On the outskirts of Malmesbury off the tar road going towards Darling is this 235 ha farm offering well maintained vineyards. With the farm's distinctive terroir the 107 dry land farmed bush vines have stood the test of time of which the high quality grapes are being delivered to a number of well-known wine estates.
The remaining land is mostly suitable for cattle and is fenced and demarcated into several camps. Ample grazing is supplied by a combination of established clovers, grasses as well as winter grain than can be sown. The herd of 50 cows achieves an impressive calving rate whereafter the calves are weaned and marketed. Various water troughs are evident across the farm. The are also 3 winter rain catchment dams.
The property is supplied with three phase Eskom power and water is sourced from a borehole delivering 500 liters per hour which is sufficient for domestic use and livestock. Another borehole, not fitted with a pump, was tested to deliver 1000 liters per hour.
The homestead offers 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and generously sized living spaces. The second house with its 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is rented out. Further accommodation includes two 1 bedroom cottages, also rented out.
To complete the building infrastructure is a main shed, a smaller shed and some utility outbuildings. A layer of electric fencing is around the homestead, second house, cottages and sheds.
Staff housing consists of 2 semidetached labourer cottages, each divided into two 2 bedroom living units and also another two separate 1 bedroom cottages.
The farm enjoys a sensational position on its own hill and boasts far reaching rural views. The location is convenient for access to all amenities offered by the vibrant town of Malmesbury. The seller is a VAT registered entity.
Price: R16 800 000 (VAT excluded) Read more...