Beauty and productivity moulded in one unique opportunity, with potential beyond imagination.
Situated on the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountains on the rainy side of the mountain range, on the very popular R60, between Ashton and Swellendam in the Western Cape, you will find this gem.
The opportunities are abundant, really the full spectrum of country living – potential in the hospitality industry, overnight accommodation cottage/s, making your own wine and providing your own produce on any scale you are comfortable with. Even a micro-brewery, distilling Gin etc. is an opportunity that can be considered. A very interesting and diverse cactus forest, previously used in a model photoshoot and even Cactus Pears which will provide the first harvest soon.
Gabled Manor House: (340 SQM): Built in 1933 and extensively restored and extended during 1996 with two large verandas overlooking the Langeberg Mountains. Complete with cosy farm kitchen, 4 bedrooms 3 of which are en-suite, two lounges and a reception room. Between the kitchen and four car garage is a large shady braai area.
Manager’s House: (140 SQM)
3-Bedroom, one bathroom, Open plan Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge.
Mountain Cottage: (120 SQM)
2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom, Open plan Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge, Plunge pool filled by Mountain ‘leiwater’, 100% Off-grid Solar.
Five Labourers’ Cottages.
Big Shed: (540 SQM) with tremendous opportunities
If you can dream it, you can do it! Unbelievable potential from farm restaurant, microbrewery, wine making, too many options to mention.
New Shed: (340 SQM)
Currently vacant but it was a happy home for a number of vintage cars!
There are two massive storage dams which are filled by rain water from the vast catchment area, during the rainy season. Situated in a high rainfall area! The house hold water is shared water (2 days in every 8 days) from a crystal clear mountain spring. The pump house and extensive irrigation systems supply life-giving water, more than enough for current needs. All water sources are registered with the authorities.
The farm has 18Ha of Wine Grapes, producing an average of 150 Tons of Grapes per year and they brag with noble varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Mourvedre , Grenache, Viognier and Colombar. Not to mention the latest varieties of Cactus Pears (Prickly Pears with-out thorns) which can be used as cattle feed. More than 5Ha cleared for animal pastures. Total irrigated area covers more than 40Ha!
Most of the land consists of wild Cape natural fynbos. Excellent deep alluvial soils are good for cash crops, vegetables, seed production, fruit and nut trees etc. Included in the sale is an undivided quarter share of the mountain on the east side of the farm.
Go-Green or go home! The farms electricity is supplied by a 50 KVA solar system sufficient electricity for the current usage, the way to the future of self-sufficiency.
Excluding VAT @ 0%, Sold as a Going Concern.