433 ha Farm in Montagu

The farm near Montagu represents a remarkable opportunity for agricultural development and diversification. With its rich soil and established infrastructure, it''s primed for a variety of agricultural ventures. The region''s climate is conducive to growing a range of cash crops, including grain, onion seed production as well as vegetables, with Livestock farming, particularly sheep farming, is another viable source of income, supported by the farm''s multiple feeding lots designed for raising Karoo lamb, a product famous for its quality. Seed production on contract adds another layer of potential revenue, while the cultivation of vegetables and berries can capitalize on the fertile land.

The irrigation system consists of a 21ha allocation from the Dwariga Irrigation Scheme. 6 x fitted boreholes, 3 x fountains as well as 4 x earth dams all supply this multipurpose farm with its water. 21ha Dryland for the drying of stone-fruit and this includes the shelters for the Sulphur contamination. Electricity is supplied by 4 x Eskom Transformers.

This makes the perfect family due to it offering 2 x Dwellings and 1 x Granny Flat. Both homes are suitable for two full families due to both offering 3 to 4 x bedrooms, 2 bathrooms each, kitchens, lounges, dining rooms, braai rooms and a pool. The Granny Flat is a 1 bed and 1 bathroom. Furthermore 13 Labourer''s cottages, 2 x full family Wendy''s. The additional extra''s that make this farm functional, highly productive and financially viable, placing it in the Mega group, is the 3 x cold rooms, 5 x Storerooms and 3 x Large Sheds.

Land Distribution:

The farm''s 42 ha is meticulously organized into specialized blocks for diverse agricultural activities.

Additional Land:

A substantial area of 23.2 HA is reserved for vegetable seed production or other crops as per preference.

Electricity:

The farm is well-equipped with four Eskom power points:

1x 200 kWh

3x 25 kW

Water Resources:

Dams: Four earth dams with varying capacities and equipped with booster pumps, totaling 317,000 m.

Earthdam (Janlootsrivier) 80 000 m - 7.5 kW booster pump

Earthdam (Nuwedam) 107 000 m - 7.5 kW booster pump

Earthdam (Modderdam) 80 000 m - 5.5 kW booster pump

Earthdam (Scheme) 100 000 m - 50% usage (Gravitation and 4kW booster pump)

Boreholes:

Six boreholes with different capacities, ensuring a steady water supply for irrigation and farm operations.

Dwariga - 5.5 kW @ 20 000 l/h

Dwariga river - 5.5 kW @ 20 000 l/h

Garbage pits - 4.0 kW @ 14 000 l/h

White walls - 4.0 kW @ 14 000 l/h

Cooler room - 5.5 kW @ 20 000 l/h

Old house - 4.0 kW @ 14 000 l/h

Infrastructure:

Storage and Workspaces:

Multiple sheds and outbuildings provide ample space for storage and farm operations.

Milking Parlor:

A dedicated 120m2 area for dairy processing.

The 15HA land use distribution of the farm is divided into the following blocks planted with:

Apricot

Super Gold 2,4 HA (0,4 HA - 2009 & 2,0 HA - 2017)

Bebeco 2,0 HA (1,6 HA - 2009 & 0,4 HA - 2017)

Pears

Early BC 2HA (2015)

Peaches

Keisie 1,6 HA (2017)

Vineyards

Colombar 3,5 HA

White Muscadel 3,5 HA (2017)

Accessibility:

Strategically located with easy access to the main road R62 and proximity 20 km from Montagu and local schools.

Interested parties are encouraged to arrange a private tour to experience the farm''s offerings firsthand.