R24,500,000
This 22 hectare farm is idyllically situated in the farming community between Paarl and Franschhoek and the perennial Berg River forms a natural border on the Eastern side of the property. Its idyllic location secures breath-taking views of the mountains, valley and vineyards.The main residence is in good condition and constitutes a spacious house (360 sq metres) with a swimming pool. The property also boasts other accommodation facilities securing a continuous income. It consists of a historic house (built 1887 and even Paul Kruger once slept in this house) currently used as an art studio, a 200 sq metre house, a 150 sq metre house as well as a 120 sq metre cottage. All these houses are in good repair and occupied by tenants. Agricultural activities consist of vineyards: Chardonnay (2003), Chenin Blanc (1986) and Hanepoot (1978); a thousand lemon trees, 500 guava trees and 1,3 hectare vacant land suitable for lavender or olives. All arable land is considered good agricultural soil, suitable for the production of any type of crop.The property is ideal to be converted into a small boutique wine cellar and or as a restaurant with a wedding / conference venue. The equestrian section of the farm consists of 11 hectares of paddocks, plenty of stables and 7 labourer cottages.Water rights from the Berg River exist in the form of summer and winter water. Water gets pumped direct to an irrigation dam on the highest point of the farm. From there it is pumped or gravitate into the irrigation system.The farm is well located and the new owner would be in a position to fully explore the opportunities this farm offers. All equipment and loose assets are included in the selling price of R22,000,000, making the deal a going concern.This working and lifestyle farm offers an income, panoramic views over the Bergriver as well as the mountains and vineyards and with the necessary improvements it can become a popular and profitable tourist attraction!
