***SOLE MANDATE***
±484 Ha | Irrigation Rights | Lucerne Fields | Two Farmhouses | Gourits River Access
This picturesque and versatile farming property is ideally located just 39 km from Mossel Bay and 9 km south of the charming rural village of Herbertsdale, nestled in the heart of South Africa’s sought-after Garden Route. With direct frontage to the tarred R327 road, the farm offers both easy access and exceptional natural beauty.
Set across two adjoining land portions (two separate title deeds) stretching along a 4 km span. This farm offers a mix of productive arable land, grazing veld, and stunning riverside scenery along a 2 km curve of the Gourits River.
Land Use:
• 37 Ha Lucerne fields under dragline irrigation
• 55 Ha dryland pastures
• Remainder natural grazing veld, homesteads, and roads
• Formerly a dairy operation; now used for cattle and crop farming
Water Rights:
• Licensed water abstraction from the Gourits River: 677,000m³/year
• Rainwater for household use
• Ideal water supply for current and expanded irrigation potential
Dwellings & Infrastructure:
• Main Farmhouse (268m²): 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, classic farm-style kitchen, attic, yellowwood floors, origan pine ceilings – character-filled and well-maintained
• Second Farmhouse (160m² + 23m² veranda): 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan layout – suitable for extended family or rental income
- Large Farm Shed (45m²) with flatlet: Multipurpose use, storage or workshop potential
- Additional outbuildings: Laundry, storeroom, single garage
- Eskom electricity
Topography & Soil:
A terrain that merges elevated grazing areas with level landscape and irrigated areas.
Climate & Location:
The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Average temperatures range between 11°C and 24°C, ideal for year-round farming operations. With its close proximity to Mossel Bay, this farm offers a peaceful country lifestyle without sacrificing convenience or access to essential services.
Ideal For:
• Commercial farmers looking to expand operations
• Families wanting to live a rural lifestyle with dual residences
• Agritourism, game/goat or guest farm development