R 12 600 000 | farm property for sale in hopefield

This 461 ha irrigation farm is situated 18km from Hopefield on the banks of the Berg River. About 80ha is irrigated with 4 x 13ha pivots on 6 circles. There are 2 more circles of 20ha each suitable for 2 additional centre pivots. The pivots are fitted with a 55kW and 75kW motor supplying water to the 6 irrigation circles with ample water for additional circles. The irrigation systems are well maintained and in good repair. 40 ha Water-rights with water obtained from the river (274 000 m3 registered water rights). Irrigated land mostly well-drained sand to sand-loam, with excellent production potential for various crops. Wheat and maize are doing excellent and the soil is also ideal for vegetables like potatoes, carrots, beans, onions, etc. The deep well-drained soil is also suitable for citrus which is producing good not far from this farm. The balance of the arable land is suitable for winter crops like wheat, oats, korog, lupines and grazing crops for livestock. The farm lends itself for a feedlot facility with the possibility of producing hay and silage under the pivots for feeding livestock. The homestead (7 bedrooms) is spacious, modern and in good condition with picturesque views over the river. The infrastructure is excellent with two large sheds. Other improvements are a shearing shed, 4 labourer cottages, stables, sheep and cattle handling facilities. Almost the entire balance of 350ha of the property is arable land planted with grazing and winter crops like oats, korog (triticale), lupines for grazing and hay or silage.Only a few small spots are still grassland with rooikrans trees, ideal for cattle and sheep farming. The rainfall is about 350mm per annum. The farm has also strong possibilities for sheep or cattle feedlot. All fencing is in good repair. The farm only is for sale at: R12 600 000.00