The farm spans 90 hectares, with both the outer and inner perimeters enclosed by a 2.4-meter-high wildlife fence. Power is supplied by a three-phase Eskom transformer, rated at 25 kVA and 11,000 kVA, delivering 415 volts. A significant water spring ensures a constant water supply year-round, feeding two reservoirs
Buildings and infrastructure
Main House:
With an area of 373 m2, this spacious residence is ideally situated near the riverbed, offering breathtaking views of the landscape and established gardens. The main house comprises:
- 4 Bedrooms, including a main en-suite
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Living spaces
- 1 Study
- Large kitchen equipped with built-in wooden cupboards and granite countertops
- Pantry
- Courtyard
- Built-in braai area
- Double garage
House
2:
Covering an area of 445 m2, this modern and expansive home boasts captivating views of the garden and orchard, ensuring ample natural light in every corner. The features of this house include:
- 1 Large bedroom featuring a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
- 1 Guest bedroom with built-in cupboards and an en-suite bathroom
- 2 Living spaces
- Kitchen fitted with built-in wooden cupboards and granite countertops
- Pantry
- Built-in fireplace
- Boma and braai area
- 3 Garages
- Spacious laundry room accommodating washing machines and tumble-driers.
Water:
Pumps:
Efficiently delivering water from the reservoir to both pivots and orchards, the farm employs:
- Pumping station at the reservoir:
- 15 kW Motor with a 200/90 KSB water pump for the pivots.
- 3 kW Motor and water pump dedicated to the orchards.
Boreholes:
The farm features 5 boreholes, each equipped with a 2.2 kW single-phase pump, capable of producing an average yield of 12,000 KL/h. These boreholes primarily serve as backup water sources and provide water for residential and livestock needs.
Assets list:
The farm boasts an extensive array of assets to support its operations, including:
- Main Pivot spanning 18 hectares, currently cultivating Lusern/Alfalfa.
- Hydro self-driven and movable pivot, requiring no electricity for operation, utilized for two circles of Lusern/Alfalfa covering a total of 2.6 hectares.
Equipment:
- 290 Massi Ferguson tractor (56 kW)
- 3130 John Deere tractor (72 kW)
- 5 Tandem Tillers
- 1 Tandem Ripper
- 3.5 m Bale Fork
- 1.5 m Fine Seed Planter
- 2 m Roller
- Disk Mower (Marangon 320 swing, 3.2m) equipped with roller or finger conditioners
- 1.5m Slasher mower
- 2,000 L pull mist blower for orchards
- 5 Spook Grass Rakes
- 8 Spook V-Rakes
- 4-piece eorger
- 3-Skar Trip John Deere Plough
- 4 Disc Plough
- 5m Double Axle Trailer
- 9m Bale Trailer
Other Infrastructure:
The farm also features additional infrastructure, including:
Area: 45 m²
Meat processing facility and equipment: Area: 54 m²
Process and packing facility: Area: 270 m². This designated area is used for sorting, packaging, and loading various fruits grown on the farm.
Feeding Lot, Processing, and Loading Facilities (Kraal):
- Three designated feeding lots with a combined holding capacity of 200 head of cattle or 400 head of sheep, goats, or pigs.
- Large kraal with a loading bed suitable for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Working dipping facilities for sheep and goats.
- Built-in spray/dipping facilities for cattle.
- Covered sheep shed.
- Sheep, pig, and goat lambing and ewe pens: Area: 62 m². These pens allow for consistent monitoring of individual animals.
The Boards consists of:
Orchard:
Each tree in the orchard is equipped with its own designated sprinkler, delivering 35 litres per hour. The irrigation system is meticulously organized, with each block regulated by its own valve connected to the main water line. Moreover, the watering system is linked to two elevated irrigating dams, ensuring uninterrupted irrigation even during load shedding periods through gravity feed.
Apples:
Variety: Afri Range from Culdevco
Area: 2 hectares
Capacity: 2,000 total trees distributed across 3 blocks
Peaches:
Variety: Summer Sun
Area: 2 hectares
Capacity: 1,600 total trees distributed across 4 blocks
Early Bluch:
Area: 1 hectare
Capacity: 800 total trees distributed across 3 blocks
Oom Sarels:
Area: 1 hectare
Capacity: 1,000 total trees distributed across 4 blocks
Apricots:
Variety: Imperial / Palsteyn
Area: 0.5 hectares
Capacity: 400 total trees in 1 block
Plums:
Variety: Fortune / Farlis
Area: 0.5 hectares
Capacity: 600 total trees in 1 block
Pomegranate:
Variety: Wonderfull
Area: 2.1 hectares
Capacity: 1,700 total trees distributed across 4 blocks
Dams:
Irrigating Steel Dams:
Capacity: 70,000 kl per dam, totaling 140,000 kl
Ground / Gravel Dam:
Capacity: 450,000 kl
Wildlife:
- Approximately 30 impalas
- Approximately 10 blesbucks
- Approximately 5 nyala bucks
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