7,620Ha Farm For Sale in Richmond Rural

If you choose one place to enjoy the Karoo farming atmosphere, this should be it!

This area is known for its excellent quality meat, wool and game production, together with the warm hospitality and friendliness of people who will make living this unique area an unforgettable experience.

Location:
Situated in the midst of a sought-after area between Richmond and Murraysburg, this particular farm spans an impressive 7,620 hectares. Due to its mere size, topography and well looked after veldt together with a wide variety of Karoo vegetation providing a robust foundation for a successful economical viable farming enterprise. The farm consists of 3 adjacent title deeds and there are no public roads through these title deeds.

The convenient location makes it accessible from various destinations. It is situated 10km from the N1.

Accommodation
Accommodation on the one title deed is in an appealing 5- bedroom 3-bedroom occupied family homestead situated in a lush garden with matured trees. There are numerous labourer houses. Other buildings include a shearing shed, 4 fodder storage sheds, shearers accommodation and other outbuildings.

Veldt management
The veldt is in near-pristine condition due to proper veldt management and conservative grazing over many years. This farm is expertly managed, with grazing areas meticulously optimized to promote healthy livestock growth. The farm is sub-divided into various veldt types and well planned with 15 manageable inner camps for efficient veldt management and utilisation. The topography consists of dolomite hills, ridges, valleys and plains and flood plains. The dominant vegetation consists of various grasses, shrubs, and other plants that are adapted to the semi-arid climate. While dwarf shrubs dominate the landscape, grasses play there a significant role, especially after good rains. Examples of common Nama-Karoo grass species include Digitaria (Finger grass), Themeda (Red grass), and Stipagrostis (Tall bushman grass) etc. The carrying capacity of the pristine veldt is 21 hectares per large livestock unit (1:21 LSU) or 2,8 – 3,5 hectares per small livestock unit (1:2,8 – 1:3,5 SSU).
One of the features of this farm is the deep fertile flood plains with great benefit to the various wildlife species that can graze on it.

Climate
This area experiences a semi-arid climate with distinct seasonal variations. Summers are typically warm and dry, while winters are cooler and drier with potential frost. In summer the temperatures can rise to 40 degrees and occasional showers or thunderstorms are possible. The annual mostly summer rainfall average around 250mm per annum. In the winter temperatures can drop below 0°C, with frost common, and snow possible on higher elevations.


Farming infrastructure
All infrastructure for an extensive economically viable livestock farm is in place. Due to proper maintenance the roads, windmills and fences are in good repair. Also so the sheep and cattle handling facilities; windmills with solar pumps that supplies drinking water to all the camps; strategic stock working pens; water troughs in each and every inner- camp and jackal proof perimeter fencing with good quality stock proof fences dividing the inner camps. The farm is blessed with excellent quality underground water for household, livestock and 7 hectares for irrigation purposes, including 2 perennial fountains (springs).

Summary
Karoo farms of this extent in this area seldom come onto the market. This idyllic area of Karoo remains exclusive to most of us mortals!
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Bo-Karoo’s rich agricultural landscape. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing!

For sale at R28,5 mil excluding VAT. The seller is a VAT vendor and if the purchaser is also a VAT vendor this sale could be a 0% VAT transaction.