R 12 500 000 | farm property for sale in richmond

Experience this ideal Karoo farm which embraces an area of 4911 hectare located about 10 kilometers from Richmond. This farm offers various opportunities, mainly due to the topography and the abundance of good quality water. The farm boasts with 30-hectare irrigation of which 28-hectare is planted with quality lucerne. At present, the farm is a well-established going concern with a carrying capacity of 1:6 SSU. The owner farms with 120 Brangus stud cows, 1,000 merino ewes and 750 merino hamels. The lambing percentage is more than 100% and the average micron of the wool is 19. Springbuck, Blesbuck and Kudu roam the farm. The veldt is pristine and divided into 24 camps. The entire perimeter fencing is jackal proof. There are adequate sources of water, consisting of 18 boreholes, fountains and a river which traverses the farm and only flows in the rainy summer season. The average rainfall varies annually from 300-350 mm. The farm lends to the production of superb quality natural lamb, wool, meat and lucerne. All fencing is in good repair due to proper maintenance. All the necessary livestock handling facilities are well spread over the farm and accessible by good internal tracks. Homesteads include a typical Karoo farmhouse as well as a smaller farm house. Other accommodation consists of 2 hunters houses. The 3 workers houses, workshop, sheds, cooling-room, 3 horse stables, 2 sheds are in good repair. All the accommodation can be rented out and is in great demand which supports a sustainable income all year round. Due to the ambience, topography and vegetation, the total acreage can be easily converted into an idyllic game farm. Here in the Karoo, you can breathe again! For sale at R12,500,000.00 (VAT excluded)