EXQUISITE NAMAKWA - AND BUSHMANLAND FARM FOR SALE ON THE ORANGE RIVER
The seller proudly presents you with this magnificent property on the banks of the Lower Orange River.
The property is situated on the border of the Namakwaland and Boesmanland in the Northern Cape where the Orange River forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. The Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa and Afrikaans is by far the most widely spoken language, spoken by 83% of the population.
The nearest town is Pofadder, about 88km to the South, Kakamas 120 km to the East, and the border post to Namibia at Onseepkans about 45km to the West. A 30km gravel access road leads to the secluded and safely isolated property's main entrance gate, and as one gets closer to
the property excitement kicks in as the undulating terrain starts to beckon you into this barren but beautifully vegetated landscape. Although not as abundant as the West Coast of Namaqualand, when summer rain falls, a hauntingly beautiful flowering landscape appears on some of the plains.
The property of 13 000ha (LSU 1:42) consists of two title deeds sold as a limited company. The farm has spectacular landscapes of large mountains and stony hills scattered across the terrain, with valleys, plains, and riverbeds in-between. Flora consists of mixed desert and savanna vegetation with a variety of grass types, shrubs, and succulents. Beautiful trees like Camel Thorne, Shepherd, Quiver, and Acacia are visible everywhere. A variety of game species like Oryx and Springbuck are already established and together with the free-roaming Kudus and mountain Reedbuck, the game creates a beautiful wildlife setting. The farm is also home to a prolific Klipspringer population. The magnificent scenery with its hills and grass pastures makes this property ideal for game farming and a stunningly picturesque setting. All animals roam this property at will as the whole farm only has a perimeter fence and no inner dividing camps. A free-roaming Bonsmara/Afrikaner/Nguni cattle herd also calls the farm home. On average rainfall years (100mm to 150mm ) up to 150 cattle can be kept and farmed just along the riverbed and shore as it provides more than enough grazing on the multitude of islands in the river, a unique feature of this property. More than 20 km of a new water pipeline to the distribution network to provide water more efficiently across the farm is being installed (still under construction). Water is currently supplied by 4 boreholes all equipped with solar pumps. The 50km newly renovated 1,8m game fence (active fencing certificate) on the perimeter of the farm adds a lot of value as livestock, game, and predators can be managed effectively.
The property has a West/East gravel landing strip with a newly built hanger of approximately 300 sqm, big enough to accommodate 2 x midsized aircraft. The runway of 1 400m is situated on a large plain making take-off and landing relatively easy and safe.
The Orange River forms a 10 km North-Western border to the farm. The property offers the potential to be developed into a game farm, Eco tourist attraction, or/and utilized as a cattle farm. One of this property's best-kept secrets is several hot springs close to the river. The main eye produces approximately 65,000 liters of water per day at 44.4 Celsius. This natural hot spring delivers sustainable hot water throughout the year and is certainly something to experience. The property is also ideal for hiking trails, rock climbing, bird watching, fly fishing, 4x4 driving, photography, and expert hunting. The off-grid lifestyle, seclusion, and tranquility have vast potential as a tourist attraction.
The property has ample housing with different options across the farm.
A. Main homestead (under construction)
The main house is still under construction and will be something awesome when finished. The current owner has building plans in place and will the completed building will be 900sqm when extent, including 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, a main pantry, cold room, butchery, scullery, office, strong room, workshop, 9 car garage, and 200 square meters indoor braai/entertainment/bar/lounge/dining area. Once completed, the house will/can operate as one huge house or 2 separate accommodations. The homestead has Eskom power as a backup but a fully functional 33kW solar power system currently provides all power.
This house is located 10km inland from the river, and closer to the southern border and the main entrance to the property. The house can be reached by 2-wheel drive sedan vehicles. The building is under construction and currently (Jan 2023) approximately 30% completed. The selling price is subject to the building's progress at the time of the conclusion of a sale agreement. Completion is expected (not guaranteed) by the end of the year 2023.
B. House on the riverbank
This house has an industrial look to it but is a huge double-story structure that can accommodate a large number of guests. The building is located on the bank of the river and has the most amazing view of the flowing river. It consists of 4 bedrooms, 1 x huge open plan living area with kitchen, and 2 x upper decks that can accommodate more beds. The house has no power and water is supplied from a borehole.
C. 2 X Workers houses
This property is ideal for interested investors to develop to the next level! The quietness, scenery, location, 10km river view, and the cry of the Fish eagle are unmatched.
The selling price of R 25 600 000 includes building and development projects on the farm in their current state of progress (Jan 23) as well as all livestock and game, and a substantial quantity of stone, bricks, and cement already on site. A large variety of purposeful equipment and machinery would also be available to the interested buyer.
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