Fruit farm for sale in Worcester

The subject property is a fully operational and well-established table grape farming enterprise situated in the sought-after Brandwagt area near Worcester in the Western Cape Province, South Africa's southernmost province. The farm is located approximately 6 kilometres north of Worcester and enjoys a favourable position within a renowned agricultural region, known for its high-quality table grape production.

The area is characterised by gently undulating topography, fertile soils, and abundant water resources. It falls within a winter rainfall region that experiences relatively high annual precipitation, hot summer conditions, and mild winters, creating favourable climatic conditions for the cultivation of export-quality table grapes.

The property comprises approximately 32 hectares of irrigated table grapes, supplied from legally registered and reliable water sources. The vineyards are well established and planted to desirable cultivars that are suitable for export markets, with production levels reflecting good farming and management practices.

The existing infrastructure contributes to the efficient management of the farming enterprise and supports ongoing production activities.

• Buildings:

Main house (± 380 m²)

Managers house (± 270 m²)

Third house (± 144 m²)

Fourth house (± 120 m²)

Garage (± 60 m²)

Implement Store (± 175 m²)

Equipment Store (± 48 m²)

Lean-to (± 105 m²)

Chemical Store (± 30 m²)

Steel Store (± 120 m²)

Staff Housing x 21 (± 1 040 m²)

Pump Houses (± 24 m²)

Packing facility with Precooling and cold storage, admin office and loading bay (± 728 m²)

• Water:

The farm has access to water allocations from Brandwagt Water Irrigation Scheme and 9 boreholes. The quality of water is good and suitable for the irrigation of crop fields.

9x Boreholes and Registered Scheme Water rights for 37.34 ha

= 278 396 m³/annum

= 7 455 m³/ha/annum

1 Earthen dam

2x Cement dams

5x JoJo tanks for water storage

• Land use:

Vineyards = ± 32 ha

Arable land (irrigated) = ± 5 ha

Farmyards, roads and dams = ± 4 ha

• Electricity

The farm is linked to the Eskom grid for its main power supply needs.

7 Transformers

Capacity (kVA) = 425 kVA

Electricity uses: Mostly irrigation activities and pack store

• Soils and Topography

Soil: The soil structures on the farm brown loam soils with a 15% clay percentage. The soil is well suited for the cultivation of table grapes on the farm.

Topography: The farm located in the valley area with moderate inclines of 3,64%.

The farm is a well-managed agricultural unit with strong natural resources, including good soil conditions, dependable water supplies, and established farming infrastructure. Combined with its productive vineyards and favourable location within a proven table grape production area, the property represents a commercially viable farming enterprise of economic scale with sound long-term production potential.

The vendor is VAT registered and the farm is offered as a going concern.