Situated between Steynsburg/Hoffmeyer and Molteno is this high rainfall, water rich and high carrying capacity stock farm measuring 4143ha. The farm has a large and recently renovated home set at the foot of a deep valley with 26ha of beautifully developed irrigation and a further 74ha of dryland pastures, excellent camp system, abundant water and breathtaking views. It is further complimented by having an extensive road network with ample water coming from fountains, numerous earth dams as well as developed boreholes.
The farm infrastructure is in excellent condition with newly built sheds, cattle kraals and workshops. This property is furthermore advertised for sale but with the unique option to first hire for three years before final payment.
General Farm
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Location: Between Steynsburg/Molteno
Size: 4143 Ha / 8.7LLSU
Water:
• 550mm summer rainfall
• 5 solar pumps, 1 windmill, 5 large zinc dams and 30 earth dams.
• Stock water in all 49 grazing camps
• Registered lawful water use from 180 000m3 earth dam of 146 680m3 per annum
• Additional earth dam of 17ha
Farm Infrastructure:
• Main homestead in excellent condition
• Separate flat
• Closed implement shed
• 2 x staff houses in excellent condition with eskom
• Brand new 500 head cattle handling fascilities
• Shearing shed
• 8ha pivot (new)
• 74 ha dryland (32ha suiteable for irrigation development)
• 12 ha under well-developed permaset
• Good fencing and roads
Services:
• Easy access from dirt road through security gate
• Eskom (25kva)
Topography and Vegetation
• Mostly mountainous but with beautiful flat country on top.
• The veldt is predominantly sour but with rooigras on the North Eastern facing slopes
• Carrying capacity is 8.7LLSU which can be significantly improved by a good burning program
Main House
The main homestead is truly beautiful. No expense has been spared in the restoration of this big and beautiful homestead. The home is situated under a huge irrigation dam at the bottom of a deep valley with permanent springs feeding the irrigation dam. Surrounding cliff faces look down on a modern, newly renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home complete with an outside flat and 4 car garage. The home has a kitchen, pantry, dining room, lounge, wine cellar/bar as well as an indoor and outdoor braai area.
Below the home is a rolling lawn/garden down to a permanent dam with the irrigation lands stretching into the distance
Livestock:
The farm is currently running 500 cows and 20 bulls. There are four types of cattle on the property:
Tuli, Braford, Hereford and some Angus. Calves are weaned at 7 months and average 205kg
Summary:
This is a really good livestock farm sold as a going concern with a unique twist: The owner is prepared to privately finance this transaction for qualified buyers. Low drought risk, high carrying capacity, well developed with irrigation and good infrastructure are hard to come by.
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