farm, 2462 ha
Klein Karoo farm of 2,462 ha or nearly 6,000 acres on both sides of the R62 highway between the lovely and peaceful towns of Barrydale and Ladismith.
There are 65 ha of arable lands, all leveled and terraced that can be irrigated with floodwater from the Doring River, with 50 ha planted Lucerne, where according to the Owner up to 5,000 bales have been cut in better seasons.
The 2,400 ha of veld has the typical Klein Karoo vegetation and is mainly natural veld with typical drought resistant vegetation of over 100 plant specie types of succulents and Karoo shrubs, mostly palatable. The annual rainfall is between 100 and 300 millimeters. The stock carrying capacity is directly related to the rainfall received for a year but the Department of Agriculture recommendation is around 9 ha per small stock unit.
The old house still has peach pip floors and Oregan pine doors and ceilings. The stone built stock pen must date back to the beginning of the previous century. There are also two outbuildings.
There is a flood water dam and two cement reservoirs. The 3 boreholes are equipped with wind pumps that deliver water to two stock drinking troughs and the cement reservoirs.
The farm should be suitable for a life style property for busy city professionals wanting to get away from the maddening crowds and enjoy fresh air as well as peace and quiet while having a limited game or stock farm.
The price is R4,2 million
Background Information Barrydale :
The small town of Barrydale retains its timeless charm and supports a diverse, yet harmonious community of young and old, Afrikaans and English, fruit farmers and artists, long time residents and newcommers. Barrydale is the perfect destination for people wishing to unwind and relax far removed from strains and stresses of city life. For the more adventurous, Barrydale gives a various outdoor adventures from hiking, 4x4 tracks and quad tracks up the Langeberg mountains.
Barrydale is situated between two extremes. On the one side is the beautiful and fertile Tradouw Valley and on the other side you are faced with the stark and semi-arid Klein Karoo. These striking contrasts are experienced in a distance of 10km.
Two scenic drives will bring you to Barrydale. The N2 through Caledon and bypassing Swellendam, turning off onto the R324 after Buffelsjags via the Tradouws Pass. Barrydale is nestled at the foot of the Majestic Langeberge, in the Tradouw Valley, where the northern exit of the Tradouws Pass meets the R62 from Worcester, Robertson and Montagu.
For the lovers of nature Barrydale offers unsurpassed vistas of mountains. Hills and valleys are covered in flowers during spring and summer. Pleasant walks along footpaths in the semi-arid Klein Karoo to more adventurous climbs in the foothills of the Langeberg Mountain will take the hiker to places of beauty and tranquility.
With an annual rainfall of 300mm it seems as if the sun is always shining and temperatures of 35C or even higher is very common in the middle of summer. During the afternoons, cool coastal breezes temper the heat and make the evenings pleasant.
Barrydale is mainly a dairy and fruit producing area, exporting decidious fruits, ranging from peaches, plums and pears, to apples and grapes. The fruit harvesting season starts mid December and carries on until March, bringing with it an abundance of sun-ripened peaches, apricots, plums, apples and grapes, that is exported under the Cape Fruit label.
History :
After 1700 the settlers attracted to the remote corners of the Overberg, began searching for new land to farm. It began searching for new land to farm. It had to have an ample supply of water and the soil had to be fertile. The area around Barrydale was particularly desirable.
The pathways and tracks through Tradouw Poort proved to steep for them to be turned into wagon routes and the journey via Cogman’s Kloof was both tedious and time consuming for those wishing to sell their produce in Swellendam. In 1867 plans were made for the construction of a road, to be built by convicts, through the Langeberg linking Swellendam and what is now the village of Barrydale.
In time the farmers who settled on the lands in the valley at the top of the Tradouw Pass decided they wanted their own church and the chosen spot was at the point where the R62 and R324 meet. Thus the village owes its existence to both a church and crossroads.
In 1878 land was purchased from the Coller brothers and the Dutch Reformed Community of Barrydale came into being on 8 September 1880, prior to which it had been under the jurisdiction of Swellendam.
The village was named after James Barry, an early settler in the Overberg, who was not only a trader but acted as lawyer, agent and auctioneer, deputy sheriff and commandant of militia. He became a member of the legislative Council when representative government was granted to the Cape in 1854.
In the early days of Barrydale there was a little in the village apart from nagmaal houses used by the farmers coming to the village to attend church. However, there was a school.
After the collapse of the “Barrydale Empire”, William Sterner, who arrived as a “smous”, became Barrydale’s financial success story owning the general dealer shop, the hotel, the draper’s, the shoemaker’s and the gunsmith’s.
Barrydale grew over the years and by 1921 the Municipality was established. The Barrydale Koöperative Wynkelder was formed in 1940 and distillery set up. The farmers were encouraged to plant vineyards, and orchards, growing fruit for canning and export.
Barrydale, like all little Little Karoo villages, has known times of hardship and prosperity. Today is the centre of a prosperous farming district, it enjoys perfect year round weather and its wonderful scenic setting attracts a steadily growing number of visitors.
Source : www.barrydale.co.za
General Information:
Barrydale attractions:
Barrydale Heritage Garden
Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar
Ronnies Sex Shop
Southern Cape Vineyards
Warmwaterberg Spa.
Eating out in Barrydale:
Akkerboom Trading Post
Clarke of the Karoo
Joubert-Tradauw Alfresco Deli
Barrydale accommodation:
Akkerboom Country Cottages
Barrydale Private Karoo Hotel
Country Garden House
Die Langhuis
Eenboom Game Farm and Self catering cottages
Lentelus Farm
Modderas Farm Cottage
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sandy's Place
The Galleons
The Watercourt Lodge
Tradouw Guesthouse
Warmwaterberg Spa
Wolverfontein Farm Cottages
Source : www.route62.co.za