17 ha Farm in Tarlton

Hillside, Tarlton: 17 ha property with excellent soil ideal for planting dry land pastures, maize or cattle, sheep, poultry

Land size and zoning:

2 x 8.5 ha agricultural portions totalling 17 ha

Situated within the Gauteng Agri hub

A beautiful property situated on a South facing slope with stunning views from East to West.

The entire farm has been tilled and was last planted with teff. (2023 summer)

Water reticulation:

1 x Borehole:

-Equipped with a 1.1 solar powered submersible pump.

-100 m deep pump sitting at 80m

-Current pump capacity is 3 000 L/p

1 x square irrigation dam with 2 out let points, gravity feeding the irrigation lines.

1 x 10 000 L water storage tank.

Power reticulation:

1 x Eskom 3 phase transformer offering a 25 kva supply. Currently not connected

Solar power System

-6 x 550 watt panels

-1 x 5 kva inverter

-1 x lithium battery

Security:

3 x Boundaries fenced with neat 5 ft farm fencing

1 x boundary game fencing

Structures on property:

Accommodation: All prefabricated structures in need of some TLC

1 x main cottage

-2 x bedrooms, 1 x bathroom (shower, loo basin) open plan living area and kitchen opening to a wooden deck that looks out over the entire farm and the gorgeous views of the Tarlton valley.

2 x staff flatlets

-1 x 3 rooms

-1 x 2 rooms

Farm related infrastructure:

2 x Shade net covered vegetable tunnels

-Each 10 x 30 meters with dripper line irrigation

-Owner focused on organic farming practises

-Beds are well mulched and fertile

3 x Steel structures for chickens (they do need TLC)

Opportunities:

The game farm next door is also up for consideration, these properties could benefit each other as addition land, and water and the extra Eskom point offer the owner the opportunity to create intimidate game retreat.

The good soil will be perfect for planting dry land pastures, maize and or any of the bean crops.

Cattle, sheep and poultry would all thrive off this land.

As an investment, this area is an excellent choice! Never ever having sneezed at an economic down turn. Property values here have increased again and again as the years march on. Making this a must have for any investment portfolio.