Keble Estate Farm has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The farm was established around 1882 by Reverend Algernon Harcourt-Vernon, an Anglican priest who studied theology at Keble College, Oxford, after which he named the estate.

He designed and built a Victorian-style sandstone manor house on the property using locally quarried stone, along with the small St Michael and All Angels Chapel, reflecting the influence of traditional English country estates. The homestead featured fine original woodwork and included a large music room capable of hosting formal gatherings and dinners. Situated on more than 300 hectares of farmland approximately 13 km from Clocolan in the Eastern Free State, the estate developed into an important agricultural property in the region.

Over time, Keble Estate became known for its cattle breeding, particularly as one of the first Jersey cow studs in the Free State, as well as its long-standing involvement in horse breeding and equestrian traditions. The farm remained in the Harcourt-Vernon family for more than a century and forms part of the broader history of the area, which saw activity during the Anglo-Boer War in the early 1900s.

In 1947, horses from the estate were transported to nearby Modderpoort for use by the British Royal Family during their visit to South Africa, further adding to the estate’s unique historical connections.

Today, Keble Estate remains a historic working farm and heritage property, preserving its original character, architecture and agricultural significance while continuing the legacy established more than a century ago.