This 81,9273 Hectares Farm is located on the banks of the Wildepaardejacht River on the slopes of the Klein
Drakenstein Mountains. The slopes are predominantly North facing with an elevation varying between 250
and 500 meters above sea level. Soils are suitable for export fruit and vines. It is a mixed fruit and vine farm.
The property is improved with a historic homestead which partly dated back to the 1800’s and was restored
in 1995. This thatched manor house (about 280m2) is extremely well positioned on a viewpoint, facing
north, overlooking the Paarl Valley and surrounding mountains. The large swimming pool and well
established garden compliments the setting. The farmyard buildings: Poolroom (45m2), double garage.
All thatched buildings have fire blankets as well as roof top sprinklers Thatched Cape Barn (170m2) - with
two en-suite guest rooms, en-suite bachelor accommodation as well as a two bedroomed manager’s cottage with open- plan kitchen living area. Staff houses (500m2), Shed (695m2). Vineyards 13,95 ha, Citrus 3,7 ha, Olives 2 ha, Guavas 0,7 ha, Fallow 3,24 ha, Manor house garden 3 ha,Shed area 1 ha, Staff werf 0,5 ha, Mountain 48,83 ha. The fallow land is suitable for further plantings – vineyards, Buchu or proteas. The remaining mountain area is being cleared of alien vegetation and pine forest and is covered with fynbos.
Farming activities is managed by the neighbour. The property has been well maintained. The vineyards and
orchards are generally in good condition. The grapes are delivered to Simonsvlei Winery, however Rupert &
Rothchild made a special wine from their grapes under the FW de Klerk label. This brand is personal and
not for sale
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