its size, position and price. Availability changes, so Nick will confirm the current position before you make any decision.
Is there a deadline to build?
Owners submit building plans within eighteen months of transfer and begin building within twenty-four months, working within the estate’s architectural framework.
Is the lagoon protected?
Yes. The Bot River Lagoon forms part of the Bot-Kleinmond Estuarine System, designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2017. The estate is also a WWF Conservation Champion and sits within the UNESCO Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
What is the monthly levy?
R3,566.54 per month, excluding VAT, covering the roads, security, the Nature Reserve and all common areas, from the date of transfer.
Do owners receive wine?
Yes. Every owner receives an annual allocation of Benguela Cove wine, up to 72 bottles a year, from the date of transfer and whether or not they have built.
Can international buyers purchase?
Yes. International buyers are welcome, and building through the team we work with means you never need to manage a site from abroad. Nick will take you through the process, and we recommend independent legal and tax advice.