618 ha Farm in Robertson

ROBERTSON: VERSATILE VINEYARD, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT FARM

This versatile 618 ha farm is situated approximately 30 km south of Robertson in a prosperous farming area. It is not only a working farm, with a historic homestead, but also boasts beautiful scenery of green hills and veld flowers in spring, and snow-capped mountains in winter. On drives around the farm, different kinds of antelope such as Grey Rheebuck and Duikers unexpectedly stray into view.

Access to the farm is via a tarred road from Robertson, and a section of dirt road that is kept in good condition.

The soil in this area is mostly deep red loam with good irrigation quality. It is suitable for almost every irrigable crop including the vineyards, fruit trees and a variety of cash crop vegetables planted every season. Neighbouring farmers grow blueberries, dragon fruit and citrus with equal success.

An abundance of water is sourced from a high-yielding mountain spring, mountain run-off and several fitted boreholes, The water is stored in 6 large dams and 2 smaller dams. The Sonderend mountains form a stunning backdrop to the farming activities and the snow in the mountainous part of the farm results in good run-off during the winter,

Water rights of 112 ha, at 7,000 m are registered to this farm.

In normal, drought-free, circumstances the farm has sufficient water to irrigate in excess of 100 ha. depending on the types of crops. All plantings are under drip and micro irrigation.

Permanent crops currently consist of 33 ha of quality wine varietals and 12 ha of peaches and apricots. A list of all varietals is available.

A section of approximately 51 ha is being used for further expansion of permanent crops and vegetables. 13 ha is currently planted with watermelon, artichokes and beets to sell at the market.

46 ha of arable land is not developed yet and can still be equipped for irrigation.

The quality grapes are sought-after and the harvest is sold to the co-op cellar, 7 km from the farm. All cash

Global Gap and WIETA certification is up to date.

The homestead dates back to the mid-19th Century when the area known as Middelbosjesveld was first inhabited by farmers who had moved inland from the Cape. It consists of 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, with office, entertainment areas, with a swimming pool. The loft spans the same area as the ground floor.

A second house modern house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with all the required amenities.

An old cellar building, a double garage, several sheds for vehicles and farm machinery, 2 storerooms, a stable, meat processing room and a cooler room complete the building infrastructure. All buildings are in a good state of upkeep.

A network of well-maintained roads gives access to orchards, vineyards, dams, hills and valleys alike. There are numerous secluded spots where bungalows could be built to accommodate guests. The scenic and remote destination lends itself to hiking and mountain-biking, or to simply enjoy the quiet of the county-side on easy saunters into the veldt.

Movable assets such as tractors, trailers and rotovators are included in the sale. A list will be made available.

Six permanent staff members work and live on the farm.

Sold as a running concern: R 32,000,00.00 plus VAT.

The owner is VAT registered.