Climate
Mild to Warm Summers: This climate is beneficial for many fruit varieties that require a significant amount of heat during the growing season to develop flavour and sugar content. The colder winter months are advantageous for fruit trees that need a chilling period to break dormancy and ensure proper fruit development. This is crucial for many temperate fruits like apples, pears, and certain stone fruits.

Lifestyle Considerations
The Koo Valley is known for its tight-knit community. Engaging with local farmers and participating in community events can provide valuable support and networking opportunities.

Montagu is a popular tourist destination, so consider ways to incorporate agritourism into your lifestyle farming. This could include farm stays and tours.
The Koo Valley offers a beautiful backdrop for lifestyle farming, and with thoughtful planning, it can be a rewarding endeavour.

Property Features
Size and Location: 34 hectares, 35 km from Montagu, 40 km from the N1. Accessible via a tarred road.
Water Resources: 3 strong boreholes, 2 fully fitted. Sufficient for up to 15 hectares of farming.
Farming Area: 6 hectares currently planted with apples and pears.
Main Dwelling: 450 square meters, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large country-style kitchen with dining area, and a large garden with mountain views. Includes a small swimming pool.

Warehouses:
Enclosed warehouse: 600 square meters.
Open warehouse: 200 square meters.
Office area: 50 square meters.
Labourer Housing: 5 houses with electricity.
Community: Safe area with a healthy rural community and the primary school is only 4 km away from the farm.

Investment Considerations
Farming Potential: With 6 hectares currently in apple and pear production and sufficient water for 15 hectares, there’s considerable potential for expanding or diversifying crops. You could explore other fruit varieties or vegetables that thrive in this climate.
This property offers a blend of practical farming potential and personal satisfaction. If it aligns with your vision for lifestyle farming, it could be a great fit for your plans.

Warehouse Conversion: The enclosed and open warehouses, along with the office area, offer flexibility. They could be converted for additional uses such as processing facilities, storage for farm produce or intensive farming.

Community and Safety: A safe area with a supportive rural community can be a significant advantage. It offers a more peaceful lifestyle and potential for local support and networking.

Tax and Financial Details: The sale includes farming equipment/implements.

The property is offered at R7,370,000 as a going concern, with zero percent VAT if the purchaser is a VAT vendor. Read more...