Property description

SOLE MANDATE:

This well developed farm near Vredefort in the Free State has a well established feedlot with infrastructure and facilities to run a farming venture from feeding to deboning. 

The infrastructure that are already put in place are very well maintained. 

Let me tell you more..

This well developed 403 hectare farm is ideally located between Vredefort and Kroonstad in the Free State province, offering an outstanding opportunity for commercial farmers, agri business investors that are seeking a fully operational and versatile farming enterprise. Main production are the feedlot, but crops can also be planted. The farm has a part that creates a bushveld kind of atmosphere and will be suitable to add a small amount of game and perhaps a few "boer goats" for your own usage. The farm is easily accessible via a tarred road, with approximately 1 km of a well kept dirt road, ensuring convenient access throughout the year. The farm is divided by the tar road into two sections, with the 110 hectares of arable dry land situated on one side, and the feedlot on the other side. The dry land is currently used for the cultivation of maize and sunflowers but can also be used to produce fodder and grazing for the feedlot.

The remainder of the farm consists of sweet natural grazing, suitable for livestock farming, with a carrying capacity of approximately 3 hectares per head and grazing fields capable of supporting around 150 large cattle. The area receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 350 mm.

Excellent water security is a key feature of this property, comprising:

Three boreholes fitted with electric pumps.

One windmill.

A damsak, fed by the borehole, has a capacity of approximately 50 000 to 60000 litres.

A major highlight is the established feedlot, complete with livestock enclosures, pens and handling facilities, capable of accommodating up to 800 head of cattle when operating at full capacity. Additional separate storage facilities are available for the storage of lucerne bales and animal feed.

The farm further offers a functional butchery, adding exceptional value and income generating potential. The butchery can process up to five cattle per day without a permit and current owner is deboning meat for his market. There are sufficient cooling chambers, allowing for efficient and compliant meat processing.

Improvements on the farm include:

Established feedlot and cattle kraals

Cattle handling facilities

Several stores/sheds/workshops

Boreholes (3 electric) , plus a windmill

Butchery with cooling chambers.

Boardroom

Two-bedroom flatlet 

Main Dwelling: 

The old farmhouse comprising:

2 spacious bedrooms, tile floors

1 bathroom with bath, basin and toilet

Open plan TV Room, kitchen and dining room

Sun stoep or store room

Outside:

Single Carport

Lapa with built-in braai

Fruit trees

Small chicken coop ( can be removed)

Vegetable garden

Income generating opportunity:

There are excellent opportunities to create a sustainable self sufficient lifestyle by planting your own vegetables or to expand and deliver to the market.

Infrastructure includes 3-phase Eskom electricity, the farm is fully fenced, and access is controlled via two manually operated entrance gates.

This exceptional Free State farm offers a rare combination of arable land, quality grazing, strong water security, established feedlot infrastructure and a butchery, making it an ideal investment with multiple income streams.

TAKE NOTE: 

1.No previous or existing foot and mouth decease cases has been documented on this farm during the current outbreak in the country due to strict measures in place to keep animals safe.

2.The Seller is a registered VAT vendor 

3. VAT is not calculated or indicated in the advertised Selling Price

4. No livestock are included in the selling price.

5. No implements and equipment are included in the selling price.

6. Damsak above ground, that holds between 50 000 and 60 000 litres of water pumped from the borehole.

7. 3 Phase Eskom Power

You are welcome to call me to arrange a private viewing and explore the full potential of this remarkable agricultural property.