This is an exceptional livestock farm with sufficient arable land for an economically sustainable farming operation. The farm has been productively operated for several decades and boasts well-maintained pastures, developed cropland, a residence, and storage facilities.
The property consists of four different title deeds to be sold as a single unit.
LOCATION
The farms are approximately 25 km from Senekal, 30 km west of Rosendal, and 30 km Northeast of Marquard. This is a safe area where sheep farming is widely practiced.
NATURAL GRAZING: 844 ha
High-quality mixed red grass pastures.
A large livestock unit is 5 ha.
The carrying capacity is significantly improved through good management practices, as well as the use of annual and perennial planted pastures as well as crop
residues.
Most fences are in good condition.
ARABLE LAND: 609 ha
Fields include 233.4 ha currently used for planted pastures.
Chemical adjustments are made every four years.
Crop rotation includes maize and sunflowers.
Long term average yield:
maize: 4.5 tons/ha.
sunflowers: 1.4 tons/ha (average for the past three years: 1.8 tons/ha).
WATER
A very strong borehole (approximately 40,000 litres per hour) provides good water supply across all parts of the farm.
All camps are equipped with water through troughs, dams, and streams.
3 Earth dams, along with several springs and streams.
Various water reservoirs and cement dams.
48 000 m³ Registered water rights from an earth dam (not yet developed).
Long-term average rainfall: 650 - 750 mm per annum.
POWER
Eskom electricity, as well as a new solar system worth R900,000.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Residential
- A Residential house with a double garage and carports.
- Various storerooms.
Storage and Livestock Handling Facilities (on two different parts of the farm):
- 1 Double-volume enclosed zinc storage shed with an open lean-to.
- 1 Large enclosed storage shed with four adjoining storerooms.
- Lamb shed.
- 1 Medium size enclosed zinc storage shed.
- 1 Large enclosed zinc storage shed with an adjoining smaller shed.
- Livestock handling facilities for sheep and cattle at two different locations on the farm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No land claims.
No workers with permanent residency rights on the farm.
An adjacent grazing farm of 241.65 ha is also on the market (asking price: R3 000 000 + VAT)
VAT will be added to the sales price if applicable. The advertised price excluded VAT. If the property is not sold at a 0% VAT rate, Vat will be charged.
Read more...
Photo Grid
Show Contact Number
