15 ha Farm in Worcester and surrounds

This 15.85 ha livestock farm is situated approximately 9 km from Worcester, close to the tarred R101. A gravel road of 1.5 km leads to the farm entrance, where a gaggle of geese waddle about, welcoming visitors.

The top-end of the farm borders on the grassy banks of the Breede River, creating a space to relax, swim or paddle. The whole farm has panoramic views over various mountain ranges, some of which are always snow-capped in winter.

Lucerne is planted on 3 hectares. Oats is grown seasonally.

The farm has registered rights to water that is pumped from the Breede River, using a cart-mounted pump for easy overnight storage. Additional water comes from a borehole fitted with a pump that draws electricity from a power point in the main house. 10 ha of paddocks and 3 ha of lucerne are under irrigation, using sprayers and quick couple pipes. Two 10,000 litre tanks are used for water storage.

Water for domestic use is supplied by the municipality.

An Eskom line supplies 3 Phase electricity from two transformers. Electricity for pumping water to various parts of the farm, amounts to between R6,000 and R10,000 per month.

Farm infrastructure includes a 300 square meter shed, for storing lucerne and equipment. It contains a cold storage room of 7.5 m square meter.

A small dairy, pigsties, sheep handling facilities, calve shelters and cattle crush all form part of the infrastructure.

The main house is surrounded by lawn and large trees. The garden contains various hardy fruit trees such as lemon, pomegranate, quince and also prickly pears. It has 4 bedrooms, one being en-suite, 2 modern bathrooms, large lounge, and kitchen. A spacious braai room leads to the back garden where a cockerel and some hens roam freely. One of the bedrooms is being used as an office, and includes a saferoom, hidden behind cupboard doors. Cell phone and Wi-Fi reception is excellent.

The second house has three bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, kitchen, and storeroom. This can be rented out for additional income.

Security includes cameras, burglar bars, security gates and gated access to the farm.

All buildings are in a good condition. Some pieces of useful equipment, all included in the sale, will need some repairs.

One contracted worker lives on the farm.

This farm is marketed as a going concern at R6.5 million, plus VAT. The sales price includes a flock of 100 sheep [Dorpers] and 20 head of cattle, and various pieces of farming equipment. Should the buyer not want the livestock, it will all be sold and the asking price will be adjusted accordingly. The seller is Vat registered.