Situated on the slopes of Simonsberg just outside Stellenbosch lies the historic Morgenhof Wine Estate, which is set to go on auction in August 2021 for the first time in its 329-year history.
The current owner, Anne Cointreau, is a member of the renowned Cointreau family from the Cognac region of France and bought this 213-hectare estate in 1993 as Fin24 notes.
More than 70 hectares of the estate is under vine while some of the buildings on the farm includes a wine tasting room, restaurant bistro, the main manor house consisting of five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a lounge, dining room and kitchen, a wrap-around open terrace and a splash pool, chapel (a firm favourite for weddings) and a banquet hall.
According to BusinessTech, High Street Auctions director and lead auctioneer Joff van Reenen said that the estate will be auctioned on August 25 while touching on some of the stunning features of the property.
“With regards the estate itself, two luxury manor houses with exquisite finishes and furnishings, a wine tasting venue, a wedding chapel, guest cottages, function rooms, a unique architect-designed sunken octagonal skylit wine cellar and a large award-winning winery are just some of the special features of this splendid property.
“Morgenhof’s portfolio of wines includes a mixture of reds and whites, ranging from the fresh Sauvignon Blanc to the barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc. The red wine range offers a selection of iconic single varietal wines including a revered Merlot and a vibrant Pinotage, as well as a Bordeaux-style blend that is also the flagship of the Morgenhof range.”
“The owner says she is winding up her affairs to go and enjoy her golden years with her grandchildren in France,” Van Reenen adds as per Fin24.
If you haven’t visited this farm before, here’s a peek into the magic and beauty that encapsulates this 213-hectare estate:
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