Farm For Sale in Riversdale

Property description

For Sale: Prime Fruit & Dairy Farm – Riversdale Region
Size: 911 Hectares | Price: R49,480,000 (Excl. VAT)

Nestled in an unspoiled, water-rich valley between the Waterval and Langeberg mountain ranges, this exceptional 911-hectare farm lies just 25 km from Riversdale and 45 km from Van Wyksdorp. Family-owned for generations, this rare legacy property offers a harmonious blend of productive agriculture, natural beauty, and tourism potential.

WATER & IRRIGATION
Registered Water Use:

650,000 m³/year for irrigation

125,000 m³/year for storage across six earth dams

Water Source:

Perennial mountain-fed river (Kruis River origin on the property)

Rainfall: ±900 mm annually, well distributed between March–July and October–December

LAND USE & AGRICULTURE
Total Area: 911 ha

Irrigated Land (±53 ha):

±9.6 ha Bon Chretien pear orchards (micro & flood irrigation)

±43.5 ha planted pastures (sprinkler & flood irrigation)

Cultivated Dryland: ±37 ha

Natural Mountain Fynbos: ±813 ha

Includes harvestable fynbos suitable for export markets (e.g., King Protea, Honeybush)

Fallow/Non-arable Land: ±6.8 ha (roads, infrastructure, dams)

The diversity of soil types—ranging from sandy-loam to decomposed shale—supports current operations and offers strong potential for expansion into apples, kiwis, macadamia nuts, and other fruit crops.

INFRASTRUCTURE & IMPROVEMENTS
Residences: 3 Main houses

Staff Housing: 10 Labourers' cottages

Outbuildings:

Cold storage room

Milking parlour (Jersey herd, not included in sale)

3 General stores

Large shed

School building

3 Greenhouses

Recreational Features: Swimming pool, stone dam, expansive mountain views

TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Owing to its privacy, peaceful surroundings, and dramatic landscape, this property is ideally suited for guest farm or eco-tourism development. Opportunities include:

Guest lodges or holiday cabins

Hiking, trail running, and mountain biking routes

4x4 tracks and dam-side leisure activities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Implements & Livestock: Available by separate negotiation

Inventory: Full list available for serious inquiries

Transaction Type: Sold as a going concern

VAT: Excluded from the listed price; payable if applicable

Contact us today to arrange a private viewing of this exceptional agricultural and lifestyle investment.