Exceptional farm located 45 km north-east of Karasburg featuring 23 well-equipped camps, solar power, strong water infrastructure, and two well-maintained residences. Ideal for livestock or mixed farming operations.
This well-developed farm is situated approximately 45 km north-east of Karasburg and offers a balanced mix of mountainous terrain (35%) and flat grassland (65%), ideal for livestock or mixed farming operations. The property receives approximately 120 mm of rainfall per annum.
Topography & Vegetation:
- Grass Coverage: ±75% (Stipagrostis obtusa and Stipagrostis ciliata)
- Tree Coverage (10%): Vachellia erioloba, Acacia mellifera, Parkinsonia africana, Vachellia karroo
- Bush Coverage (15%): Rhigozum trichotornum
- Water Features: Several tributary streams and three larger rivers with tree-lined banks
Water Infrastructure:
- Boreholes: 8 (7 with windmills, 1 with submersible pump)
Dams: 1 per borehole, with capacities between 10,000 and 100,000 liters
Water Points: ±23 troughs throughout the camps
Power Supply:
- Solar Power: 12 x 36V panels (2,400W total), 12 x 12V Narada Gel Batteries (720AH), 5KVA inverter, 60A charger
- Backup Power: 2-cylinder Lister engine and 9KVA Crompton Greaves generator
Water Heating: Solar geyser
Fencing & Camps:
- External Fencing: 37 km jackal-proof, electrified top and bottom
- Internal Fencing:
8 km jackal-proof, electrified bottom
12 km jackal-proof, non-electrified
52 km 6-wire stock fence
7 km game fence (3 m high)
Camps: 23 camps, each with a water point
Residential Improvements:
Main House (350m2)
Stone-built residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, lounge, dining room, TV room, and office with built-in cupboards. Includes an enclosed veranda and two large patios.
Second House (220m2)
Stone-built home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge/dining area, kitchen with scullery, laundry, storeroom, 2 patios, and garage.
Outbuilding 1 (34m2): 3-roomed stone structure used for electronics and batteries
Outbuilding 2 (17m2): 2-roomed structure used for tools and meat processing, tiled and ventilated
Motor Garage (50m2): Stone-built, in good condition
Storeroom (87.4m2): Used for vehicles, fuel, and feed storage
Additional Storeroom (40m2): Clay floor, used for tools and equipment
Workshop/Staff House (40.2m2): 2-roomed with kitchenette, livable condition
Second Workers’ House (35m2): 2-roomed unit with braai/kitchen area, recently renovated
Motorcar Shed (52.5m2): Stone-built, accommodates 3 vehicles and used as a shearing area with power
Sink Roof Shed (18m2): General storage
Additional Features:
- Approximately 37 km jackal-proof external fencing, electrified
- Solar power system with full backup
- Well-maintained water infrastructure
- 23 fully equipped camps
- Multiple natural watercourses and rivers
