Great Estates: Ranch Compound With Private Golf Course
This sprawling Colesburg, South Africa, ranch compound is practically its own city. In addition to a spacious main house and multiple guest quarters, the property also includes a stud farm, private chapel, private golf course, tennis court and lap pool. Phenomenal views and countless ways to entertain and relax -- why would you ever leave?
South African Ranch Overview
This South African ranch once belonged to famed golfer Gary Player. In addition to a private golf course (of course), the farm also has facilities for raising and training racehorses with stables, treatment rooms and an oval race track.
Lawn and House at Night
Acres of lawns and forests encompass the property and all its amenities. There's also a tennis court, private chapel and several guest units.
Entrance Courtyard With Koi Pond
One of the home's spectacular spaces is this enclosed courtyard that features a koi pond naturally lit by a large skylight overhead.
Hallway With Antler Chandelier
The main residence features vaulted ceilings and rustic accents in keeping with the ranch's roots. An antler chandelier lights this hallway and there's a animal hide rug underfoot.
Rustic Living Room With Vaulted Ceiling
A vaulted ceiling and French doors that open to the home's outdoor spaces make this living room feel so light and airy. A large natural fiber rug grounds the interior.
Large Country Kitchen With Pot Rack
This large kitchen feels simple in style, with white countertops, clean-lined cabinets and bare walls. But the amenities are chef quality and the long island makes sure there's plenty of prep space to go around.
Rustic Dining Room With Striped Rug
Host 12 in great comfort and style in this home's formal dining room that mixes friendly ranch details with grand-scale elements like the long, glass dining table.
Guest House Living Room
There are two guest flats and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest house on the estate. This one has a barn-like feel with a sliding door and vaulted roof.
Rustic Bedroom With Purple Sofa
A royal purple velvet sofa gives majesty to this big bedroom that looks out over lawns and mountains.
Bedroom With Metal Canopy Beds
This bedroom is a chic twist on rustic style with matching metal canopy beds, a stone floor and ensuite bathroom with glass walls.
Backyard With Lap Pool
In the middle of a stretch of green lawn, a blue lap pool is the crown jewel. The property also includes a three-bedroom guest house with its own pool.
Barbecue Area and Lap Pool
The outdoor spaces of this South Africa estate are as spectacular as the interiors. Here, a lap pool is bordered by an enclosed barbecue area with a hot tub.
Private Golf Course
The estate's private golf course was designed by professional golfer and the ranch's former owner, Gary Player.
Horses and Stable
This ranch has been breeding and raising champion race horses since 1883. There are stables, veterinary offices, tack rooms, a race track, exercise paddocks and more.
Stable and Exercise Area
In addition to luxurious living quarters, this ranch is also a world-class stud farm with 46 stables and 14 staff houses as well as exercise paddocks and an enclosed race track.
