One of the best kept secrets in the Fouriesburg area is Destiny Castle – located close to town. This Castle are build on Caledonspoort farm link with Bestersvallei Farm. The castle is situated right at the top of the mountain and will offer you a 360-degree view of the Witteberg mountains and nearby Lesotho. There are many stories surrounding the castle and its origins. One being that the castle was originally built by a Chinese emperor.
There is a four-by-four (4x4) route that will lead you directly to the entrance of the caste. If you prefer air-travel, the castle has its own airstrip that is approximately 800 metres in length (the airstrip is suitable for helicopters). If you would rather prefer a thorough tour of the property, the Union House can provide you with various tour options
– there is a guest house located on the property if you want to extend your visit.
The CASTLE on Caledonspoort Farm consists of:
A Chapel which provides you with plenty of room for guests – perfect for any celebration.
Five modern bedrooms, each with its own on-suite bathroom and classic finishes.
Spacious living areas along with a private cinema.
A patio with a 360-degree view to watch over the open areas towards Caledon River.
A spacious dining area that is situated close to the castle's well-equipped kitchen.
The majority of the castle is built out of Sandstone that was layered by hand.
There are 24 natural spings on Caledonspoort Farm and never documented to dry up. Very strong waterEskom electricity is provided across the entire property.
The property is fitted with generators to assist in times of power loss.
Caledonspoort farm are surrounded with 300 Ha arable lands and beautiful land scaping.
The property currently are used for an x-tra income and R6000 per night can be charged to
customer's staying over.
This Castle have been designed that a second floor can be build upon the existing Structure.
Although the owners never market this Tourist attraction they have plenty of European clients staying over
from time to time.
There is walking trail's and motor bike and off road trail's that can also be market to lift the
income on the Two farms with the Castle as an attraction for visitors or for Weddings to take place
with plenty of x-tra accommodation at Bestervallei Farm.
Caledonspoort farm have a workers house on and a second property that can be updated and be
used again at the foot of the Farm before taking up the 4x4 trial to the Destiny's Castle.
Other building situated on Bestersvallei Farm :
The staff house is located near the airstrip and consists of four on-suite bedrooms, a living area, as well as a one bedroom flat. The staff house can be used for staff or any other occasion that might arise. The property also offers undercover parking for up to six vehicles.
The Union House (1870). Furnished in antique relics dating back to the Boer War.
Cedar House – Currently occupied by the property's owners.
The farm (Bestersvallei – 761 hectare) has a fully functioning working area in which it grows mealies and wheat for the livestock that is situated on the land.
Bestersvallei Farm succesfully farmed Cherries, Nuts, Pears, Maize, Wheat, Sunflower, Soya Beans in the passed.
Currently about 40 HA Lucerne bringing in an income on rental for the land area R1200 per hectare
Owners currently do not work the lands have other business to attend to.
The arable lands in terms of Caledons poort Farm are approximately 400 HA
Bestersvallei Farm arable land area about 300 HA
There are Three Boreholes on Bestersvallei Farm Only One in use currently
Three sheds for Tractors and equipment or to harvest the Lucern
An old school that is also currently in use for Storage
This two Farms are linked together with a servitude
This make it a Farm with it's own Destiny called Destiny's Castle
The most famous Castle in the Country
Was called the Gentlemen's Castle on Top Billing and recently with KykNet TV show "Op my Eish "with Brendan Peyper
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