144ha Turnkey Livestock & Lifestyle Farm – Sold as a Going Concern

Description

Situated just 8.5km from Swartruggens on the Ventersdorp road, this exceptional 144-hectare farm offers the perfect combination of productive farming, peaceful country living, and outstanding value. With approximately 5 hectares of irrigated arable land, previously planted with maize, lucerne and teff under sprinkler irrigation, this is an ideal opportunity to walk in and start farming immediately. The property is sold as a going concern, making it an excellent opportunity for first-time or expanding farmers. Included in the sale are 4 milking goats, 27 cattle, 30 Dorper sheep, 180 laying hens, free-range chickens, geese and turkeys, together with a comprehensive range of tractors, farming equipment and implements. The spacious main residence features 5 large bedrooms, with built-in cupboards and en-suite bathrooms, a large lounge, office, pantry, scullery, laundry, and a beautiful country kitchen fitted with solid wood cupboards. The enclosed entertainment patio offers a built-in braai, pizza oven and bar area overlooking a beautifully established flower garden with an exceptional rose garden. The home also includes 4 garages and is equipped with a 10kVA solar system consisting of a 10kVA inverter, 2 x 5kVA batteries and 8 solar panels. Adjacent to the main house, separated only by a wall, is a neat 2-bedroom flat with one bathroom and an open-plan kitchen and living area, ideal for extended family or rental income. A separate thatched-roof house, requiring complete renovation, offers outstanding potential to be transformed into a guesthouse, bed & breakfast or intimate wedding venue. The farm has excellent water infrastructure with 3 equipped boreholes (solar pump, windmill and 220V submersible pump), a large soil dam stocked with carp, kurper and catfish, supplied by natural fountains through a canal system (registered servitudes apply), 1 x 2,500-litre water tank, 1 x 5,000-litre water tank, and a 50kVA ESKOM transformer. Livestock facilities include 7 irrigated sheep grazing camps with overhead sprinkler systems, 2 larger sheep grazing camps with sprinkler irrigation, 5 sheep sleeping sheds with zinc roofs and concrete floors, a cattle kraal with complete cattle handling facilities, neck clamp and weigh scale, domestic accommodation for 12 people, 2 stores and a tool shed. Included in the sale: • John Deere 7810 tractor • Ford 6610 tractor • Massey Ferguson 240 tractor • Fiat tractor (requires repairs) • Samurai 5 feed mixer • New Holland baler (requires replacement part) • Electric hammer mill • Pelletizer machine • Taltec sheep weigh scale • 12-offset disc plough • 3-disc plough • Bedding rotavator • Fertilizer spreader • Large slasher • 1,000-litre mobile water tanker • 4-tine rake • 2-row tiller • 2 gravity sheep feeders • 1 round gravity feeder • Large petrol cement mixer • Taltec sheep handler • 2 petrol augers • Numerous additional farm tools, equipment, feeders and water troughs. Approximately 35% of the farm is covered by black wattle trees, while the balance consists of productive grazing, irrigated camps and beautiful open countryside. The peaceful surroundings, quality infrastructure and established gardens make this a truly special property. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fully operational, well-equipped farm where everything is already in place. Simply move in, take over the operation, and enjoy farming in one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas surrounding Swartruggens.

Features

Backup Water

Yes

Built In Braai

Yes

Fireplace

Yes

Irrigation System

Yes

Walk In Closet

Yes

Family / TV Room

Yes

Pantry

Yes

Borehole

Yes

Access Gate

Yes

Fence

Yes

Garden

Yes

Scenic View

Yes

Storage

Yes

solar

Yes