At the foot of the Swartberg Mountains just outside the historical Prince Albert is this water rich farm consisting of two portions of 1,059 hectares in extent. An area known for its vineyards, fruit, olives, nuts, vegetable seed production, lucerne, sheep and ostrich.
Important characteristics:
- Mountain stream and fountain water feeds fresh water from the mountain into an earth dam from where the irrigation system is fed at a pressure of 6 bar.
- The listed water allocation is 870,000 cubic meter per annum for 110 hectare irrigation of which 202,000 cubic meter may be stored.
- 26 hectares under irrigation currently, mainly lucerne, which can be extended to 75 hectares.
- Two houses consist of the main manner house, and a second house which can be restored.
- Outbuildings are barns for feed storage, sheep kraals and workers accommodation. No workers live on the farm.
- The one portion of the farm is mainly flat and ideal for irrigation and sheep farming.
- The parts closer to the Swartberg mountains are ideal for game or cattle.
- The biggest asset is the constant fresh water source. The water opens up many agricultural opportunities.
The Albert area has developed into a tourist destination and attracts weekenders and permanent residents from all over the country. Properties and accommodation are in high demand and prices are on the rise. With this farm only 8 km outside Prince Albert and at the foot of the Swartberg Pass makes it ideal for tourism.
The farm is sold as a going concern with farm implements.
The price excludes VAT
Agent's Professional Fee is included in the price advertised.