Farm for Sale in Steytlerville Rural

Location

The farm is situated 44km from Steytlerville with just 41kms of gravel.

Size

Made up of 2 titles (Buffels Kloof and Kalwerhoek Rand), the property is approximately 1152ha in extent.

Description

This farm forms part of the Grootrivierhoogte mountain range and the top section of the property affords spectacular views of the Grootwinterhoekberge including Cockscomb Peak of Baviaanskloof fame plus breath taking views of the surrounding karoo plains.

The terrain is characterised by Cape Fold Mountains with a parallel series of valleys and ridges displaying huge dramatic cliffs and spectacular rock formations towering out above well wooded mountain slopes whereas the mountain tops are relatively flat to undulating and more open with the vegetation being mainly grasses and fynbos. A massive central valley carved through time by the flow of a seasonal river cuts perpendicularly through these ridges and it is here where most of the infrastructure is concentrated.

Veld types

This farm is ecologically diverse consisting of a mosaic of vegetation types ranging from:

1. Lower lying areas - succulent rich karroid broken veld interspersed with excellent browse in the form of acacia’s, jacket plum, common guarri, karee and spekboom as well as good grass cover along the drainage lines. Grazing is also supplemented by a variety of edible karoo bushes. Other tree species that are present include: sand olive and false olive plus the current owner has planted quite a few domestic olive trees and even some quiver trees (kokerboom).

2. High lying areas - are characteristic of the vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom showing the typical components of fynbos, namely: proteas (e.g. sugarbush and pincushions), ericas and restioids. Grassy fynbos occurs on the drier slopes and on the plateaus. The grass species Themeda triandra (“Rooigras”) grows in abundance on the mountain tops and slopes in the shallow soils derived from weathered sandstone. Indigenous cycads (Encephalartos longifolius), survivors from an ancient era, are also found on the farm. Also present is the endemic Willowmore Cedar or Cyprus.

Rainfall/Water

The farm falls in a summer rainfall area and the annual average is 280 mm.

The water reticulation around the farm is very impressive, with lots of storage tanks and drinking troughs. The mountain section has one small earth dam.

Improvements

The farm has a relatively new and modern structure that serves as the well-appointed lodge. It has 3 large bedrooms (all ensuite), an open plan kitchen and dining area plus lounge with fireplace. There is a separate toilet near the living areas. The lodge has a massive verandah running the entire length of the building plus it wraps around the two sides thereof. There is also a roofed entertainment area, between the living areas and the bedrooms, which opens up in front onto the splash pool and lawn area with nearby open braai/firepit.

The lodge is powered by solar power (5kw inverter with 3 lithium batteries). There are also various nearby structures like a large carport that is currently used to store vehicles, equipment and materials and there is workers accommodation. Plus there’s a newly erected steel shed (+- 9m x 20m) which is closed on three sides and used to store equipment and feed/lucerne. There is an extensive road network. The farm is mostly game fenced (+- 70% and very new) combined with some stock fenced sections and the condition thereof is also good. Parts of the southern boundary are unfenced as a natural boundary is formed by the sheer cliff faces. There are also 3 game fenced camps around and adjacent to the below mentioned irrigation which are used for a Sable breeding project.

Irrigation: +- 2ha of developed lands (Blue and White Buffalo grass, Smuts Finger and Rye) allow for small-scale irrigation from two boreholes. The one borehole delivers +- 12 000 - 15 000lts per hour (maximum delivery capacity of 40 000lts per hour so the current pump size will ensure good preservation of this water source). The second strong borehole (maximum capacity +- 20 000lts per hour) is also equipped with a similar solar system for irrigation purposes and similarly delivers +- 12 000 – 15 000lts per hour. The property has 10 boreholes in total with 8 being equipped and all are solar powered. Below is a breakdown on the approximate delivery rates of the additional boreholes with the pumped amounts per hour in brackets: 60 000lts/hr (+- 10 000 – 12 000lts), 22 000lts/hr (not equipped), 8 000lts/hr (+- 1000lts), 3000lts/hr (+- 400lt), 2 500lts/hr (+- 400lt) and 15 000lts/hr (+- 500lt).

Wildlife species

Includes: Kudu (+- 30), Giraffe (2), Blue Wildebeest (+- 6), Nyala (+- 20), Impala (+- 20), Mt. Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Grey Duiker, Bush Pig and occasionally Cape Mountain Leopard as well as other smaller mammals.

In conjunction to the game there are also +- 20 Damara sheep which form part of the sale. The Sable breeding project comprising of 20 animals is available as an optional extra and pricing is available on request.

Conclusion

Indulge in your own private karoo retreat.

Price

R 6 900 000 plus vat is payable.