Farm for sale
Embrace coastal farm living 5km from Hartenbos along the R328, with arable and irrigated land, diversified income streams and an operational dairy featuring a 32-point Delaval milking parlour.
A well located 684-hectare farm (2 title deeds) only 5 kilometers from Hartenbos close to the R328 road to Oudtshoorn with the following.
Arable land 428-hectares in size suitable for growing a variety of crops.
Natural veld of 176 hectares for grazing.
Irrigated land of 62 hectares with 3 pivots and 2 additional points available to be prepared and connected.
The remainder of 17 hectares represents roads, dams and structures.
The main income at present is from the well-established dairy operation.
A total of 180 cows is being milked at present in a well-equipped milking parlour with a computerised milking machine using a 32-point Delaval system.
Other possibilities in addition to dairy farming that have been successfully conducted in the past is farming with Meat master sheep that is a well-adapted breed for the region as well as the breeding and raising of ostriches, with an abattoir only 20 kilometers away.
Fertile soil and the cooler coastal climate are ideal for growing all sorts of vegetables Cash crops like wheat, canola, barley and oats can be planted during winter and sunflower and maize during summer.
As a result of the prime and sought after location of the farm, the layout, facilities, and infrastructure it lends itself to the establishment of guest houses, camping sites for caravans and cottages on both sides of the river.
The old barns can be used to host weddings, functions, workshops and the like or transformed into a restaurant or coffee shop.
A further option is the building of easily accessible storage facilities that can be rented out.
The mining of rock aggregate on a dormant area of the farm has been approved and is another source of income.
Residential development prospects for some parts on the farm with the rapid growing nearby Municipality is worth mentioning.
Residences comprise the following:
* Main house with 4 bedrooms and bachelor unit
* 3 Bedroom house for a farm manager or to be rented out for additional income
* 3 Workers homes with 6 living units.
Outbuildings comprise three stores.
Water supply is from registered usage from Hartenbos river as well as a strong borehole with 20 cubic liter per hour capacity.
There is total of 22 earthen dams and 4 cement dams.
Five 5000-liter rainwater tanks are available for household usage.
Electrical supply is by means of 3 phase Eskom power.
Solar energy is available with an installation of 100 solar panels 2 x 50 kW inverters and 2 x 61 kW lithium hybrid battery pack systems.
The purchase price excludes VAT.
Please call to arrange a viewing of this unique farm that has so much to offer.
Listed for sale at R68,300,000
The Mossel Bay rural area offers a diverse agricultural landscape characterized by a mild Mediterranean climate, suitable for intensive livestock farming, small-scale crop production, and boutique viticulture, supported by proximity to coastal logistics and regional processing hubs.
