R54,100,000
One of the best and most well-established wine grape farms in South Africa. The farm harvested 3,715 tons in 2016. The estimated harvest projection will be at 5,000 tons in 2 years. Ample water is available from three earth dams with a joint capacity of 150,000m3. Furthermore, the farm is certified for water usage rights out of the Hex River Water Scheme, Worcester Oos Water Users Association and Central Breede River Water Users Association. Building plans of another dam with the capacity of 684,000m3 have already been approved by the Department of Water Affairs. However, the farm has more than enough water to supply current cultivated land. The proposed new dam is for planned establishment of new vineyards on the farm. The irrigation of the current vineyards are fully automated and can be controlled remotely from your cell phone and or PC. The water pump stations are secured with an alarm system and armed response.This highly mechanized farm functions with very little manual labour. The selling price includes all farming equipment. The full list of equipment, tractors, harvesting trailers, grape harvesters, pre-pruners, blowers, trimmers, water pumps and all tools, fittings and other extras will be made available on request.Currently 128 Ha of the farm is under vineyards of which 6 Ha can be replaced by the new owners with an additional 14 Ha. Many young vineyards were planted the last 5 years: 14.5 Ha planted in 2016; 10 Ha planted in 2015; 18 Ha planted in 2014; 5 Ha planted in 2013; 11 Ha planted in 2012; 11 Ha planted in 2011; 6 Ha planted in 2010.White cultivars: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Colombar.Red cultivars: Cabernet, Ruby Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage.The farm produces just over 11,5% of the grapes delivered to Aan de Doorns Co-operative Cellar situated right next to the farm. The projected delivery for 2018 is 13 %. The sale of the farm also includes the shares at Aan de Doorns Co-operative Cellar. The Cellar has a share in the First Cape organisation which is big in the UK. The main residence, with its beautiful wooden floors, has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, very spacious living areas and a lovely kitchen. Outside you will find an office, well-maintained swimming pool and a thatched roof bachelor flat. The manager’s residence consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living areas, and kitchen. Four newly renovated cottages are occupied by tenants with a rental income of R 3,800.00 each per month. There are three barns/sheds on different strategic places on the farm, one storeroom and also a milking shed and horse stable. The 12 workers cottages have no permanent tenure. No restitution claims exist against the property. Eskom electricity is available to all cottages.For sale as a going concern at 0% VAT for R 54,100,000.00 (Seller is VAT registered).
