RICHMOND / VICTORIA WES: Well-established Karoo farm

This truly remarkable 12 807-hectare typical Karoo farm lies in a sought-after area which is well-known for its good quality meat, excellent Merino wool and heavy weaners.

The farm consists of 7 title deeds. There are no public roads through the farm or any servitudes on the farm.

The topography and vegetation are diverse on this well-established fully operational farm. It has about 8 km of high-quality river veldt with two large concrete weirs in the Ongers River supplying additional fodder for cattle. This is an excellent drought reserve and add to the value of this unique, secluded farm.

The main farmhouse overlooks the vast Karoo with its breath-taking views.

The entire farm is equipped with jackal-proof fencing and there are 38 inner-camps. All fencing is excellent and in good repair. The windmills and solar pumps supply an abundance of drinking water to water troughs in every camp.

The comfortable homestead is situated in a lush garden covered by mature trees. Two shearing sheds, double garage, storerooms and flat, outbuildings and labourer’s cottages as well as shearer accommodation are all in good repair.

Vegetation is sweet mixed veldt, with a variety of shrubs or “ganna” as well as several grass species. This farm is well-known for its larger and higher body-mass lamb carcasses and high lambing percentage due to the large areas of fertile, high quality grass plains. The Ongers River supplies very good grazing support during dry times.

The carrying capacity is 1:24 LSU or 3,196 small stock, but due to the many years of stocking the farm with less than the carrying capacity norm of the region, the density and variety of quality Karoo shrubs and grasses are visible and add value to the farm. The average rainfall of 250 per annum is mostly during the summer but winter rainfall is very beneficial.

Strong water supply, fitted with a mono pump and diesel engine is available when needed, to irrigate a couple of hectares. This is a great asset and, with a well-designed irrigation system, could be further developed to produce fodder.

This is a perfect place to settle and enjoy the benefits of a true upper Karoo farm. Springbuck roams this vast area.

The total acreage of land remains exclusive to most although, it is easy to manage with quality grazing for sheep and cattle.

For an amount of R30,000,000.00 excluding VAT, this farm could be yours. The seller is a VAT vendor and if the buyer is also a VAT vendor this sale could be structured as a 0% VAT transaction.

The existing sheep on the farm are not included in the price, but excellent quality Merino ewes are available at an additional cost.

Property Reference #: RL5695

Agent Details:
Andreas du Toit
Agrisell PTY Ltd
9A Kerk Street
Piketberg
7320