662 ha Farm in Montagu

If you are looking for a peaceful and profitable retreat near Montagu, you will love this stunning farm on the Keisie river. It has 30 ha of high-quality grape vines and 10 ha of peach and apricot orchards. The main farm produces sundried Keisie, Supreme, Fantasy and Cascade peaches for loyal, private customers, about 3.69 ha as well as Bulida apricots, about 2.41 ha for the fruit Factory in Ashton (Tiger Brands). The farm consists of 2 title deeds and the other farm has 1.55 ha Bulida apricots and 2.39 ha of Keisie and Cascade peaches.

The soil is rich and fertile, suitable for growing various vegetables such as watermelons, pumpkins, mielies, onions and more. The farm has a reliable water supply from the Pietersfontein Dam, which is partly on the farm, and delivers water through gravity-fed micro irrigation. There are also 2 registered boreholes on the farm that serve as backup, with capacities ranging from 7m3 to 20m3 and 4 kw and 7 kw motors. The farm is sold together with another farm that shares the same water source, each with its own title deed.

On the main farm is 3.25 ha Chenin Blanc, 0.75 ha Red Muscadel, 0.95 ha White Muscadel, 7.17 ha Colombard a total of 12.12 ha vines.

On the other farm is 6.34 ha Chenin Blanc, 3.77 Red Muscadel, 0.95 ha Ruby and 3.89 ha Colombard a total of 16.22 ha.

The main house on the farm has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious outdoor braai area. There is also a guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom that can be rented out. The farm has 2 large storerooms and worker houses. The other farm also has a big house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and worker houses.

The farm is equipped with 12 solar panels, 2x 5 kw inverters and 2x 5 kw Lithium batteries.

The Pietersfontein Dam''s construction in the mid-1960s was a significant development aimed at supporting the agricultural needs of the region. Initially, the dam''s flood-irrigation system was a vital resource for farmers, particularly in the stretch from the dam to Avalon Springs. However, as the demands and environmental considerations evolved, the sustainability of such a system came into question. The introduction of the Cogmanskloof irrigation scheme marked a progressive shift towards a more efficient and sustainable method of water distribution, benefiting the farms in Montagu. This transition also saw individual initiatives, such as those by the owners of Grootland and Odenshoek, who took the innovative step of laying their own pipeline to ensure a direct and reliable water supply from the dam. These efforts reflect the dynamic nature of agricultural practices and the importance of adaptive water management strategies in response to changing conditions.

The sale includes 3 tractors and other farming equipment as a going concern. The seller is VAT registered therefore no VAT is added to the price. Don''t miss this opportunity to own this amazing farm. Contact me today to arrange a viewing.