5 093 ha Farm in Victoria West Outlying

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Hierdie ou familieplaas is in n goeie Karoo streek gelee waar plase selde in die mark kom.

Die 5,093-hektaar plaas is n ekonomiese eenheid en daar kan dus met meer as n duisend kleinvee eenhede geboer word. Die plaas is welbekend vir sy swaargewig lammers wat op n vroee stadium in die mark kom en waar merino wol van hoogstaande kwaliteit en skoonopbrengs geproduseer word.

Bydraende faktore is onder meer die verskeidenheid tipes karoo veld, bestaande uit vaal-, silwerkaroo, ganna-, kapok-, skilpad- en ankerkaroobosse en vele ander smaaklike plante met groot areas wat met kort- en langbeen boesman-, bloubuffel- en kniekiesgras bedek is.

Die topografie bestaan uit ongeveer 70 goeie natstoot leegtes en 30 rante en bergveld met goeie plantbedekking. Die gemiddelde jaarlikse reenval van 270mm kom hoofsaaklik in die somer en herfs voor. Dit gaan gepaard met gesonde toestande met min veesiektes en verhoogde produksie van hoe kwaliteit van vleis en wol. Die amptelike drakrag van hierdie plaas beloop 1:4,3 kleinvee eenhede per hektaar.

Dit is ook geskik vir verskeidenheid wildsoorte asook beeste. Daar is tans meer as 50 springbokke op die plaas. Trekwild soos koedoes en bergskape kom ook van tyd tot tyd op die plaas voor.

Die plaas is verdeel in 11 weikampe met 10 windpompe, asook 3 windpompe by die opstal en ook 4 sonpompe. Daar is ook twee groot netjiese veehanteringskrale. Alle weikampe is van twee tot drie veesuipings met goeie kwaliteit water voorsien. Oor die algemeen het die plaas sterk ondergrondse waterbronne en is daar selfs n besproeiingsmoontlikheid. Die plaas is met jakkalsproef omhein. Die binneheinings en toegangshekke is in n uitstekende toestand. Ook die grootste dele van die buiteheinings is baie netjies.

Die woonhuis het 4 slaapkamers, 1 badkamer, sit en eetkamer, kombuis met aga-stoof, spens, gang en voorstoep. Daar is ook stoorkamers, enjinkamer wat ook n gereedskapkamer insluit, n stoor vir voertuie en die berging van o.a. voer en n skeerhuis.

Die plaas is te koop vir R14,950,000 en die verkoper is n geregistreerde BTW ondernemer. Die transaksie kan as n lopende saak verkoop word indien skape addisioneel tot die koopsom aangekoop word.

VICTORIA WEST VOSBURG: Prestigious part of the Upper Karoo.

This rare Karoo farm of 5,093 hectare, consisting of 1 title deed, is a truly remarkable piece of Karoo land currently mainly a merino sheep farming operation. It is not often that a farm of this extent in this prestigious part of the Karoo is offered for sale. This farm boasts all the necessary infrastructure for a lucrative sheep farming enterprise.

The farm is located 20 kms on good gravel roads, from Vosburg. This area is well-renowned for its quality wool and meat production. Lambs grow faster and the physical traits like length, tensile strength and high clean yield are exceptional and wool of this quality are high in demand and therefor achieve higher prices in the market.

The fauna and flora are typical of the Karoo topography and top-quality natural vegetation, making this farm perfect as an above average livestock farm. Due to the large areas 70 of the acreage being flooded natstoot leegtes after good rains, the ground cover and variety of shrubs and grasses of this veldt is in mint condition. The rest of the farm consists of quality hills. This enhances the rich ecosystem supporting the diversity of vegetation.

The carrying capacity is 1:6 SSU small stock units and the area receives an annual rainfall of about 270mm, mostly during summer.

In addition to the plains game like the 50 springbuck and roaming kudus, this farm offers an amazing nocturnal night life, the sounds of which add to the peaceful atmosphere.

Infrastructure includes a 4-bedroom farmhouse boasting with an AGA stove. Other accommodation consists of 3 labourer cottages. Eskom and solar panels supply electricity. Outbuildings include storage sheds and a sheering shed. If needed the potential for strong underground water is a possibility.

The perimeter fencing is good jackal-proof, and the farm is subdivided into 11 inner camps. The fencing is in good repair, and the entire acreage is easily accessible and well-planned for efficient veldt utilization, with a well-maintained network of roads and tracks that reach all outskirts of the farm. Two large sheep handling facilities are also in good repair.

Water for livestock and game is obtained from 10 windmills, stored, and distributed to 2 or 3 water troughs in each camp, securing a consistent water supply. Smaller earth dams are filled by rainwater.

For someone who puts a premium on security, tranquility, quality of life, and outstanding location, this property would be an excellent choice.

The simplicity of the area, offering a true Karoo experience, can be enjoyed while gazing at the breath-taking, panoramic views of the typical Karoo landscape.

This rare find is for sale at R 14,950,000.00, excluding VAT at 0, if it is sold as a going concern. [Current game and sheep are excluded from the sale, but all of the livestock can also be acquired in a negotiated agreement].