EDENBURG: Economically viable livestock and irrigation farm with abundant water

This ideal 3 Title Deed farm is situated between Bloemfontein and Edenburg in the Free State province of South Africa.

This economically viable 305 hectare livestock with 60 hectares of irrigation farm offers various opportunities such as, sheep farming, cattle, chicken farming, a piggery, dairy farming as well as the cultivation of grazing, maize (silage yield: 50 tons p/ha) and Lucerne lands (The cultivar of these Lucerne lands are SA Standard, 30kg planted p/ha).

The farm has sub divided camps, all with water supply and breath-taking views that shadow the sweet Free State veldt.

Water is obtained from the Tierpoort Dam irrigation scheme and the Tierpoort river, 6 boreholes (household and livestock), 2 boreholes (irrigation purposes), providing the farm with an abundance of water.

As for the infrastructure on this magnificent farm, there is a main dwelling: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 study, an open plan living and dining area combined into one space and a kitchen. Also has laundry, cold room (to be completed), workshop, 2 store rooms, double garage and single carport.

Furthermore other in infrastructure boasts with, 2 large sheds, a small shed, 3 silos, a newly build piggery with heating facilities and maternity ward, 6-point milking parlour (fully equipped), 1 chicken raising facility, 1 egg producing unit, 2 newly built labourer houses (3 bedrooms each) and 1 labourer cottage. The labour cottages is equipped with electricity and running water.

The acreage is arable for the production of wheat, corn and/or fodder for grazing. The irrigation development was done by irrigation specialists, optimised for efficient water & electricity usage. Runoff water is stored in a strategically placed earth dam, designed to link water sources with each other via pipelines. The centre pivots can run independently with own pipeline, power cables, pump and motor. The farm has 3 centre pivots, where 70 hectare land is developed and under centre pivots.

The farm exudes a great sense of closeness to nature and offers an ideal setting for a country lifestyle with substantial income.

The farm offers the opportunity to maintain an economically feasible farming operation.

Serious buyers will have first option on implements and livestock.

The buying of 1 separate Title Deed can be negotiated.

Property Reference #: RL1919

Agent Details:
Archie Norval
Agrisell PTY Ltd
9A Kerk Street
Piketberg
7320