SELDOM AVAILABLE. COMBINATION OF FRUIT – LIVESTOCK- HONEYBUSH TEA – GUEST FARM.

INTRODUCTION

Very well situated for quests off R62 on the way to Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth (220 km), Jeffreys Bay (180km), Knysna (85km) over Prince Alfred Pass. George Airport (120 km)

Stable income from different identities on farm.

SIZE OF FARM 1409.1145 Hectares

FARM DIVISION

917.5993 Hectares mountainous veldt with Honey Bush Tea.

23 Hectares Fruit consisting of:
10 Hectares yellow clingstone peaches
2 Hectares Fuji apples
2 Hectares Golden Delicious apples
4 Hectares Sundowner apples
4.5 Hectares Packhams Triumph pears
0.5 Hectare Rosemary pears

± 128 Hectares arable land
± 40 Hectares irrigable land
± 15 Hectares lucern permanent irrigation
± 4 Hectares under drip/micro irrigation for vegetables like tomatoes

Balance of farm – Guest facilities land, Veldt, some wasteland, roads.

WATER SUPPLY IRRIGATION

Water pump from Groot river with 30 000itres per hour capacity, pump directly onto orchards.

Well planned scheme. Delivering 3 hour cycles during irrigation season. Can also pump directly from river into 2 large Irrigation dams. Additional 12 000 litres per hour borehole also incorporated into irrigation scheme.

Type of Irrigation. Most of orchards under drip irrigation, small percentage micro’s.

Further permanent irrigation from dam on lucerne – 8kw motor 

FARMING

Main branch fruit. A particularly good local informal market for yellow clingstone peaches exists. Apples, pears export market with week rand.

Livestock mutton/wool bred sheep
Cattle on mountain veldt

Honey Bush Tea:
Yearly harvesting Honey Bush Tea.
Very popular for health reasons specially in the East. This branch needs no expenses from owner, with good income.

GUEST FARM

As mentioned in the “Introduction’ the guest part of the farm is favourably situated on the R62 to Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth. With beautiful views on the majestic Witteberg mountain. To get away from “Busy buzzling life” is the place to be.

Consists of 3 cottages, sleeps 4 people in each. Rustic appearance with microwave and electric kettle. Bedding/towels supplied. An inside braai also outside braai on stoep to just sit and enjoy peacefulness and views.

Die Skooltjie also fully equipped and bedding. Can sleep 8 people.

Die Ou Opstal can accommodate 12 people. Also fitted with all the forementioned.

Outbuildings to old opstal: Shed, Old stable, Kraal with shelters.

Lately a camping terrain with ablution block. 3 large paved camp sites. Electricity and running water are available.

Activities include:
Marked Hiking trails
Rowing
Fishing
Swimming in river pool
Mountain Cycling

A once in a lifetime opportunity.

R26,000,000 Now Harvesting as going concern for Vat purposes

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