The Long Wait is Over
MONTAGU Sole Mandate – Nestled at the base of the…
R5,990,000
FOR SALE
R29,500,000
MONTAGU RURAL
Imagine owning a farm that promises high yield and immense potential, poised on the brink of extraordinary productivity. This young, vibrant development is about to burst into full-scale production, offering an impressive array of assets and opportunities.
For livestock farming, the farm features a thriving Dohne-Marino operation. Three hundred and seventy ewes currently lambing with an impressive 65% twin rate. Additionally, around 80 slaughter lambs, 25 young ewes, 4 Dohne rams and 6 Dormer rams.
The almond orchard, holds remarkable promise. Yield expected to start topping 3 tons per hectare in 2025 with a further 15% increase for 2026. Two cultivars, Soleta and Gwarra respectively planted during 2019 (3.8 ha) and 2020 (6.56 ha + 7.14 ha).
The 5.1 hectares of Chardonnay vineyard is another jewel of the property, planted in 2018, it produces high-quality grapes currently delivered to De Wet Cellar and sold to World Class Winemaker and establishment since 1942. A summarized income spreadsheet from 2022 to 2024 indicates steady growth, with 2024 projections looking even more promising with an extremely good value to be even pooled separately from the bulk of commercial produce. Needless to say the price per ton is unique.
Housing facilities include five brick and plaster staff houses, one Wendy staff house, and two overnight cottages. Water and irrigation infrastructure is robust, featuring boreholes with potential yield of 215 m³/h and registered volume of over 400,000 m³ pa, complemented by nearly 200,000 m³ pa from tributaries. The farm boasts a large dam storing 248,000 cubic meters and a secondary dam registered for 40,000 cubic meters. The irrigation system includes heavy hauling 200 mm class 9 uPVC underground mains, an Arkal Spring clean filter station with stainless-steel manifolds and a Gator irrigation computer system. Additionally, two Agrico center pivots cover a total 35 hectares, with provisions for expansion already tapped into the mainlines.
Vehicle and equipment assets are extensive, and included. The farm also features comprehensive sheep handling facilities and tools necessary for efficient operations.
Spanning around 1600 hectares, almost 700 hectares of the farm’s open spaces, once old dry lands, offer possibilities for hemp, prickly pears, or even solar farming. Its mild summers and high cold unit winters make this property an increasingly rare and sought-after gem in the face of global warming, ideal for sustainable and profitable farming. This is a unique opportunity to invest in a farm with proven high yield potential and diverse, productive ventures. Include cold unit fruit to the mix for an unparalleled window of fruit delivery to the export market with some tourism or game on a 320 hectare area where the scenery is vast and breathtaking.
VEHICLES AND IMPLIMENTS
This farm is becoming a hybrid farm not just with alternative energy potential but also on the perfect track for produce of optimum yield and quality. Add eco tourism and you have nailed it on the breathtaking scenery of Driefontein.
Price excludes VAT and is a full on going concern.
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