LYDENBURG: 650Ha GAME FARM

650ha Trout Farm with Lodges which can sleep 38 in total. Approx 4 to 5km of the Spekboom River flows through the middle of the farm. 16km from Lydenburg. This property is renowned for hosting the 2019 International Fly-Fishing Competition as well as many other Provincial and Schools Fly Fishing Trials.

This absolutely beautiful farm forms a part of the Government Gazetted Mount Anderson Water Catchment Nature Reserve which is approx. 15 000 ha in extent and made up of a number of landowners. The farm is an ideal destination for a family holiday and the terrain varies from lush vegetation to pristine mountain streams and dramatic rock formations. The farm lies on the tourist route for Kruger National Park and is approx. 1.5hrs drive from Phabeni Gate. As well as easy distance from Pilgrims Rest, God's Window, Bourkes Luck potholes, Graskop and Sabie with all their waterfalls.

Guests staying on this farm can take advantage of the environment by going on game drives, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking etc. The farm specializes in fly fishing for rainbow trout and the banks of the river are groomed to maximize the fishermans experience... An abundance of game wanders freely over the entire reserve and antelope are plentiful while predators such a leopard, hyena, caracal and jackal are also present.

The farm has its own fish raising area with 8 cement dams and 3 earth growing out dams in use with another 9 growing out dams which can also be utilized. There are currently about 2000 fish in the dams which are grown out and used to stock the river for the fly fishermen.

Water to all the buildings on the property is supplied by use of submersible pumps (some solar operated) and a Pelton Wheel on the perennial Spekboom River.

Improvements on the farm include:
Main House:
Stone built, thatched roof
400sq m, 3 bedrooms en-suite, open plan kitchen, dining room lounge with wood burning fireplace. Slate floors
As well as an office (brick under iron) of approx. 100sqm with a built-in gun safe and a Granny flat with 2 ensuite bedrooms, sunroom, kitchen and lounge.
4 x 5000 litre water tanks

Farm buildings:
Closed shed approx. 100sq m
Open shed approx. 200 sqm
Steel feed storeroom
Internet tower which supplied internet to all houses


Workers accommodation:
7 rooms with hot and cold water and flush toilets.

2ha fenced paddocks with pasture for horses with feed shelters and water troughs

Game handling facilities:
At house - 2 game bomas with water troughs approx. 400sqn
On mountain top - 2 game bomas with water troughs approx. 600sqm
2 electrified game camps approx. 80ha plus 120ha with nyala and kudu

Second house (Stone House)
Double story approx. 400sq m built of stone with iron roof.
Tiled floors
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms (1 en suite)
Built in gun safe
Office area
Open plan kitchen, lounge, dining room.
Wood burning fireplace.
Enclosed veranda
Outbuildings: 2 storerooms, tack room and laundry
1 x 5000 litre water tank

Bag End Cottage...

Has Pool
Property Reference #: RL5640

Agent Details:
Andre Storm
Agrisell PTY Ltd
9A Kerk Street
Piketberg
7320