A RARE GEM FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS AND ASPIRING FARMERS
Discover a haven for game enthusiasts and those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle on this remarkable 3724-hectare Karoo farm. From Boer Goats and Dorper sheep to the diverse wildlife roaming the area, this property is an ideal blend of a thriving livestock enterprise and a potential game reserve.
NATURE'S CANVAS: KAROO LANDSCAPE AND KARIEGA RIVER
Experience the picturesque Karoo landscape with undulating hills, fertile floodplains, and the scenic Kariega River flowing through after occasional rains. The farm's vegetation, featuring Karoo shrubs, succulents, and riverine thickets, creates a harmonious balance capable of withstanding climate fluctuations and grazing pressures.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
Carefully
planned inner camps, jackal-proof fencing, and well-maintained veldt make this farm suitable for high-quality sheep, Boer Goats, and game.
WATER
Description of Water System with 8 Boreholes
There are 8 boreholes on the property, providing a water source.
Out of these, 6 boreholes are equipped and regularly utilized.
The 7th borehole is occasionally used as needed.
Each camp (presumably distinct areas or sections) on the property has access to water.
The 8th borehole is situated near the houses.
Water is pumped from the 8th borehole to tanks located at the houses.
With 8 boreholes, windmills, and solar panel pumps, water is abundant in every camp, ensuring the well-being of both livestock and game.
CARRYING CAPACITY
The carrying capacity is 1:24 LSU or 1:6 SSU
VEGETATION
The landscape is adorned with a diverse array of indigenous Karoo shrubs, including karoo bush, ganna, anker, and silver karoo. Succulents and the vibrant yellow pomegranate bush add to the natural beauty. Additionally, planted pasture salt bush contributes to the rich vegetation. A dense riverine thicket, dominated by Acacia thorn, complements the landscape, along with the presence of Karee and Tamarisk trees. The natural Karoo veldt is characterized by a harmonious balance that allows it to withstand variations in climate and grazing pressures, showcasing the resilience of this unique ecosystem
GAME
About 140 Springbuck and numerous Kudu, with indigenous small antelope like Steenbok and Common Duiker, roam the area.
ROADS
The farm's roads and tracks are in excellent condition.
HOMESTEAD AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The farmhouse, adorned with a spacious stoep, offers a comfortable retreat.
Additional accommodations include a fully furnished stone-built hunters' cottage and a laborers' house.
OUTBUILDINGS
The property features essential outbuildings, comprising a storage shed and workshop for functional storage and workspace. Additionally, strategically placed livestock handling kraals span the entire farm, facilitating efficient management of livestock. Furthermore, a small stock dipping kraal is incorporated for the purpose of livestock health practices.
ELECTRICITY
Solar power provides electricity, emphasizing sustainability.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
This farm, with its livestock infrastructure, presents an enticing opportunity to transform into a sought-after game reserve. Sold as a unit with Angora Goats, a salt forest, and other valuable features.
VAT
Excluded from purchase price but at 0% as a going concern, encompassing the game.
Explore the potential of this Karoo farm – an oasis of natural beauty and agricultural prosperity.
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