11 ha Farm in Barrydale

Here is a unique opportunity to have a lifestyle that could include small scale olive farming and processing, or to have a small farm that includes a mix of animal husbandry and crops. The farm is conveniently situated in the peaceful Klein Karoo Village of Barrydale, providing easy access to labour from the village.

The micro climate and soil are perfectly suited to growing olives and a variety vegetables, fruits and crops. There are three olive groves under irrigation, spanning 3.3 hectares of the farm with 1000 olive trees, and room for expansion to an additional 1500 olive trees.

The farm is well supplied with water and irrigation and has a borehole. The borehole has capacity to pump 6000 litres per hour. There are two earth dams on the farm. Water rights certificate as per BGCMA available for pumping rights of 22 hours per week as well as a water turn.

The Huisriver, home to the critically endangered Redfin Minnow, meanders along the farm on two sides and the current owners are participating in an initiative to ensure that the riparian environment is optimised for the survival of this indigenous fish.

Buildings on the farm include a spacious and comfortable north facing farm house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge, dining room, kitchen, study, a sunny front porch and a back porch with deck overlooking one of the dams.

Two cottages on the farm provide rental income while a third cottage is in need of repair. A fourth cottage is occupied by the farm labourer.

Further rental income comes from the short term lease of agricultural land.

The garage can accommodate four cars, while additional parking is provided under a carport.

The olive processing shed is fully equipped with an olive press and all the necessary utensils.

There are four store rooms and stabling for cows, horses or sheep.

All the farm equipment is included in the sale. These include a tractor, plough, cultivator, harrow additional diesel water pump and more.

Call today to find out more about your opportunity to grow and expand on this lifestyle farm.