Your Eastern Cape Dream Farm – Equestrian, Livestock, or Lifestyle Haven

Discover a magnificent 397-hectare farm nestled just 43km southwest of Middelburg, Eastern Cape. This remarkable property, ideally situated near the majestic Compass Berg, offers a unique blend of cool winters and mild summers, complemented by an excellent annual rainfall of 450mm, recently enhanced by a bountiful rainy season. The predominantly flat topography, punctuated by picturesque koppies on the western boundary and boasting rich Mispah and clay turf soils, sets the stage for diverse agricultural pursuits.

Unrivaled Infrastructure & Off-Grid Living: The farm is a testament to sustainable living with its exceptional, fully off-grid solar-supplied infrastructure. The spacious 325m² 5-bedroom Barndominium main house offers luxurious comfort, while a charming 120m² stone-built 2-bedroom cottage and a 100m² flat attached to the main shed provide ample additional accommodation. A decent-sized duplex staff house comfortably houses two families.

Equestrian & Agricultural Excellence: The farm boasts a massive 570m² barn, perfectly designed with horse stables, a workshop, storage, and various animal work areas. A 65m² feed storage and implement storage roof structure further enhance operations. Historic charm meets modern utility with two older barns (300m² and 200m²), a 30m² old water mill, a restorable 260m² old farmhouse (presently a shearing shed), and a 35m² storeroom – all still in use and wired to a Eskom power point for flexibility. The farm's excellent access roads and well-maintained internal farm roads ensure smooth operations.

Water Rich & Irrigated Productivity: Water is abundant on the farm, featuring a natural shallow water table at just 4 meters, continuously supported by an 18-hectare subsurface dam. A meticulously planned main water line, fed by three boreholes and open water pumps, supplies four pivots covering 10.4 hectares. An additional 3 hectares of permanent set irrigation, 3 hectares of flood irrigation, and 10 hectares of dry lands bring the total cultivated area to 26.4 hectares. This is further bolstered by 25 hectares of registered water rights from the 3.3km of Klein Seekoei River frontage that gracefully flows through the property. Currently, approximately 10 hectares are planted to lucerne, and 15 hectares to winter grass and fodder crops.

Prime Livestock & Veld Management: Large areas of vlei veld are naturally supported by the shallow water table, while the balance offers typical Karoo veld with abundant grasses, boasting a carrying capacity of 14 hectares per LSU. The farm is well-equipped with excellent cattle handling facilities including a crush, and superb sheep handling facilities with a feed lot and loading areas. Three solar-equipped stock watering boreholes and 14 drinking troughs are strategically spread across the pastures and veld camps.

Equestrian Heritage & Lifestyle Appeal: Historically renowned as a distinguished horse breeding farm with a riding school, the farms infrastructure is perfectly suited for equestrian endeavors. Numerous stables, arenas, round pens, tack rooms, and paddocks with cross poles are still in place, and the flat's design even allows for a semen lab and breeding area. Beyond its agricultural prowess, the farm's location along the local Camino and Compass Berg hiking routes, and its proximity to numerous game farms and the charming village of Nieu-Bethesda (a popular tourist destination), offers unparalleled lifestyle opportunities. The historic towns of Graaff-Reinet and Cradock are also within 100km.

The farm is more than a farm; it's an opportunity to embrace a fulfilling rural lifestyle, pursue your agricultural passions, or establish a premier equestrian facility in the heart of the Eastern Cape.
The price of the farm is quoted excluding VAT if applicable.