6 075 m² Farm in Bathurst and Surrounds

Location

The property is situated midway between Grahamstown (28 min) and Port Alfred (23 min) and approximately 10km North West of Bathurst in the heart of East Cape pineapple country plus cattle and game country with several notable game reserves within close proximity.

Size

Comprised of 2 titles (full title/freehold ownership), this large property is 6075m2 in extent.

Description

This piece of land is exceptionally pretty. The focal point of the property is the small earth dam located alongside the main homestead with its large wraparound porch overlooking said waterhole and from which one often sees various species of game taking a drink plus the dam is fully stocked with tilapia. The property has a number of large indigenous trees and being a thorn savannah area it therefore displays mainly sweet thorn which has a high canopy that one can easily walk beneath and is alive with various bird species.

Veld types

As described above the bulk of the property would be considered thorn savannah giving the bushveld experience. Areas of almost exclusively Acacia Karoo are very well grassed with a large variety of sweet veld grass species. The grazing is also healthy plus theres sufficient variety of grass species to ensure some space for grazing animals like the resident donkey.

Rainfall / Water

The property falls in a summer rainfall area with an annual average of 800mm. Household water requirements are catered for by the 20 000lt worth of rainwater tanks. Borehole water is then used for the small earth dam as well as garden use.

Game species

The property falls within the surrounds of the Langholm Country Estate which is run as a lifestyle and wildlife undertaking and the following game species are regular sightings: giraffe, zebra, nyala, impala and duiker.