Fruit Farm, Hoeko Valley, Ladismith

This farming unit is situated in the Hoeko Valley, Ladismith, an area that is renowned for its export quality fruit which include apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, citrus and figs. The valley lies at the foot of the Klein – Swartberg Mountain range which creates the ideal conditions for the production of a vast variety of fruit and is also the catchment area that water is sourced from.

It is located in a secure area with the Hoeko tarred road providing access to the farms. It is gentle sloping and level for the area. Sufficient water (allocated scheme water from the Breede-Gouritz CMA and boreholes) for farming and household purposes, plus sufficient storage for aforesaid water. Apricots, Plums, Nectarines and Figs, in total 24.92 hectares. Additional 7 hectares available for development. All orchards under micro irrigation. Good infrastructure consisting of manor house, manager’s house, packing shed, storage sheds, stores, office, labourer’s cottages and school. One farming unit consisting of 4 separate diagrams.

Land allocation: Apricots 5.88 hectares; Plums 11.26 hectares; Nectarines 2.25 hectares and Figs (Evita) 5.53 hectares.

Buildings / Improvements : Manor house: Five bedrooms and two bathrooms; Cottage: Three bedrooms and two bathrooms; Manager’s house; Eight labourer’s cottages with solar geysers, electricity and running water; Storage sheds; Packing shed; Workshop, office, stores.

The seller is VAT registered and movables are included in the transaction, and as such the farming enterprise can be sold as a running concern at a VAT zero rate.