CLANWILLIAM: One of the best kept secrets in the Western Cape

This farm occupies an elevated position above the Clanwilliam dam and covers an area of 655 hectares in this fertile valley which boasts quality soil, an excellent climate and north-facing slopes. It offers tremendous potential as a superb citrus and rooibos tea farm. It is one of the best kept secrets in the Western Cape and truly an agricultural opportunity of note.

The infrastructure consists of two houses, a barn, a shed and other outbuildings. All of these buildings are in good repair. From the covered stoep of the main house, a rather special ambience is created by the scenic views towards the lower-lying valley and the vast dam. Sufficient fresh water for household and gardening purposes is obtained from a borehole.

The shed, situated conveniently close to the main house, serves as equipment and vehicle storage, as well as a workshop. The labourer cottages are in good condition, but some maintenance is needed.

The main farming activity is the production of quality citrus, covering approximately 26 hectares of the total acreage. Rooibos tea plantations cover a further 300 hectares of the higher-lying acreage. The rest of the acreage has no farming activities and is still undisturbed, pristine, indigenous, natural fynbos flora.

From a viticultural perspective, all the citrus orchards have been well-prepared and the plant spacing is good. However, most of the cultivars are old and there is a current shift to new cultivars with higher yields. Approximately 26 hectares are utilized for the production of quality citrus such as Bianina navels, Washington navels, Valencias late, normal standard Valencias as well as Midnight Valencias. Since there is a high demand for citrus within a black spot free area, more hectares can be planted to expand the existing citrus orchards.

The topography consists of mostly north-facing slopes from a high-lying hill in the south of the property to the lower-lying Clanwilliam dam.
Rainfall occurs mostly during the winter months and an average of 300 - 400 mm precipitation is measured annually. The prevailing winds are the South Easter during summer and the North Westerlies during winter.

Irrigation water for the citrus is obtained from registered water usage rights in terms of the Water Act of 1998. At present there are 3 water sources used to irrigate the citrus namely (a) water from the Clanwilliam dam [registered in favour of the farm], (b) a 50% share of the water of the Rondegat River [registered in favour of the farm] (c) two recently drilled (2017), strong boreholes.

The agricultural and tourism potential is the biggest asset of this farm, as all the elements for a winning recipe are in place. This farm offers superb, untapped potential, waiting for the enthusiastic investor to tie all the loose ends together, and convert this diverse enterprise into a roaring, economic success.

For sale at R15,000,000.00 (VAT exclusive)

Property Reference #: CL471

Agent Details:
Manus Visser
Agrisell PTY Ltd
9A Kerk Street
Piketberg
7320