IDEAL HUNTING FARM WITH 3KM OF RIVER FRONTAGE (F 26)

SIZE: 1271,9 hectares

POSITION: Approx .45 km West of Steytlerville and 28km off the R327 in the very picturesque Groot River Valley

Approx. 240 km from Port Elizabeth and 275km from George

 DESCRIPTION

Topography: This farm offers something of everything .It is situated between two mountain ranges. The Groot Rivier mountain range forms the Northern boundary and a smaller mountain forms the Southern boundary. The Groot Rivier meanders through the property for approx 3km and forms huge natural water holes, which are ideal for the multitude of natural game that occurs there.

The river creates an ideal sandbank where olives (300 trees) have been planted that are doing well The olive grove is 4 years old and is starting to bear fruit.There are a multitude of kloofs and spectacular cliffs that are ideal for hunting. The well developed and preserved Acacia belt in the river creates a spectacular food reserve in an area that has a low rainfall .The property forms an open plateau where game such as blesbok, springbok and other plains game would do very well. This property is also ideal for the breeding of Nyalas.

The property roughly comprises 50% rante and mountain veldt and the rest undulating flatland

VEGETATION:

Grazing Capacity:20 H PER LARGE STOCK UNIT

The vegetation could be described as Central Lower Karoo on the flat land and Xeric Succulent Valley Bushveld towards the south into the foot slopes of the mountains.

The vegetation is dominated by trees, shrubs, karoo bush and a few grass species

Plants appearing naturally are granaatbos (rhigozum abovatum) soetdoring, geelbietou (osteospernum sinuatum) eragrostis obtuse ( hartjiesgras) and various Karoo bush species.

Other remnant bush veldt species recorded include spekboom, gwarrie, wilde pruim, and shepherd’s bush, Renosterbos occurs on a small section.

The surface of the land is in excellent condition since complete withdrawal of small stock over the past three years has allowed the natural grazing to return to normal.

WATER SUPPLY

The average rainfall for the area is between 250-300mm of summer rain, normally in the form of thunder showers.

Besides the natural water from the Groot Rivier the property has good quality sustainable underground water. There are four windmills and two solar pumps that supply water to the veldt via a series of cement dams, troughs, plastic tanks and the homestead A natural fountain close to the river is a reliable source of water for the homestead. There are 5 earth dams at suitable positions on the property that supply veldt water.

A new ten metre cement reservoir holds water for the homestead.

There is a pump at the river which could be used to pump water to the homestead or olive grove when the river has water.

BOUNDARIES/FENCES

The property was originally a small stock farm and the external fences are 1.4 m jackal proof fences .The internal fences have not been lifted and a ten camp system is still in existence. The boundary fences are generally in a good condition and a portion of the Western boundary fence was recently newly constructed. The Olive grove has high fencing to keep the kudus out.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The property has two newly renovated comfortable homes that are supplied with ESCOM power

Homestead number 1: 221m²

This house has been renovated and includes enclosed verandas on three sides. It has one bathroom, living room, dining room and three bedrooms. A small but well kept garden has been re established and includes a lovely small swimming pool and barbeque area under shady trees.

There are ample outbuildings:

(90m²) garage which includes a small kitchen and bathroom. Could be renovated into additional accommodation.

Meat room (70m²) with ventilation suitable for biltong drying

Homestead number 2: 120m²

This neat home has 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen

Outbuildings include a 70m² shed /engine room, staff house and a 24m² outside room, suitable for extra accommodation

GENERAL COMMENT:

This is a very neat property with very little farm scrap in evidence

There are no land claims or servitudes registered on the property

It lies in a very safe crime free area away from National roads

Natural game(kudu) appear in abundance

The owner is Vat registered and would like to sell the property as a going concern. This would negate TRANSFER FEES /VAT

Besides being very picturesque the terrain is very suitable as a game farm since it is suitable for both grazers and browsers. The condition of the veldt is good and has been rested for several years.

The topography contributes to it being an ideal farm for walking and stalking

The sale includes 17 Blesbok (12 cows and 5 calves).

PRICE: R5, 25 MILLION