574.7 ha Farm in Queenstown Central

Price excludes VAT | Seller is a VAT Vendor | Sold as a Going Concern | Livestock Excluded | Farm Machinery and Equipment Included

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established agricultural property situated approximately 27 km south of Queenstown.

The farm extends over 574.7 hectares and offers a valuable combination of irrigated land, permanent scheduled water rights, grazing, established infrastructure and diverse agricultural potential.

The property is situated along the Klipplaat River, which is fed by the Waterdown Dam. It has approximately 51.9 hectares of permanent scheduled water rights, as well as a borehole. Current water-right certificates are available for inspection during the purchasers due-diligence process.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

Total farm size: 574.7 ha

Established Irrigation: 72 ha

Dryland: 25 ha

Grazing: Approximately 502 ha

Permanent scheduled water rights: 51.9 ha

Borehole

5 earth dams, with 3 currently in use

Various rainwater-harvesting tanks

Average annual rainfall of approximately 450 mm

Sweet and sour veld suitable for livestock

IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE

The farm has an established irrigation system consisting of:

12 ha overhead floppy irrigation

25 ha dragline irrigation

35 ha centre-pivot irrigation, comprising:

2 x 13 ha pivots

1 x 9 ha pivot

Centre pivots equipped with VSD systems for improved energy efficiency

This infrastructure provides a solid foundation for ongoing crop production, with scope for the new owner to adapt and expand the farming operation according to their requirements.

AGRICULTURAL USE

The property has supported a variety of farming activities, including:

Approximately 22 ha of irrigated lucerne

Approximately 13 ha of irrigated teff

Oats

Cabbage

Livestock farming

A 4.7 ha pecan nut orchard, currently in its fifth year

The pecan orchard is included in the sale at no additional cost and offers further long-term production potential.

The previous rose-growing operation has been discontinued, allowing the purchaser to decide how the relevant land and infrastructure will be utilised in future.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

The farm is serviced by two Eskom electricity points:

1 x 100 kVA supply

1 x 50 kVA supply

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION & IMPROVEMENTS

The property includes a spacious four-bedroom main residence featuring:

Entertainment area

Braai facilities

Swimming pool

Established garden

Additional improvements include:

2 large storerooms

2 hay sheds

6 serviced staff houses

Livestock camps with water points

Livestock handling facilities

Established agricultural and irrigation infrastructure

FARMING AND FUTURE POTENTIAL

The combination of permanent water rights, established irrigation, extensive grazing and existing improvements makes this property suitable for a range of agricultural uses.

The farm offers potential for continued crop production, further development of the pecan orchard and livestock farming across the grazing areas. Its river frontage, natural setting and game presence, including kudu and other antelope, may also support future agri-tourism or lifestyle-related opportunities, subject to the required approvals.

A WELL-ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY

This farm offers more than size alone. It combines valuable water rights, established irrigation infrastructure, productive agricultural land, grazing, residential accommodation and supporting farm improvements in one substantial property.

Price excludes VAT. Seller is a VAT Vendor. Sale is as a going concern, with livestock excluded.

Private viewings are strictly by appointment.