This remarkable farm, encompassing three separate title deeds of 26.6453 ha, 13.3334 ha, and 3.9127 ha, is located in the picturesque Settler country. It is conveniently situated near Bathurst, approximately 18 km from Port Alfred and about 40 km from Grahamstown.
The expansive and beautifully restored farmhouse features five bedrooms, with the potential for two additional cottages. The wrap-around verandahs offer breathtaking mountain and countryside views.
The cozy lounge, with its inviting fireplace, is ideal for chilly winter evenings. The sheltered braai area, with easy access to the kitchen, is perfect for entertaining. The home retains its historic charm with high pressed metal ceilings, stunning Oregon wood floors, and antique doors.
Additional features include a single garage with a workshop area leading into the home, several workshop areas, storage rooms, and ample space for hobbies. The property is divided into eight camps, suitable for cattle, horses, goats or sheep, each equipped with water troughs. A natural spring provides a reliable year-round water supply to the house and camps. There is also a large underground rainwater tank and several freestanding tanks, which pump water to the house and tunnels.
Approximately 40 hectares of the land are suitable for grazing, comprising Mooiriver mixed grass and natural sweet grass. The land is well-fenced into eight camps, with electric perimeter fencing on three sides. Three shade-cloth tunnels near the home can facilitate a fully operational nursery.
The property includes a loading ramp, crush, a shed near the house with two garages, a 14 x 5-meter shed, and two double garages. A four-room cottage, which requires some renovation, offers potential for rental income.
Included in the sale are various assets:
• Three shade cloth tunnels
• Quad bike and trailer
• 125 Jialing bike
• Water tanks (1 x 5000 litre, 1 x 2500 litre asbestos tank, 200 litre and 1000 litre asbestos tanks)
• 35X Massey Ferguson tractor, trailer, bush cutter, plough, disc set, fertilizer spreader, ripper, homemade ripper, terrace, dam scoop, hoist
• Borehole pump, control box, and lead
• Cupboards and front workbench in garage
• Shelving in workshop
• Two backpack sprayers, various garden tools, bolts, nuts, fittings, piping, planters, nursery supplies, two-inch water pump, and an electric fence unit
Bathurst, a charming village with historical significance and beautiful 1820s architecture, is home to a diverse community of retired farmers, artists, nature lovers, and academics. This unique property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the serenity and beauty of country living in a vibrant and eclectic community. Read more...