This versatile 590 hectare farm offers excellent potential for various agricultural activities. It features well-established infrastructure for sheep farming, pomegranate orchard and a sturdy original farmhouse that can be renovated a family. The farm is part of a larger property that has been subdivided (590ha and 148 ha) and can be purchased as a whole or as separate portions (subdivision is currently been processed).
Accommodation
Farmhouse:
- Four bedroom areas
- Lounge and kitchen area
- One bathroom
- Solid structure but requires renovation
Labourer’s Cottages:
- Three cottages near the homestead
- Equipped with water and electricity
- Currently unoccupied
Infrastructure & Storage
Several sheds for:
- Feed storage
- Implement and vehicle garages
Extensive sheep handling facilities:
- Crawls around the homestead
Farming Activities
Pomegranate Orchards:
- Approximately 3,000 trees
- Under irrigation
- Just entering production
Livestock & Grazing:
- Well-equipped sheep handling facilities
- 250ha of dry lands available for grazing
Water Resources
Registered Earthen Dams:
- 21,000 m3 capacity
- 38,000 m3 capacity
Water Allocation:
- Shared supply from mountain source
Varies seasonally:
- 3,000 L/hour in winter
- 4,000 L/hour in summer
- Allocation: 9 to 10 days per month (approximately 800,000 L/month)
General Information
Electricity:
- Eskom 22 KVA connection at the homestead (currently disconnected)
Labour:
- No permanent workers reside on the farm
Legal & Financial:
- VAT or transfer duty applies to the purchase price