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MIDDELBURG: Prestigious part of the Karoo.
It is not often that a farm of this extent in this prestigious part of the Karoo is offered for sale.
This rare Karoo farm of 1,848-hectares is a truly remarkable piece of land – currently chiefly a livestock farm but also boasting with exceptional natural beauty for a game reserve with top quality grazing and browsing vegetation!
The location of the farm is 20 km from town and access road is a 15 km good gravel road. The farm consists of 2 adjacent title deeds, and the views are panoramic Karoo landscapes rounded off by far-away mountain ranges.
This area is well renowned for its quality wool and meat production. The fauna and flora are typical of this type of topography and natural vegetation, making this farm perfect for livestock and/or game farming.
Vegetation for grazing consists mainly of natural Karoo-like veldt with scrubs, succulent Karoo, patches of various grass like red grass, sweet grasses, dense riverine thicket, reeds, mainly Acacia thorn and Karee trees on the banks of the traversing dry river flowing after occasional rains. About 60-hectares are being fenced off and grazing was not allowed for 30 odd years, therefore the ground cover and variety of shrubs and grasses of this veldt is in mint condition. 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. Vegetation varied, exuding distinctive fragrances reminiscent of herbs and spices which support a diverse range of game species. Giraffe, Kudu and Eland heaven!
The carrying capacity varies between 1:16 and 1:18 LSU and the area receive an annual rainfall of about 350 – 480 mm, mostly during summer.
This farm offers a diverse typographical outlay of mountains, undulating hills, plateaus, valleys, flat land and dry rivers beds which traverse through the farm with some of the rivers flowing strongly after normal rainfall in the mountains. This enhances a rich ecosystem supporting the diversity of vegetation for browsers and grazers which not many farms boast with. Seasonal rivulets awaken an appreciation for the gift of crystal-clear, unpolluted water to man, fauna and flora. It boasts a large, scenic polar grove with mature trees downstream along the river. Various perennial springs occur in the river.
A special ambiance is created by the high lying hills, giving one a birds-eye view over the vast Karoo.
A visit to the farm is a pleasurable experience and visitors are every time surprised. Driving or hiking through this exclusive farm offers an exceptional safari experience. Ideal to take exciting game drives in a vehicle which allows unobstructed views of the plains game and perhaps even trying to hunt a Springbok or Blesbuck roaming on the plateaus. O play hide-and-seek to find a large Kudu bul. Game is thriving and even game breeding is doing above all expectations in this disease-free area.
In addition to the plains game, this game farm has fantastic nocturnal night life, the sounds of which add to the peaceful atmosphere.
Accommodation buildings include an old farmhouse situated within a lush garden with mature trees occupied by the farm manager, the house needed some TLC; a quant Karoo style hunters’ cottage with bedroom and open plan kitchen with braai, dining and lounge areas; a separate cottage with room sleeping 4 and a bathroom all in good repair; and there are 3 labourer`s cottages. Eskom and solar supplies electricity. Outbuildings include storage sheds, various outbuildings, workshop, slaughter facilities and cool room.
Irrigation infrastructure is a 13-hectare Center-pivot irrigation planted with lucerne; water is supplied by a 60,000 litre per hour capacity borehole; water from the river ia channeled to a large earth storage dam.
The perimeter fencing is jackal proof, and the farm is subdivided into 6 inner camps. The fencing is in good repair, and the entire acreage is easily accessible and well-planned for efficient veldt utilization, with a well-maintained network of roads and tracks to the outskirts on the farm.
Water for livestock and game is obtained from windmills, and water is stored and distributed to various water troughs securing a consistent water supply. Smaller earth dams filled by rainwater after good rains. It boasts a large, scenic polar grove with mature trees downstream along the river. Various perennial springs occur in the river. Giraffe and Kudu habitat is at its best!
Currently Kudu, Waterbuck, Blesbuck and Springbuck together with smaller antelopes like Rhee buck, Klipspringer, Steenbok and Duiker roam the entire farm. The farm is currently utilized for sheep but is equally suitable to be transformed into a sought-after game farm.
For someone who puts a premium on his security, tranquility, quality, and outstanding location, this will be it! This farm, boasting with all the necessary infrastructure, is a lucrative sheep farm but can undoubtedly be transformed into a sought-after game reserve.
This idyllic area of land remains exclusive to most of us mortals!
The simplicity of the area, offering 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.
This rare find is for sale at R 11,000,000.00, excluding VAT at 0% as a going concern. Current game and sheep are excluded from the sale but is for sale.
This rare Karoo farm of 1,848-hectares is a truly remarkable piece of land – currently chiefly a livestock farm but also boasting with exceptional natural beauty for a game reserve with top quality grazing and browsing vegetation!
The location of the farm is 20 km from town and access road is a 15 km good gravel road. The farm consists of 2 adjacent title deeds, and the views are panoramic Karoo landscapes rounded off by far-away mountain ranges.
This area is well renowned for its quality wool and meat production. The fauna and flora are typical of this type of topography and natural vegetation, making this farm perfect for livestock and/or game farming.
Vegetation for grazing consists mainly of natural Karoo-like veldt with scrubs, succulent Karoo, patches of various grass like red grass, sweet grasses, dense riverine thicket, reeds, mainly Acacia thorn and Karee trees on the banks of the traversing dry river flowing after occasional rains. About 60-hectares are being fenced off and grazing was not allowed for 30 odd years, therefore the ground cover and variety of shrubs and grasses of this veldt is in mint condition. 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. Vegetation varied, exuding distinctive fragrances reminiscent of herbs and spices which support a diverse range of game species. Giraffe, Kudu and Eland heaven!
The carrying capacity varies between 1:16 and 1:18 LSU and the area receive an annual rainfall of about 350 – 480 mm, mostly during summer.
This farm offers a diverse typographical outlay of mountains, undulating hills, plateaus, valleys, flat land and dry rivers beds which traverse through the farm with some of the rivers flowing strongly after normal rainfall in the mountains. This enhances a rich ecosystem supporting the diversity of vegetation for browsers and grazers which not many farms boast with. Seasonal rivulets awaken an appreciation for the gift of crystal-clear, unpolluted water to man, fauna and flora. It boasts a large, scenic polar grove with mature trees downstream along the river. Various perennial springs occur in the river.
A special ambiance is created by the high lying hills, giving one a birds-eye view over the vast Karoo.
A visit to the farm is a pleasurable experience and visitors are every time surprised. Driving or hiking through this exclusive farm offers an exceptional safari experience. Ideal to take exciting game drives in a vehicle which allows unobstructed views of the plains game and perhaps even trying to hunt a Springbok or Blesbuck roaming on the plateaus. O play hide-and-seek to find a large Kudu bul. Game is thriving and even game breeding is doing above all expectations in this disease-free area.
In addition to the plains game, this game farm has fantastic nocturnal night life, the sounds of which add to the peaceful atmosphere.
Accommodation buildings include an old farmhouse situated within a lush garden with mature trees occupied by the farm manager, the house needed some TLC; a quant Karoo style hunters’ cottage with bedroom and open plan kitchen with braai, dining and lounge areas; a separate cottage with room sleeping 4 and a bathroom all in good repair; and there are 3 labourer`s cottages. Eskom and solar supplies electricity. Outbuildings include storage sheds, various outbuildings, workshop, slaughter facilities and cool room.
Irrigation infrastructure is a 13-hectare Center-pivot irrigation planted with lucerne; water is supplied by a 60,000 litre per hour capacity borehole; water from the river ia channeled to a large earth storage dam.
The perimeter fencing is jackal proof, and the farm is subdivided into 6 inner camps. The fencing is in good repair, and the entire acreage is easily accessible and well-planned for efficient veldt utilization, with a well-maintained network of roads and tracks to the outskirts on the farm.
Water for livestock and game is obtained from windmills, and water is stored and distributed to various water troughs securing a consistent water supply. Smaller earth dams filled by rainwater after good rains. It boasts a large, scenic polar grove with mature trees downstream along the river. Various perennial springs occur in the river. Giraffe and Kudu habitat is at its best!
Currently Kudu, Waterbuck, Blesbuck and Springbuck together with smaller antelopes like Rhee buck, Klipspringer, Steenbok and Duiker roam the entire farm. The farm is currently utilized for sheep but is equally suitable to be transformed into a sought-after game farm.
For someone who puts a premium on his security, tranquility, quality, and outstanding location, this will be it! This farm, boasting with all the necessary infrastructure, is a lucrative sheep farm but can undoubtedly be transformed into a sought-after game reserve.
This idyllic area of land remains exclusive to most of us mortals!
The simplicity of the area, offering 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.
This rare find is for sale at R 11,000,000.00, excluding VAT at 0% as a going concern. Current game and sheep are excluded from the sale but is for sale.
Features
Zoning
Agricultural
Title
Freehold
Exterior
Security
No
Sizes
Floor Size
300m²
Land Size
1,848Ha
Jannie Fourie
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