193 ha Farm in Upington

This property is located in the Green Kalahari, an area situated on the Kalahari-Namaqua-Namibia route to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town, with Upington as the main center of this unique landscape. A life-enriching experience awaits anyone visiting this area, with the vast semi-desert plains and dune fields on one side and the mighty Orange River, with green Lucerne fields and other crops on its banks on the other side. This 193-ha property with 2 title deeds is operated as one unit and is located approximately 37 km from Upington on the N14. It is one of the prime farms in the area and together with the location, maximum utilization of the river as a water source, and the surrounding Kalahari landscape, it has been developed into an effective functional unit. It has 60 ha water rights (river listing) with 71 ha Lucerne irrigated by 6 pivots with water from the Orange River, which borders (+- 1.8km) the southern part of the property. The farm is predominantly a lucerne farm with a big reservoir and good drainage. Water is pumped from the river into the reservoir, then distributed to the various pivots (6) for optimal water usage and irrigation. The farm receives ESKOM electricity through 4 Points (3 active3 phase) as backup and a new impressive solar system. All center pivots run on the solar system dropping the electricity and pump costs dramatically. The farm has a secondary function with a well-built feedlot, handling, and loading facility. This feature is a great income possibility to trade/keep livestock. The feedlot''s capacity is 3 500 4 000 head and it works practically and very efficiently. It is located close to the homestead for effective management.

A visit to the farmstead itself is an incredible experience and you are greeted by a neat setup consisting of a luxury 4-bedroom house with ESKOM and newly installed solar power, and spacious storage facilities. The face-brick house is big with a living room, braai room, kitchen, and 4 bedrooms. The beautiful garden with a swimming pool overlooks the irrigation fields with the river in the background. The farm has a vacant area that can be utilized to keep some small game with game fencing of 2.1m already erected. Along the riverside is an area with an already built cottage (needs renovating on thatch roof) house with space for more. This site has a beautiful view over the river and is perfect for outdoor activities like camping, canoeing, and kayaking. The area is relatively crime-free, and the property is well-protected. For the serious buyer, this is a unique investment opportunity that emerges only once in a lifetime.

Electricity and pump breakdown

A. River point:

-Eskom 100KVA (3 phase)

-1 x 30KVA water pump

-2 x 15KVA water pumps

B. Dam point

-Eskom (Ruralflex) 200KVA (3 phase)

-2 x 30KVA water pump

-1 x 90KVA water pumps

C. House point

-Eskom 50KVA (3 phase)

D. Solar system

-ATESS HPS 150 Hybrid 3-phase Inverter

-ATESS Shinemaster

-Freedom Won Lite Commercial 200/160 HV batteries (10-year warranty)

-306 x 540W Mono solar panels

E. 25KVA backup generator

The property is sold as a going concern with all operational implements included. A list of implements (which may differ over time) will be presented to serious buyers. Approved FICA documentation will be required for any production numbers, list of implements, or a viewing.