2 872 ha Farm in Montagu

This 2,872- hectare game farm enterprise is set in a panoramic location with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, undulating hills, valleys, plateaus, dry rivers and plains.

This is one of the Western Capes most unique arid zones where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Karoo ambiance. This setting, filled with natural fauna and flora, begs one to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle!

Infrastructure consists of a stunning modern renovated old-fashioned farmhouse filled with character and charm (traditional thick walls). It boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan lounge / dining room with built-in braai and an office. The elevated stoep with its large braai area offers stunning views and is the ideal area for entertaining family and friends. The house is totally off the grid and the solar panels, and 5 KW inverter ensure constant electricity supply. Domestic water is obtained from a freshwater well.

A cosy 2-bedroom cottage with built-in-braai is used by hunters or guests. The cottage is fully furnished with modern appliances.

Various other buildings, including a fully equipped butchery with cooler room, as well a labourer cottage, double garage, large lean-to are all functional and in good repair. There is also a sheltered outside braai area in an old reservoir to entertain the hunters. All buildings are in excellent repair.

At present the game species include Kudu, Springbok, Oryx, Eland, Black Wildebeest, Blesbok and indigenous small antelope such as Steenbok, Klipspringer, Grey Rhebuck and Duiker which roam the area. It is to be noted that only the strongest and most adaptable game have survived in this topography and habitat. In addition to the plains game, this game farm has an exceptional nocturnal life, the sounds of which add to the peaceful atmosphere.

Driving or hiking through this exclusive game farm offers an exceptional safari experience. Exciting game drives in an open vehicle allow unobstructed views of the plains game. Game thrives here and game breeding exceeds all expectations in this disease-free area.

Both summer and winter rainfall occur in this area. The long-term average is approximately 200 - 300mm per annum.

The farm consists of 1 title deed, but a road divides it into 2 sections. The one 1609-hectare sections perimeter fence is good quality 2,6m high game fencing and various windmills, solar pumps and perennial fountains supply sufficient unpolluted drinking water for the game.

The other 1177-hectare section is partially game fenced and ready to be developed to its full potential. An application to erect 8 tented campsites with a lapa is in process. Strong boreholes occur on this section as well.

Living in nature and occasionally hunting with family and friends is becoming increasingly popular amongst individuals who love the great outdoors, and if necessary, operate a guest or hunting enterprise that cater for local and international tourists and hunters. It is waiting for an entrepreneur who will put the few loose ends together to develop this enterprise to its full potential.

The landscape is varied, and the topography includes rugged mountains with deep plunging cliffs, ridges at the foothills and more rounded yet undulating hills, valleys and deep ravines, plains and dry rivers which only flow in the rainy season.

This topography supports a diversity of vegetation with patches of grass, shrubs, bushes with denser riverine thicket and many mature trees along the banks of the dry rivers which traverse the farm. Due to this habitat system, there is a perfect balance in terms of a diversity of naturally available food for both browsers and grazers.

There is a rich ecosystem where game species roam free while one can enjoy the prolific natural scenery in this untamed wilderness.

Access is provided by well-surfaced gravel roads. Driving, mountain biking, or hiking through this exclusive enterprise offers an exceptional safari experience.

Here in the Karoo, you can breathe again!

For sale at R14,5 million (excluding VAT), including game, as a going concern at 0% rating, if the purchaser is a VAT vendor.