Farm For Sale in Kakamas Rural, Kakamas

Property description

Beautiful heavenly irrigation farm for sale at Kakamas.

This area on the banks of the Orange river is an arid and mountainous area with fertile soil suitable for productive irrigation. Kakamas is a rather small town situated in the Northern Cape of South Africa. This interesting town was originally built by a church and named after the Khoi word for 'poor pasture'. Today, this name poorly reflects a fertile valley in the lower Orange River, graced with vineyards, citrus, and Lucerne fields. In Kakamas, the summers are sweltering, the winters are short and cool, and it is dry and mostly clear year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 42 degrees C in the summer and rarely below 0 degrees C in the winter.

The featured farm consists of 1 title deed sold as a going concern. The farm of 62.2024 ha has a water listing of 45ha @ 15 000 cubic meters/ha/year. This is an upper-class, irrigation farming unit located on the banks of the Orange River, producing mainly table grapes (15.15ha) and citrus (29.4ha). Water for farming and domestic purposes is obtained (2 x pumps on floats) directly from the Orange River. The water is then routed through the filters directly to the different blocks where micro-irrigation is then applied. According to the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, the subject property has a scheduled water right of 45,0 ha. The property is located +/- 200 kilometers from Upington downriver and about 90km from Kakamas, about half of this gravel road. The farm is a highly successful vineyard and citrus farm with a house, flat, and packing facility on the property.

Breakdown.

Orchard no Crop Variety Ha Plant year Irrigation Plant width Rootstock
5 Raisons SUGRA13 2.3 2014 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
6 Citrus Bennie Val 2.2 2020 micro 6 X 3 Swingle
7 Tablegrapes PRIME 1.4 2011 micro 3 x 1.8 RAMSEY
8 Tablegrapes PRIME 0.9 2011 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
11 Tablegrapes PRIME 1.2 2008 micro 3 x 1.8 RAMSEY
13 Tablegrapes SUGRA13 1.55 Fallow land micro 3 x 1.8 RAMSEY
18 Citrus Star Ruby 1.9 2022 micro 6 X 3 X639
19 Citrus Bennie Val 0.8 2023 micro 6 x3 X639
10a Raisons SUGRA13 1.1 2009 micro 3 x 1.8 RAMSEY
10b Raisons SUGRA13 1.7 2009 micro 3 x 1.8 RAMSEY
9a Raisons SUGRA13 1.6 2012 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
9b Raisons SUGRA13 1.7 2012 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
9c Raisons SUGRA13 0.7 2009 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
9d Raisons SUGRA13 1 2009 micro 3 x 1.8 PAULSEN
1 Citrus STAR RUBY 1.9 2019 micro 6 X 3 Swingle
2 Citrus STAR RUBY 1.6 2011 micro 6 X 3 X639
3 Citrus STAR RUBY 1.7 2009 micro 6 X 3 X639
4 Citrus STAR RUBY 2.2 2009 micro 6 X 3 X639
15 Citrus STAR RUBY 2.3 2008 micro 6 X 3 X639
16 Citrus STAR RUBY 1.4 2011 micro 6 X 3 X639
12a Citrus STAR RUBY 1.5 2019 micro 6 X 3 Swingle
12b Citrus STAR RUBY 1.5 2019 micro 6 X 3 Swingle
14a Citrus STAR RUBY 2 2010 micro 6 X 3 X639
14b Citrus STAR RUBY 2.1 2022 micro 6 X 3 X639
17a Citrus STAR RUBY 1.8 2010 micro 6 X 3 X639
17b Citrus STAR RUBY 2.2 2010 micro 6 X 3 X639
17c Citrus STAR RUBY 2.3 2009 micro 6 X 3 X639

Grapes 15.15
Sitrus 29.4
Totaal 44.55


The farm is well managed with a very good infrastructure. The property has a strongly built house with a flat on the property. The table grapes and citrus packing facility is neat and fully operational. The 2 major running times of the facility are during the summer months for the grapes and in the middle of the year for the harvesting of the citrus. The infrastructure of this property includes:
a) Main dwelling = 280m²: Brick/mortar walls under an iron roof dwelling fitted with good interior finishes. Accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room, family room, scullery, and guest toilet. The condition of the property is good with only some paint needed. A mesmerizing view of the adjacent vineyards.
b) Flat = 175m²: Partly double story constructed of brick/mortar walls under an iron roof building. Accommodation: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and lounge. Good condition and only in need of paint. This accommodation is ideal for guests or students.
c) Packing shed/offices and cold rooms = 1885m²: Constructed of a steel structure/brick walls under an iron roof and filled with screed concrete/cement floors. The building consists mainly of a packing area, storage area, offices/reception, rest/cloakrooms, and cold rooms. The cold rooms are however steel framed with "chromatic" insulated panels. (Capacity of 80 pallets in total). The offices are fitted with good quality interior finishes. Airconditioned. This is a very well-planned and laid-out facility.
d) Shed = 220m²: Steel structure with brick walls under an iron roof building with concrete floors. Good condition.
e) Compounds = 1200m²: This section consists of 8 freestanding units. Brick walls under an iron roof of buildings.
f) Beautiful area cleared and planted with grass next to the river. This area is perfect for weekend campouts or sundowners with the most beautiful view over the seemingly quiet river.

This exceptional farm presents a unique opportunity for independent farmers seeking to establish or expand their agricultural endeavors in a region that combines stunning natural beauty with productive land. Set against the backdrop of the Orange River and mountains, this property is a green paradise waiting for you to thrive. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of this agricultural haven in Kakamas.