684.3 ha Farm in Hartenbos
The farm is 684.72 ha in extent of which 428 ha is arable land,62 ha is under irrigation and 176 ha is natural veld.205 ha is top soil and rotational cropping for wheat, sorghum, Canola, oats and lucerne is currently employed.
WATER - One registered earth dam with the Department of Water Affairs this dam is 2 ha in extent with a capacity of 2 million cubic meters there are a further 26 smaller earth dams used as water supply for the sheep four cement dam water is also listed from the Hartebeeskuil dam5 x 5000 litres plastic tanks host water for human consumption this source is augmented by means of water from a 40 000 litres cement dam three pivotal points are in full use with a further two prepared points ready to be activated in effect the underground cables have been laid possible places to bore for water have already been identified by a geophysicist, geologist and a water-diviner the depth of these sources vary from 60- 160 metre the buyer of the milk, Nestle, is currently investigating the installation of 70 kWA solar panels in partnership with the owner.
DAIRY - 300 dairy cattle are currently being milked in a very recently completely renovated building at a cost of ten million rand. The dairy process is being controlled by means of a modern 32 De La Val point system and equipped with censors, etc.
HOUSES - There are two houses of which one is currently rented the main house is very spacious and in a country style there are three labours cottages= 6 living units of which two were recently renovated.
Electricity is supplied by ESKOM.
GENERAL - Most of the soil is so called Rooigrond(red earth)and is of a sweet nature. This is also a very good farm for sheep and Meatmasters (Damara/Dorper cross-breed)do exceptionally well. The farm faces north and from some of the higher spots the ocean can be observed. The farm boarders a game reserve on the southern side.
The local municipality recently made it clear that they will strongly support any tourism development leaving some of this farm open for developing inter alia camp sites, chalets, a wedding venue etcetera.. The local municipality recently confirmed that the property is 5 years away from the urban edge. Numerous other new and nearby developments are currently in progress making this farm an excellent next choice for future development due to its location.
The price includes the dairy cattle, 150 heifers, 60 ewes,4 rams and some of the loose assets.
Interested parties are welcome to make an appointment in order to view this beautiful farm.
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Property details
- Listing number T4866620
- Property type Farm
- Erf size 684.3 ha