R5,775,000 | 2,743Ha Farm For Sale in Upington Rural

Lifestyle farm for sale.
Lifestyle farm is a concept that pops up more and more these days. This property is exactly that!

The property of 2 743ha (1 x title deed) is sold as a going concern. The property is northwest of Upington towards the Namibian border. The property is a little jewel and ideal for someone looking to move to the Northern Cape and own his own little piece of heaven.

The property of 2 743ha is subdivided into 14 smaller manageable camps all with water availability. Water is supplied by 3 boreholes with windmills and stored in dams and water plastic tanks. The water tanks are placed 2 tanks/areas on a solid-built cement block. All fencing is in satisfactory condition with jackal proof around the parameter and stock-proof fencing inside. The farm is divided into 3 parts with 2 inside jackal-proof fences. This work very sufficiently for effective predator control. This is an absolute bonus to the infrastructure. The farm has highly nutritious vegetation and consists of mixed grasses known to the area and a variety of shrubs. The farm has an LSU of 1:36 and can easily keep about 60 cattle or about 400 sheep. The farm has mixed soil as some areas are harder ground with more shrubs and grass with other areas having softer sandy soil with ample sweet grasses. This farm is well suited to effective sheep farming with some cattle.

Infrastructure
The infrastructure of the farm is very good with good fencing, well-maintained inner roads, neat housing, and a great sheep handling and loading facility.
1. House
The property has a small cottage-style house in very neat condition. The house has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen/ living area. The house is equipped with solar power, wifi, and CCTV cameras. An inverter air conditioner keeps temperatures comfortable. The patio and 2 braai facilities outside are ideal to experience the outdoor and beautiful setting.
Solar system installed:
• 4 x 200W panels in series connected – 36V.
• 2 x 210W panels
• 6 x 215W panels
• 4 x 270W panels
• 5KVA Inverter
• 2 x 2.4KVA 48 Pylontech lithium batteries

2. Workers’ house
The property has a big workers’ house with a water tank and its own solar system.
• 3 x 270W
• 2KVA inverter
• 2 x 200 Deep cycle batteries
• 4 x 230 batteries

3. Sheep handling and loading facility are well thought out and maintained. The facility makes working with sheep easy and a pleasure. The loading facility works effectively and easily. Shade nets are installed to create adequate shade when sheep stand in the facility. Water is available at the facility. The area can also be utilized as a feedlot.

4. Big open storage shed is close to the handling facility where all feed is kept.

The farm is small and not an economic unit. What it offers is peace and quiet for its owner with the possibility of a good income while enjoying the country lifestyle on offer.