4 851 ha Farm in Barkly East

An Exceptional Opportunity- Avoca & Millerd Farms Barkly East, Eastern Cape

These fantastic farms are on the market and provide the prospective buyers with the opportunity to purchase some of the best Agricultural land in the country. These farms are well known for producing high value pedigree animals sheep and cattle in tandem with a highly productive commercial livestock operation. Nestled in the scenic Witteberg Mountain Range, with unparalleled beauty, water, grasses and high potential arable lands, these farms offer a rare combination and opportunity to farm at the highest level.

Size: 4,851 ha combined

Location: 24.6 km north of Barkly East, Senqu Municipality

Agriculture: Renowned for the production of high value animals, premium lamb, sheep, wool, and cattle 300 ha arable land with highly fertile soils and irrigation potential high rainfall 875945 mm annually

Accommodation:

oAvoca: Historic sandstone homestead 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, offices, outside cottage, gravity fed irrigation in the garde, clay tennis court, 8 staff quarters 3 rooms with electricity.

oMillerd: Double-story home 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, second cottage 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,5 3 roomed staff quarters with electricity

oTwo additional outposts to house shepherds

Infrastructure: 7 large sheds on Avoca and 4 sheds on Millerd, gravity-fed water system, strong fencing, 3-phase power in some sheds. 40 camps on Avoca and 22 camps on Millerd, with excellent livestock handling facilities on both farms

Arable land: 300 ha rich black soil. 15 ha lucerne and 12 ha clover.

Grazing: 1.2 SSUha & 4 haLSU. Mixture of sweet and sour veld Rooigras, Eragrostis, creeping foxtail & curly leaf grass

Eco-Tourism: Trout fishing, hiking trails, grey wing shooting, pristine streams and pools

Environment: Protected area application in progress rich biodiversity, landscaped gardens, and scenic views

Climate: Temperate summers, mild to cold winters ideal for rotational grazing and crop production

Rainfall: 875mm per annum

Highlights:

Exceptional farms that have been well looked after for generations.

Well grassed with exceptional water security from springs and streams

Potential for intensive irrigation development

No land claims well-maintained and operational

High potential arable lands with deep, rich soils

Condition of Sale: Millerd to be purchased independently before Avoca or unit to be sold jointly.