This expansive 1,062-hectare bushveld fully Fenced game farm near Lephalale offers a unique blend of fertile soil and well-established irrigation systems, making it ideal for both game farming and agriculture.
Irrigation and Water Resources:**
Irrigation Systems: The farm features four pivot irrigation systems, each covering 7.5 hectares, suitable for cultivating various crops such as butternut, watermelon, onions, potatoes, maize, wheat, sorghum, and lucerne.
Water Rights and Supply:** With 24 hectares of registered water rights and a reliable water supply from approximately 10 boreholes and a seasonal Phalala river traversing the property, the farm is well-equipped for extensive irrigation.
Infrastructure:
Electricity: Three three-phase Eskom supplies power the various crop
fields and residential homes on the farm.
Residential Buildings: The property features a yard around the main house which includes a newly renovated four-bedroom home with ample living areas, gas and electric geysers, walk-in closets, and neatly tiled bathrooms. Air conditioners and ceiling fans enhance comfort during hot summer days. An additional three-bedroom house offers spacious living areas, bedrooms and bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for owners and workers. Both homes have their own water tanks with boreholes for water supply.
Staff Accommodation: There are three staff houses with necessary facilities.
Storage Facilities: Two brick-built equipment storage units at each house yard provide ample space for tractors and other farming necessities.
Water Infrastructure:
Boreholes: Approximately ten boreholes supply water for irrigation, residential use, and livestock.
Dams: Six cement dams, one gravel dam, and a sink dam support irrigation, along with the seasonal Phalala River, which provides a constant water supply for the farm's irrigation needs, animals, and residents.
Camps andamp; Crips: The grazing fields for cattle and game are divided into camps with crips, each equipped with cement dams, pumps, and boreholes to supply water to the crips for cattle or game. On the farm is various crowding facilities for handling cattle and sheep. Inside the main house yard is a sheepfold with crip and shed for close monitoring the flock of sheep.
Agricultural and Game Farm Potential:
Fencing: The well-maintained game farm, home to approximately 20 kudu, 60 impala, and other small game.
*Seasonal Water Features: seasonal river and a water swamp in one of the camps enhance the natural habitat, attracting diverse wildlife such as frogs and dragonflies.
This farm presents an excellent opportunity for those interested in combining game farming with crop cultivation, supported by substantial infrastructure and natural resources. Please note that implements are not included in this sale.
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