Game Farm in Cradock
Prestigious Private Game Farm. This secluded farm blends perfectly into the natural surrounds of the Eastern Cape Karoo of South Africa, 30km away from the historic town of Cradock and about 250km from the airport in Port Elizabeth.
Your journey of this magnificent game farm begins with a meander alongside a seasonal river with its great diversity of birdlife, spot the occasional impala, lechwe and numerous sightings of the gracious giraffe. Traverse up the valley thicket keeping a beady eye open for kudu, waterbuck and mountain rhebok. Arrive on the plateau and take in the breath-taking vistas of the surrounding Winterberg range. Herds of wildebeest and zebra thrive in this habitat. Descending down, herds of eland and red hartebeest are a common sight. Reaching the foothills, you will find the majestic sable and finally onto the Karoo plains to view the pronking springbuck.
For the hunting enthusiast, a wide range of more than 2000 head of game are available, including top quality trophy animals.
For the non-hunter, the farm offers many other opportunities to develop 4x4 routes, hiking and walking trails, birding and idyllic game viewing.
A well-developed road infrastructure and numerous watering points are distributed across the entire property which has a CAE certified perimeter fence.
The climate in this area varies from chilly winters to warm summer days and has an approximate annual rainfall of 350mm. The farm boasts a diverse topography from the sometimes snow-capped mountains to the valley thickets, seasonal rivers and open Karoo plains.
A meticulously selected and master crafted lodge offers 7 uniquely decorated en-suite bedrooms each with their own outside entrance. They blend in with the open-plan spacious entertaining interior with 2 lounges, a 14 seater dining room and a dream kitchen. These flow onto the large deck with a pool. Immerse yourself into the pristine environment and then adjourn to the boma for a true South African barbeque.
The accommodation extends to a comfortable hunters cottage with 4 en-suite bedrooms, open-plan lounge/ dining room/ kitchen and a built-in braai. Leading out to the undercover veranda, soak up the endless views with a real sense of the freedom of the Karoo.
The thatched manor home is set within a large parkland garden. It is characterized by an open plan lounge/ dining room/ kitchen and second formal lounge. The home has 2 en-suite bedrooms, an office, playroom, laundry and an outside built in braai. In harmony with this is a charming cottage with 2 appealing en-suite bedrooms.
The neat out-buildings comprise of ample garage parking space, workshop, storerooms, 4 staff houses and a cold room. Another feature is a fully equipped abattoir with a large cold room.
Included in the price are all the game, numerous vehicles, machinery, equipment, contents of the abattoir, lodge and hunters cottage but excluding the contents of the manor house.
A complete inventory is available on request.
A culmination of a life-long vision.
Property details
- Listing number T4472343
- Property type Game Farm
- Erf size 6 852 ha
Property features
- Built In Cupboards
- Deck
- Fenced
- Patio
- Pool
- Staff Quarters
- Study
- Furnished
- Kitchen
- Garden Cottage
- Pantry
- Fireplace
- Guest Toilet