R 18 950 000 | farm property for sale in robertson rural

This magnificent irrigation farm of 1300 ha near McGregor is situated approximately 20 kms from Robertson. The farm has the Riviersonderend mountains as background, with a large mountain catchment area of its own. The farm currently has 23 ha of vineyards with cultivars such as Chardonnay 4.98 ha, Chenin Blanc 6.16 ha, Sauvignon Blanc 1.6 ha, Merlot 5.2 ha, Pinotage 2.1 ha and Petit Verdot 2.9 ha. All grapes are delivered to McGregor Cellar, nearby. Peach trees are on 3 ha. 7 ha of Apricots, 2 ha of which were planted in 2022, complete the orchards. Vegetables such baby marrows and butternuts are also planted seasonally, and sold at Boland Market in Epping. Rotation cover crops such as oats are planted for hay or grazing. Due to the location against the mountain ranges, the farm has ample available water that is stored in 5 dams, one of which one is new. Three boreholes yield water of very good quality at 9000 litres/hour (equipped with solar pump), 37 000 litres /hour and 45 000 litres/hour, respectively. Water test results are available. 40 ha is presently arable and planted land. The farm has excellent potential for expansion on an additional 40 ha of arable area. Irrigation is done by drip - or micro irrigation. The present stored water available is sufficient to expand plantings to about 60 ha, and with minor expansions to the dams, it might be possible to expand even more. Land that were previously used but overgrown by veld, can be developed and the soils are typical of the arable land in the area, with good production potential for crops such as citrus and blue berries, or more vineyards and fruit orchards, depending on sufficient water being available. The farm has its own boutique wine cellar and wine is bottled under its own label. This can be developed further to a bigger brand. Shares in McGregor Cellar, as well as the boutique wine trade mark, are included in the sale. A large four-bedroom homestead takes centre-stage with its cool garden, swimming pool, well-kept wooden floors, spacious rooms, various seating areas, deep veranda and modern kitchen. A second three-bedroom house and a third house, recently built, complete the accommodation. All houses are occupied by the family and could be turned into top-class guest accommodation by future owners. Two sheds provide room for a cellar, and storage for vehicles and implements. A well-established, popular privately-owned school on the farm property is rented to the government. Of the eight staff-houses, only two are being utilized. All of these are in good state of repair and some could be converted into chalets for tourists that flock to this area. All buildings and other infrastructure on the farm are in very good repair, and all the plantings are also in a good state. Access to the mountainous areas is on foot. Here one can go for long walks with the family dogs, marvel at the scenery and breathe in the fresh air of the beautiful country-side. All in all, this is an excellent, diverse farm with great possibilities as a stable economic unit. The farm is sold as a running concern in a company. The asking price is R 18,950,000-00, plus VAT. The owner VAT registered.