3,430ha farm for sale in Aberdeen

<p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">This distinguishing 3430-hectare farm is idyllically situated 30-km from the town of Graaff- Reinet on the banks of the Sunday`s and Camdeboo rivers. Upstream from the farm is the De Hoop dam, which was established in 1938 and its primary purpose is for irrigation. The panoramic Spandaukop and Tandjiesberg is clearly visible in the distance. It consists of 2 adjacent title deeds.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> The farm is a typical summer rainfall farm with 6-ha lasered and 11-ha flood irrigation land suitable to produce fodder or lucerne from the De Hoop water scheme canal. Unfortunately, the dam is still dry due to the previous drought. Another 25-ha arable land can be irrigated from close by strong boreholes.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> Farming in this area consists predominantly of livestock like cattle, sheep, and Angora goats. Lucerne does extremely well in the sandy-loam soil in this warm dry climate and offers quality feed for livestock in the dry season.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> The topography is rugged with cliffs, mountainous areas, flat plateaus on top of the Rooiberg mountains, undulating hills, vast flat plains, and apron veldt areas as well as the tree lined Camdeboo and Sondags rivers traversing through the Eastern section of the farm. Sometimes the Sunday`s river is flowing strongly after rainfall in the upstream areas.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> Vegetation consists mainly of natural Karoo-like shrubs; succulent Karoo; patches of various grasses like red grass, Boesman grass, various sweet grasses; Shepard`s trees (Matoppie); and a very special plant, the spekboom, growing lushly in the higher lying Rooiberg mountains; dense riverine thicket, mainly Acacia thorn (nutritious leguminous), Tamarisk and Karee trees.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> A section of the 260 sq meter homestead was built before the Second World War and has been restored without affecting the character of this heritage homestead - situated in a large, lush garden boasting with matured trees. A borehole supplies fresh water for household and the large concrete dam watering the garden.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> From the stoep you overlook lush gardens with mature trees which contribute to a special ambience of this beautiful Karoo surrounds.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> There is also an old school building which can easily be transformed into hunter's accommodation. Located near the house are 2 rondavels, one as guest accommodation with bathroom and toilet. Other buildings are a shearing shed, together with livestock handling facilities as well as a workshop. Power is supplied by 3-phase Municipal electricity with a back-up diesel generator.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> When the inner camps' layout and farming infrastructure was planned, the diverse veldt types, the topography and variety of vegetation were all considered. The perimeter fence is jackal proof, and the Southern section is 2,4-metre-high game fencing. The natural veldt is well maintained and consists of 14 inner camps with ample livestock drinking water. Some fencing is in good repair. The farm is suitable to produce high quality cattle, sheep, Boer Goats, Angoras, and game.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> Springbuck and numerous Kudu, with indigenous small antelope like Mountain Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Steenbok and Common Duiker, also roam the area.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> Rainfall occurs mainly during the summer months with an average of 250mm and much higher precipitation is measured annually on the higher lying areas.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> Sufficient fresh water as livestock drinking water is obtained from several boreholes fitted with windmills, solar pumps, and various perennial fountains. Two boreholes near the arable acreage are fitted with 2x7.5 KVA turbines. The carrying capacity is 1:16 LSU (Large stock units) or 1:2.66 SSU. (Small Stock Units).</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> The farm is perfect for the discerning stock farmer, nature-lover, or game farmer.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> For sale as a going concern at R13,700,000.00, excluding VAT.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Features</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Pets Allowed Yes</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Interior</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Bedrooms</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">4</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Bathrooms</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">3</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Kitchens</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">1</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Reception Rooms</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">2</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Exterior</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Garages</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">2</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Carports / Parkings</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">2</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Security</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Yes</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Flatlet</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">3</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Views</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Yes</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">For more information on RL5004 in Aberdeen, Aberdeen:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.agrisell.co.za/results/residential/for-sale/aberdeen/aberdeen/farm/5002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.agrisell.co.za/results/residential/for-sale/aberdeen/aberdeen/farm/5002/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Contact Details:</strong><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> </span></p><p><br></p><p> <span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">JP Steynberg</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">072 600 4220</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> 021 887 0468</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">Louis Steynberg</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);">079 822 3454</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 84, 106);"> 021 887 0468</span></p>