1,277Ha Farm For Sale in Stanford Rural

Located in the ‘Waagen Maakers Kloof’ a mere 25 km from the quaint town of Stanford, this well-developed 1277-hectare irrigation and fynbos farming enterprise is truly an agricultural gem and opportunity of note! The immovable property consists of 3 adjacent title deeds.

The farming enterprise has 645,000 cub. metres registered rights for water storage in 8 earth dams. Water is obtained from run-off as well as from a perennial spring and an artesian borehole, and is stored in a high-lying, unpolluted earth dam, which allows for about 20 bar irrigation by gravity. From here several other dams are also fed. All the irrigation areas are under so-called mother-lines. 8 boreholes (one fitted with solar) and 4 perennial fountains occur.

Approximately 220 hectares arable land are available for irrigation. Most of the arable land is planted with mixed grasses providing excellent grazing for 300 cows and 1,000 sheep.

About 16 kms of game fencing enclose an area of 312 hectares for various game species. At present 50 springbuck roam the area. The rest of the acreage is mountainous fynbos. Indigenous flowers are harvested for the export flower industry. Bees also thrive in the flower-rich environment.

The annual rainfall is 800 mm, which occurs mostly during winter.

The upmarket main residence (287 sq. m) is modern, spacious and set in scenic surroundings with panoramic views from the porch over the lush green fields and mountains in the distance. A second homestead (262 sq. m) is also in a good repair. The area outside has a barbeque that adds value and enhances the hospitable atmosphere. A newly built conference/wedding venue (160 sq. m) with kitchen and ablution facilities, together with a spacious barbeque area are the ideal hospitality facilities for operating at full potential.

Farm buildings consist of a large shed (300 sq. m), lean-to (172 sq. m), storage building (140 sq. m) and an old milking parlour.

Other buildings include 5 staff houses, all fitted with electricity, solar geysers, bathrooms, and toilets. All the buildings are in good repair.

A unique feature of this farm is a track leading up the gorge with its panoramic views, as well as the native forest in the valley leading to the large storage dam.

Offering all the elements of a winning recipe, this farm is just waiting for the right owner to unlock its tremendous potential.

All farming equipment is included in the asking price.

The farm is for sale as a going concern at R32 million. The seller is a VAT vendor.