Root44 for Sale in Stellenbosch

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Root44 for Sale in Stellenbosch, Here’s What You Need to Know!

Stellenbosch is held very tightly by a closed loop investor market, so when a stand-out property comes to market, everyone pays attention.

Root44 – a 5.1-hectare property located on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West – is being brought to market by Galetti via a Sealed Bid process, with final and binding offers set for 31 August.

More About the Property

In Stellenbosch, everybody knows everybody and Root44 has certainly attracted a lot of interest in the past. It has been both a Wine Emporium and a tourism market where locals and foreigners alike come to experience the best Stellenbosch has to offer from both a culinary and viticulture point of view.

Root44 Stellenbosch Comes to Market

Over R200-million invested in the property since 2016, and it’s enjoyed consistent foot traffic as thousands of visitors arrive each week.

Root44 Stellenbosch Comes to Market

Over R200 million has been invested into the property since 2016, and it has enjoyed consistent foot traffic, with thousands of visitors each week. While not currently zoned for retail or hospitality, the opportunity lies in its flexibility. It could be repositioned as a destination retail hub, a boutique hospitality offering, or even a large-scale conference and events venue, subject to rezoning and municipal approvals.

The key here will be collaboration with the Stellenbosch municipality to deliver an asset that promotes the town as a global wine and tourism destination. This is more than a local property play — it’s a chance to create a consolidated international showcase for the Stellenbosch brand.

What Makes Root44 for Sale in Stellenbosch So Unique?

Strategic Location: Located along the scenic and high-traffic R44 wine route, the property enjoys strong visibility and seamless access between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
Size and Scope: Encompassing 4,830m² of lifestyle and retail space within a broader 5.1-hectare property, Root44 is already a fully operational facility with infrastructure in place.
Diverse Revenue Streams: Anchored by a Wine Emporium featuring over 300 premium local wines, Root44 includes a tasting lounge, oyster and sushi bar, coffee café, and a full-service restaurant with vineyard views.
Family-Friendly Experience: The weekend market combines live music, artisanal food stalls, craft vendors, and dedicated kids’ zones, bringing in high-volume, diversified footfall from both locals and tourists.
Built-In Event Capabilities: The venue already hosts weddings, corporate functions, and private events, and its flexible all-weather design allows for easy expansion into weekday trade or even formal conferencing.
Architectural Appeal: Designed with striking, contemporary flair, Root44 presents an attractive destination for retail, hospitality, and events — with significant scope to evolve further.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a landmark commercial asset in a region where prime property rarely becomes available for acquisition.

Why Stellenbosch?

As the country’s leading wine region, home to boutique hotels and luxury wine estates, Stellenbosch welcomes around 800,000 local and international visitors each year. The top schools and easy city commute have also seen people increasingly migrating to Stellenbosch as a homestead, with 2024 statistics highlighting a 2.1% year-on-year growth rate – bringing the population to just over 209,000.