Description

SPECTACULAR 1 500 HA NATURE RESERVE This is a spectacular 1500ha nature reserve with approximately 150 hectares of Arable land. Much of the arable land is adjacent to two large dams which could be used for irrigation purposes. The dams are stocked with bass and carp. This is also the perfect area for cherries, asparagus and apples to name but a few. Bottling water is another opportunity. The reserve has unlimited potential for game breeding, eco-tourism and hunting by both local and international hunters . It can also be used as a cattle and/or sheep farm or simply as a lifestyle farm. This is the perfect environment to breed disease free buffalo as well as sable antelope, exotic wildebeest species, bontebok, etc. Eco tourism could include 4x4 trails, abseiling, game viewing. Many towering sandstone cliffs, springs and perennial and seasonal streams are found on the reserve. A seasonal waterfall drops into a deep wooded gorge. There are deep valleys with towering sandstone cliffs, some hidden caves with bushman paintings, seasonal wildflowers as well as seasonal and perennial streams and waterfalls that make hiking on one of four trails a wonderful, invigorating pastime. There are also ruins of early Sotho huts on the reserve. Some of the huts are corbelled and are believed to be 300 years old. Most of the reserve is on top of the mountain range with the lowest point being at 1700m above sea level. This is a low maintenance farm and is suitable for either a full time farmer or a lifestyle farmer. The owners currently employ two male and one female worker. They are very dependable and know the farm well. Hunting is currently managed by a very experienced operator so the new owner does not have to be experienced in the hunting business if he/she wishes to continue with it. The sandstone mountains offer breathtaking views to the nearby Maluti mountains in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The reserve features a Sandstone cottage with 2 bedrooms, large lounge/ dining room, kitchen, bathroom with toilet, separate toilet and walk-in safe. 3 Bachelor sandstone chalets with double bed, kitchenette and own bathrooms. 1 Small rondavel. A lodge consisting of 4 bedrooms, lounge/dining/kitchen area, 5 toilets, 4 washbasins and 2 showers. This building also has another large room currently used for storage. Equipped solar and electric borehole and 8 500 lt water tanks. A 10kw diesel generator, a 6.5kw petrol generator as well as complete solar power and gas heating. The farm is totally independent of ESKOM Game slaughtering facilities with cold room. An organic vegetable garden .and orchard. 3 Beehives. 2 Brick worker\'s houses which are also equipped with DSTV and each house has its own solar system. Internet connectivity is through a wifi tower and is uncapped. The sale includes the following animals: Eland (50) Black Wildebeest (100) Blesbok (80) Impala (2) Springbok (2) Zebra (25) Ostrich (4) Red Hartebeest (20) Duiker (unknown) Large Horses (1) Miniature Horses(3) Damara Sheep (11) Landrace Pigs (8) Chickens (10) Tame Geese (6) Jersey Cows (2) Nguni cattle (136) Alternatively a buyer may opt to only purchase the undeveloped portion of 887 hectares for R8 870 000.00 excluding VAT and game. Game could be negotiated separately if only the undeveloped portion is purchased. Call now to arrange for viewing!