Country house for sale in Paarl Wine Farm, Paarl Rural, Western Cape, 7646

Description

A unique opportunity to become the new owner of a boutique wine producer well known for creating premium, innovative wines. First-to-market globally with the unique white version of the Pinotage grape varietal, the niche winery also produces four ranges of red, white and rosé wines, to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Wines are sold directly from the tasting room on the estate and via resellers across South Africa and internationally. Regular fun food-and-wine events hosted on the farm ensure a loyal local clientele and provide another income stream.

The estate is ideally positioned in a spectacular scenic area within a distinctive terroir at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. The spectacular mountainous backdrop provides a 'wow factor' to visitors, and the estate lies in the heart of the attractive Cape Winelands area. Given the central location and easy accessibility, there is potential to diversify income by creating a function venue and utilising the accommodation options in the heritage buildings on the estate.

Buildings:
- Winery complex (including tank cellar, main barrel maturation cellar, ancillary barrel maturation cellar, laboratory/office – all with cooling facilities and wine making equipment)
- Tasting Centre complex (including tasting room, restaurant area, kitchen, cloakrooms, underground wine cellar and library, bottle maturation store with cooling, outside terraces/picnic areas and seating)
- Cape Victorian homestead dating back to 1858
- Single bedroom apartment
- Maintained gardens & picnic areas
- Two smaller storerooms
- Four staff houses

Land use:
Wine grapes 7,79 ha
Guavas 1,31 ha
Farmyard, roads, dams and “uitval” 7,16 ha

The vineyards enjoy a spectacular position under the dramatic Klein Drakenstein mountains together with panoramic views of the Paarl and its famous granite domes. The terroir of the area suits the specialised cultivars.

The vineyards:
Chardonnay 0,94 ha
Chenin blanc 1,12 ha
Viognier 0,75 ha
Pinotage 1,66 ha
Tempranillo 0,40 ha
Shiraz 1,63 ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 1,29 ha

Water supply is secured from a regional mountain spring with sufficient dam storage.

Other features:
- Property registered in a Close Corporation, sale of membership will be considered
- Registered brand name included
- Established website, e-commerce and wine club

Available as a going concern, bulk and bottled stock excluded from the asking price.