10/03/2016
TYPE FARM: Irrigation and Apple Farm
SIZE:
The farm measures 19.7 Hectares (Ha) in size, made up of two sub-divisions.
Farm # 317 Portion 16 17.15 Ha
Farm # 319 Portion 17 2.55 Ha
Total Farm Size 19.70 Ha
WATER:
The farm is registered for irrigation water with the local Groenland Irrigation scheme, which supplies water via pipeline directly to the farm.
The water is currently supplied to the farm via the neighbour’s dam, which saves on pumping costs. It can also be fed directly into the farm dam and pumped from there.
The farm has an allocation in the Groenland scheme of 82,000 cubic meters of summer water, and 14,000 cubic meters of winter water. This is more than adequate, even if the farm were to be fully-planted again.
Domestic water is supplied from a borehole located near the homestead and stored in a cement tank, from where it is gravity-fed down to the homestead.
There are an additional two boreholes elsewhere on the farm which have fallen into dis-use, but which could conceivably be rejuvenated if necessary.
BUILDINGS:
The main homestead consists of the following: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, library, dining room, kitchen, dining hall / games room. There is a lovely vine-covered veranda leading off the lounge and dining room, shaded by a massive Oak tree.
In the south wing: 2 adjoining rooms currently used as offices, a separate store-room, a bathroom and separate WC. Further along is a one-roomed flat with bathroom.
The swimming pool is in a dilapidated state, beyond repair and would have to be dug out and if desired, replaced – perhaps re-positioned in a different location.
The cottage, located adjacent to and to the north of the main dwelling, comprises of 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate WC, a kitchen and a lounge / dining room.
The farm shed, located adjacent to and to the south of the main dwelling, measures approximately 300sqm, with a large open working area, 3 store-rooms, two WC's and a staff rest room.
There are three open garages adjacent to the farm shed.
The only labourer’s cottage is made up of two adjoining housing units, each with two bedrooms and an open kitchen area.
ORCHARDS:
Whilst still producing profitably, the trees in orchard numbers 1B, 2A and 3A are in decline and should be replaced in the next few years.
6 Ha of land are planted to apples – Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and Top Red.
Another 8 Ha are lying fallow, after old apple orchards were pulled out; these fallow fields may qualify for organic farming certification, and can in any event readily be planted again.
An avenue of mature and productive pecan-nut trees leads from the main road down to the large, old homestead with its gardens and mature oak trees.
ELECTRICITY:
The farm is supplied directly by Eskom, with two transformers on the property. One near the homestead and the other at the pumping station at the farm dam.
IMPLEMENTS:
Some movables are available, but most have been sold as we had no use for them. A new owner would have to invest in the required machinery and equipment.
PRICE: R18 Million
