R5,990,000 | 3,917Ha Farm For Sale in Laingsburg Rural

This 3,917-hectare property is an idyllic sheep and game farm, consisting of 1 title deed.

Picturesque mountains in the North with views and hues that change by the hour.

Location:
The farm can is reached via the Matjiesfontein/Sutherland tar road (R354) which turns right 18 km from the N1 onto a 7 km gravel road to the entrance to the farm. From there the farm road gradually descends to where the farmstead is lying nestled in a quiet and secure location, tucked into a beautiful valley, away from the main roads.

Topography:
This property offers a diverse typographical layout of high mountains in the North, undulating hills, plateaus, valleys, dry riverbeds, and vast flat plains. The Roggeveld River, a larger dry riverbed transverse for more than 8 km through the middle section of the farm. Smaller dry rivers meander for a distance of 14 km before it joins the Roggeveld River. Abundance of quality Karoo vegetation supports the diversity of vegetation with patches of grass, shrubs, bushes with denser riverine thicket and tall trees along the banks of the rivers. Due to this balanced habitat system, there is a perfect balance in terms of a diversity of naturally available food for both browsers and grazers. Both haven and heaven for Kudu, and Springbuck!

Accommodation Infrastructure:
The originally built old charm main house, neatly renovated, consists of 4 bedrooms with a separate flat with bathroom with its own entrance. The house boasts with off-grid solar power. A veranda covered stoep overlooks die outside braai area and the nearby river trees with the mountains in the backdrop. From the stoep you will feel at one with the serene surroundings. Here tranquillity soothes the soul.
A labourer cottage, garage and storeroom are the only other building on the farm.
All the buildings are in excellent repair.

Game:
Indigenous Kudu together with small antelope such as Steenbok, Rheebok, roams the area. The farm has an exceptional nocturnal life, the sounds of which add to the peaceful atmosphere. It is to be noted that only the strongest and most adaptable game survived this harsh climate. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters. The average annual rainfall is about 150mm. Summers can see temperatures exceeding 30°C, while winters can be crisp to very cold, with occasional snow on the surrounding mountains.

Farming infrastructure:
The small livestock carrying capacity is 6 hectare per small stock unit (1:6 SSU). The farm is well-developed, and 8 inner camps are stock proof fenced. The perimeter fence is jackal proof netting. Adequate water, pumped from 6 boreholes, secure a constant water supply to the respective water drinking troughs. Good sheep handling facilities are in good repair.
Four perennial springs (fountains) occurs in widely distributed locations.
A network of good road tracks is spread throughout the farm.

There is also a small olive grove with approximately 200 trees, which with good attention can grow again and restore production. The orchard is established next to the Roggeveld riverbed close to the farmstead and receives watering from a large cement dam about 100 m away.

Summary:
The simplicity of the area, incorporating a true Karoo experience, can be enjoyed while gazing at the breath-taking, panoramic views of the typical Karoo landscape and far-away mountain ranges.
If you are looking for an exceptional, unique destination, providing an unblemished healthy lifestyle with exquisite panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and sky – this would be it!
There is no Eskom or any servitudes applicable to the farm.

Purchase price:
For sale at R5,990,000.00 excluding VAT. The seller is a VAT vendor therefor if the purchaser is a registered VAT vendor the farm can be bought at a 0% going concern.