21 hectare fully fenced farm situated in the heart of Cato Ridge, KZN. Owners are retiring and have downscaled the agricultural operation. Farm is subdidivided into 2 equal portions. The farm is on land moderately sloping down from below road level with access to pump water from the Mlazi River.Main farmhouse comprises of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom freestanding farm house with IBR roofing and exterior security. Airconditioning in the main bedroom, large fully fitted kitehcn with gas stoves, oven, dishwasher. Fully fitted gym included. Lounge includes a fireplace. Oregon Pine Study with custom built furniture will be included. A small splash pool can be accessed from the secured verandah. Staff accomodation is available.The market garden is established outside the farmhouse where various produce are grown: Mango, Orange, Nartjie, Kiwi, Avocado (3 types), Pear, Sweet Pear, Pomegranate, Guava, Lemon, Lime, Butternut and Custard Apple. Farm is powered by a single phase electrical supply supported by a 30kVa 3 phase generator. Farming equipment included in the sale price includes 2 x Ford Tractors with plough, ripper, disk, sod buster, 2 row grain planter, auger, fertiliser spreader. 2 farm trailers and a mini round bailer is included. A full wire and roof repair kit is available including additional rolls of fencing wire, creosite poles, building blocks, tiles, planks and IBR sheeting. Access to the farm is via a 10km graded road from Cato Ridge.
40 different Cycads with permits in place have been planted across the farm.
The farm does not have a municipal water supply. Potable water is obtained from a 90m Borehole via a water pump room with a filtration system. The farm benefits from a right of way access to the Mlazi River from the adjacent farm with a 3-phase Eskom power connection at the river to operate the irrigation pump.
Rainwater harvesting Jojo tanks have been installed. Irrigation equipment has been installed to connect the farm to the river and from the internal dam to selected sections of the property and can be extended based on the farming requirements of the new owner. Various irrigation sprinklers and connectors are available in the toolshed. Sewage is attenuated via a Septic Tank and a soak pit.
Various fully fenced camps / pens for cattle, pig, horse, sheep and game grazing were constructed on the farm and have now fallen into disuse. The farm had previously housed 40 Nyala, Duiker, and horses.
2 large sheds are used for housing animals, including chicken layers, broilers and rabbit housing facilities. Aviaries of various sizes are installed. Included in the sale are the 1 Boran bull and 10 Boran cows & 7 Landras Pigs (5 Sows/2 Boars) plus various free range poulty including 30 Moscovy Ducks, 15 Peacocks, Guinea Fowl, 60 Zulu Chicken. 7 horse stables have fallen into disuse and need to be refurbished. 1 equipped milking room is constructed. Various feedlot pens are used to house cattle for trading purposes which are purchased locally and resold. Feed is milled on site based on the specific animal requirements. A cattle crush pen with elevated loading facility is constructed. A 3x3m cold room and a large tool shed/workshop holds a variety of functional tools and farming implements.
The farm currently generates and income from the sale of feedlot calves and cattle as well from the sale of baled grass to specific clients for use as feed and/or horse bedding as grass is extensively available across the 25ha property. The farm also operates a farm stall/tuck shop from the entrance. The farm previously planted maize and sold fruit and vegetables commercially however the owners are now reaching retirement age and have down-scaled commercial activities on the property.
This farm forms part of a close-knit community and weekly meetings are held with all farmers.
A dedicated Armed Response service provider patrols the area for additional security.
The land has proven its value for grazing and planting and requires an owner who wants to take advantage of the many opportunities which this farm can provide.
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