Farm in Middelburg

Pristine Water Catchment, Exceptional Grazing, Fully Solar-Powered, Premium Infrastructure

This 400-hectare walk-in farm lies in the heart of the Compassberg Protected Environment

(CPE)South Africas first proclaimed protected environment in the Karoo. It plays a vital role

in the headwaters of the Klein Zeekoei, Klein Brak, and Diepkloof Rivers, which feed major

river systems including the Orange, Great Fish, and Sundays Rivers.

Strategically located 45 km west of Middelburg, 38 km north of Nieu Bethesda, and 90 km

north of Graaff-Reinet, this property boasts reliable water resources, climate resilience, and

outstanding infrastructureperfectly suited for livestock, irrigation farming, and ecotourism.

WATER RESOURCES

18 ha dam fed by a large catchment area and supported by underground water,

enabling irrigation from below and reducing input costs.

4 weirs, water sponge zones, natural fountains, and multiple boreholes.

Year-round river flow forming natural ponds throughout the landscape.

High water table aids low-input irrigation and long-term water security.

30 ha registered water rights, with 25 ha currently under production.

Borehole flow rates range from 20 L/hr to 75,000 L/hr.

SOLAR & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

30 kW solar system powers main house and lodge

8 kW solar system supports flat and sheds

3 kW solar systems for each of the two workers houses

3 kW solar system dedicated to the permaset irrigation system

4 irrigation pivots:

3 ha (solar-powered)

1.3 ha (solar-powered)

1 ha (Eskom-powered)

5.5 ha (Eskom-powered)

3 ha additional solar permasets

LIVESTOCK & GRAZING

Carries 400 ewes and 25 cows

Grazing capacity: 16 ha per LSU

14 fenced camps arranged in 2 wagon wheel rotational grazing systems

Mix of sweetveld, climax grasses, Cynodon dactylon (kweek grass), and 4 vleis

(polders)

Excellent fencing and water infrastructure throughout

3 sheep handling facilities, cattle loading ramp, kraals, races

1 x sink dam, 4 x JoJo tanks

9 boreholes (7 equipped)

ACCOMMODATION & BUILDINGS

Main Lodge:

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Butchery room, large entertainment area

Indoor fireplaces and braais

Brick and stone-clad construction

Cottage:

2-bedroom home overlooking the dam

Views of waterbirds, fish eagles, and wetland wildlife

Shearing Shed Complex:

Sheep kraals, toolshed, shearing area

1-bedroom flat with kitchen and bathroom

Man cave/entertainment area

Workers Housing:

2 separate houses, each powered by independent solar systems

CLIMATE & LOCATION

Altitude: 1,800 meters above sea level ideal for livestock health

Rainfall: 330 mm 440 mm annually

Snowfall in winter provides additional moisture and grazing advantage

Located in a biodiverse and environmentally protected zone with climate-resilient

conditions

Highlights at a Glance:

Abundant water in a water-scarce region

Fully solar-powered operation low running costs

Rich, healthy veld ideal for livestock and regenerative grazing

Excellent infrastructure walk-in ready

Tourism/lifestyle potential in a protected biodiversity hotspot

Located in the catchment of three major rivers

Strong natural capital snow, altitude, clean wate