R8,500,000
Situated within an hour’s drive from Bloemfontein, this 1022-hectare farm in a piece of the safe, vast open space of the Free State, with a tar road 7 km away for easy access. Situated about 7km East of the quaint little town of Edenburg, this farm is known as one of the best in the area. The Riet-river borders the North-Eastern boundary.The infrastructure for a farm of this nature is in place and consists of an authentic 3-bedroom house as well as a second house, shed, labourer cottages, sheep and cattle handling facilities as well as 15 hectares under pivot irrigation (duly registered water rights). Close to the house is a fountain as well as a borehole supplying irrigation water at 100,000 l/hour. The veldt is a good mixed of red grass as well as various other good quality grasses, shrubs as well as river ganna. Red grass (Themeda triandra) is a tufted grass that is very viable in appearance and size. Red grass is an indicator of veldt being in a good condition. This is a very important and well-known grass in the Free State. The carrying capacity of the veldt is 2,5 LSU and the farm is divided into 4 large natural grazing camps, all with drinking water supplied from strong boreholes fitted with 5 windmills. Stock water and the infrastructure like dams and water troughs is still in excellent condition. There are also 2 large earth dams holding drinking water for livestock for most of the time. Close to the house is 10hectare lambing camps. About 44 hectares is arable and planted annually with teff-grass and barley for fodder. Teff-grass is a summer annual forage for livestock and the production of hay. This, together with the 15hectare lucerne under pivot irrigation, increase the carrying capacity of the farm as well. This sought-after area is well known for its good quality wool and meat and is situated in a safe area with no land claims or public roads through the farm.Due to its relatively closeness of the main route between Bloemfontein and Colesberg, the potential exists to increase the income by adding a few tourist cottages and a 4×4 track close to the Riet-river area. The perennial pools in the river will be a great attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. For sale at R8,500,000.00, excluding VAT.
