R 13 000 000 | farm property for sale in bathurst

VAT registered. This 163ha farm is located on the Shaw Park Road, that runs from Bathurst to Kleinemonde in Contract the Eastern Cape. Closest town is Bathurst which is a short 5km drive and Port Alfred, a quaint coastal town is 15km away. The main attraction is the massive 430 000 cum dam, when filled at 100% capacity. The dam's current level is 90%. Ndlambe Municipality draw water from the dam for municipal consumption, this contract is still in place for 6 months at a time with an option to renew. Part income of this farm is generated from this municipal contract. A smaller stock dam with 4 water tanks for feeding stock through water troughs is located away from the homestead in one of the higher camps. There are another 5 water tanks close to the home for domestic use. There is also a capped borehole, which was tested for approximately 3000l/hour capacity and the borehole is 110m deep. Currently six ha are irrigated and planted with Tree lucerne, which is used for cattle fodder and can be pelleted. Pelleting equipment and machinery is available to be purchased and includes pelletizer, mixer, hammer mill, drier with fan and conveyor. Other fields on the farm are planted with grass and is leased out to a neighboring farmer for grazing. This farm can be utilized for any irrigation crops or small scale cattle as cattle handling facilities are in place. This farm is completely stock fenced and fence is in good condition. The homestead is secured with electric fencing. The outbuildings consist of 2 small shade cloth houses with micro-jet irrigation for seedlings, generator room, workshop, shed, tool shed and 3 carports. There is a large lathe that will be sold as part of the farm. The 150sqm farm house consists of open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Open patio overlooking some fields and the dam stretch along the front of the home. Security include beams, alarm connected to security company and cameras (8). Electricity Eskom - 3 phase No servitude's, and no labor or staff that stays on this farm.