R13,500,000 | 24Ha Farm For Sale in Vioolsdrif Rural

Situated in the heart of Vioolsdrif, a well-known agricultural centre in the far north of the Northern Cape, this exceptional 24-hectare irrigation farm offers an outstanding combination of productive farmland, secure water supply and scenic riverfront living. The area is renowned for the cultivation of lucerne, table grapes and vegetables, making it ideally suited to intensive irrigation farming. The property enjoys approximately 150 metres of direct frontage along the Orange River and is conveniently located about 140 km from Springbok and approximately 140 km from Grünau in Namibia, with easy access via a tarred main road.

The farm has registered irrigation water rights, with 21 hectares listed with the Vioolsdrif–Noordoewer Joint Irrigation Authority and supplied directly from the Orange River via a gravity-fed canal system, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective water supply. Of the cultivated land, 7 hectares are planted to well-established Flame and Prime Seedless table grapes, which are dried into high-quality raisins, generating an estimated gross income of approximately R2 million per annum with increasing returns. A further 14 hectares are under premium irrigated lucerne, producing exceptional yields due to the hot, dry climate and strong market demand, and currently delivering a gross income of approximately R1.9 million per annum. Additional areas are well suited to vegetables and other cash crops, allowing for continuous cash-flow throughout the year.

The property is improved with two well-maintained residences and comprehensive farming infrastructure. The main house of approximately 300 m² offers a spacious lounge, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing comfortable family living, while the second residence of approximately 180 m² comprises three en-suite bedrooms and is ideally suited as a guest house, manager’s home or rental unit. Farm buildings include sheds, a workshop, a chemical store and a pump station, all supporting efficient day-to-day farming operations.

Positioned on the banks of the Orange River, the farm also offers an exceptional lifestyle component, with opportunities for walking, cycling, kayaking, fishing and a range of water-based activities in a tranquil, scenic environment. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, income-producing irrigation farm in one of the Northern Cape’s most reliable agricultural areas, offering immediate returns with scope for further growth.

The property is offered at R13.5 million as a zero-rated VAT going concern, subject to the usual requirements, with the seller being a registered VAT vendor. Movable assets to the value of approximately R2 million are excluded from the purchase price but are available by separate negotiation.