The farm is situated in the Willowmore district and borders on the popular and world renowned Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With well maintained roads taking you to beautiful vistas, this lifestyle farm not only offers you the epitome of the Karoo serenity, but also an operational guest farm with self-catering cottages, guest rooms and camp sites.
The access roads leading into the Baviaanskloof provide a steady stream of travellers about to venture on the 5-hour trip in or out of the Wilderness Area and therefore ideally located to prepare for the adventure, or to rest up afterwards! Other activities that can be enjoyed are various trails for hikers and mountain bikers or just relax and soak up the tranquil environment. This beautiful farm presents an
extraordinary investment prospect for discerning buyers seeking a tranquil retreat and a lucrative venture!
The guest accommodation is of a high standard and features:
* 4 self-catering houses. Two are 1 bedroom, two are 2 bedrooms and one is 3 bedrooms. All have bathrooms, open plan kitchen/living areas, covered patios and braai facilities
* 4 guest rooms, each with wet bars, an open patio, a communal kitchen and braai facilities
* 18 campsites, all with an electrical point and large trees providing comfortable shade. A further 6 sites can be added
* Up to 30 guests (excl campers) can be accommodated in the guest farm accommodation
* An ablution building divided into ladies and gents for the campers and the 4 guest rooms is spacious and private
* A communal wash-up area adjoining the ablution building for campers
* An entertainment facility with an indoor braai, covered veranda, DStv dish and adjoining open air lapa
* Games room
* Kiddies play area
* Laundry room
* Two storerooms
* A Karoo farm dam swimming pool
* Eskom power
* WiFi
* Pet friendly
The farm also has a 3-bedroom main house, currently used by the manager, which can be kept private or added to the guest accommodation offering. A large, closed shed is divided into two sections and boasts a walk-in cold room.
The irrigation lands are equipped with a permanent sprinkler system and consist of 4.5Ha under lucerne and 1,5Ha under cash crops. A new permanent irrigation system has just been installed for the gardens, lawns and a small camp. Water is pumped from 4 strong boreholes (2 Eskom, 1 solar and 1 wind) into various JoJo tanks for domestic use and into two earth holding dams from where it is pumped onto the irrigation lands. The earth holding dams are supplemented by a gravity fed pipe from the stream.
There are a combination of old dry lands totaling approximately 44Ha for potential irrigation expansion. A further strong borehole was identified, but never drilled. Statistics for this hole can be provided on request. Water troughs, fountains and earth dams provide water in the veld.
The farm is host to a diverse array of indigenous antelope including kudu, springbok and duikers. The price also includes 8 Zebra and 10 Blesbok. The veld is typical of the Karoo topography and vegetation, with a portion of the farm as high as Table Mountain, boasting a variety of Fynbos in the heart of the Karoo!
The entire perimeter is enclosed with a very neat 1.4m jackal proof fence, with a single strand electrical wire on 70% of the fence. The entire fence is also packed with rocks at its base. There are no internal fences except for one 23ha game camp and the irrigation lands, which are enclosed with a 2,4m game fence, also with a single electrical strand.
The property is being sold lock, stock and barrel. All movable assets such as game, Izuzu bakkie, various farm equipment, New Holland 4x4 tractor, tools, furniture, linen, fixtures and appliances are included in the price. A detailed inventory list can be provided on request. A herd of 9 Nguni cattle can be bought in addition to the purchase price.
The Owner is VAT registered, but 0% is possible as a going concern.
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