MULTI PROPERTY AUCTION 
WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026 @ 11:00 AM
VENUE: THE OYSTER BOX – 2 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD, UMHLANGA ROCKS
VACANT LAND DEVELOPMENT
New Forest Development Sites
Set in a beautiful park amongst huge trees and adjacent to the pristine Umgeni River, these plots are a unique offering in the Natal Midlands, with a view of mountains and indigenous forest (part of the largest privately-owned forests in KwaZulu Natal). The sites form an oxbow onto the river and offer a great deal of privacy. The plots are adjacent to a sanctuary/ retreat.
One of the greatest attractions of theses plots is that the owners would have a servitude over the rest of the farm. Whilst traversing in the forests one would come across centuries old yellowwoods (some as old as 500 years), glades, streams and waterfalls etc.
Adjacent is a KZN wildlife conservation area which encompasses the huge vlei area, which is the headwater of the great Umgeni, one of the major rivers in KZN.
The farm is home to countless bird, forest and savannah species. There is multiplicity of wildlife; eland, oribi, mountain reedbuck and a host of smaller forest dwelling animals roam through the properties. Furthermore, on the farm is the biggest trout farm and trout fly-fishing dam in the Midlands, and by joining the fishing association one would be entitled to fish under the rules of the association. Nowhere else in the Midlands can one own a freehold plot of land yet have access to a vast wilderness in which to roam.
The farm is situated 15- 20 minutes from Nottingham Road towards the Drakensberg just past Fort Nottingham. Access to the properties is via a district road which comes to a cul-de-sac shortly after the subject property, so this road has very low density of traffic and has no impact on the tranquillity of this piece of paradise.
The farm is not adjacent to any densely populated tribal areas and does not form part of any farms earmarked for tribal land claims. Because of the remoteness of the properties there is not a big security threat. The farm is surrounded by neighbours on all sides with access for security companies. The people who have built there all have a security company.
8 Plots :
Plot 10 -2645m² – Across the river, stand alone
Plot 16 -2811m² – Riverfront
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Plot 17 -1806m² – Riverfront
Plot 18 -1709m² – Riverfront
Plot 20 -2635m² – Riverfront
Plot 21 -2793m² – Not riverfront, facing communal park with big trees
Plot 22- 1839m² – Not riverfront, facing communal park with big trees
Plot 23- 2370m² – Not riverfront, facing communal park with big trees
Notes:
It might be possible to obtain plot 28 to complete the portfolio bordering the communal park access
All zoned Rural Residential
Whilst there is a time limit indicated on the HOA Constitution regarding BUILD-BY DATE, the HOA has advised me that they will not hold anyone to this.
FA Map of whole area, showing Township and Remainder of New Forest Farm (the whole green area on this map) and Lake Lyndhurst. Ignore all the yellow blocks, this is the original development plan.
Portions 10, 16,17, 18, 21, 22, 23 have fishing and recreation rights on Rem NF assigned if a license is obtained. Title Deed for Portion 20 – whilst DFA is referred to, recreation rights on Rem NF not specified.
FURTHER DETAILS:
–The only house in existence in Township is Portion 19, owned by the family, who were the original owners of the whole farm.
– The Lake officially forms part of Farm Remainder, and the Lake and Lake area is managed by its own Land Owners Association.
-There are quotes from Eskom for connecting the Plots for electricity, which are dated.
– All plots will have to make their own arrangement for water supply and sanitation – in accordance with requirements from Municipality in terms of proximity to Umgeni River. Town Planning advised the building distance restriction is a distance greater than 32m from the Umgeni high water mark, to be established on site by a council approved engineer or hydrologist. This most particularly pertains to the French Drain or similar waste disposal system.
-All building plans must be approved by Municipality and the HOA chairman
-HOA still in place – ALL NF OWNERS COMPELLED TO BECOME MEMBERS, INCLUDING REM FARM OWNER but there’s a moratorium on paying levies at present. Still functioning only on basic level – hold AGM’s and have 4 Trustees and Chairman.
– Plot owners/HOA members have the right to use the Lake for fishing in accordance with Rules & Regulations of HOA Constitution and Lake Lyndhurst Land Owners Association and also to hike, sight-see, cycle etc on the Remainder of the Farm as was proposed in the DFA and entrenched in their Title Deeds and Constitution (recreation rights).
-DFA and HOA Constitution allowed for various “Communal areas” e.g. Fishing Lodge but there are actually no communal areas, although access by various plot owners to their sites must be a given as the ‘farm remainder’ surrounds all plots. Land directly alongside the river itself (Riparian banks) not individually ‘owned/controlled’ as strictly speaking falls under Dept Water Affairs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ANDREW ON 082 601 9278
