R18,500,000
If you choose one place to enjoy the Karoo farming atmosphere, this should be it!Situated in the midst of a sought after area between De Aar and Britstown, this particular 5,969 hectare farm is known as the “cream of the Crop” due to its mere size, typography, well look after veldt together with a wide variety of vegetation. Accommodation is in an appealing family home. Furthermore is the veldt in pristine condition due to proper veldt management and conservative grazing over many years. The farms infrastructure has been immaculately kept and maintained with the road and fences no exception. The convenient location makes it accessible from various destinations.The veldt is in a near pristine condition and due to an annual rainfall of 230mm per annum, the carrying capacity is 1500 SSU or 250 LSU.The infrastructure for an extensive economical viable livestock farm is in place. The farm is blessed with good quality underground water for household and livestock. This area is renowned for its excellent quality meat; wool and the production of game, together with the warm hospitality and friendliness of people make a stay in this unique area an unforgettable experience. The farm is sub-divided in various veldt types and well planned into 36 inner camps for efficient veldt management and utilisation. All other farming infrastructure like sheep and cattle handling facilities, 22 windmills, sub-mersible pump as well as a solar pump, 2 water troughs in each and every inner camp; Jackal proof perimeter fencing – only one section is good quality stock proof; are in place and in good repair. The spacious authentic farm-style main house, with 3 bedrooms, has large living areas and an open plan kitchen. The house boasts with a typical stoep and is surrounding by a lush garden. This is an ultimate venue for a family reunion or simply a heaven to sip cocktails with friends under the large trees. The quaint second house is fully operational with plenty character. There is also a swimming pool and tennis court, both not in good repairs. The house and surrounds are very well suited for the hospitality industry and the existing accommodation can easily be converted into sought after guest accommodation as well as a wedding and conference venue. A substantial percentage (60%) of the acreage boasts of large fertile plains and valleys, about 30% is hills and “koppies”, with about 15% mountainous; all of these areas provide a variety of quality vegetation in abundance. These areas are ideal for various game species. Added to that, this area is a very sought after hunting ground for the 120 Springbuck roaming this truly spectacular area.This farm lends itself to the discerning stock farmer and nature lover because of what it is, and because of the potential, of what it can be!Karoo farms of this extent seldom come onto the market. This idyllic area of Karoo remains exclusive to most of us mortals!For the price of R18,500,000.00 you can become the owner of one of the renowned above average and well-maintained farms in the Upper-Karoo to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the picturesque Karoo. This price excludes VAT , livestock and furniture.
