2 139 ha Free State crop and grazing Farm near Bloemfontein for sale
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-balanced mixed farming enterprise offering quality irrigated lands, drylands and excellent grazing.
The farm has strong boreholes and 860,793 m³ registered water rights, and well-developed infrastructure.
The farm can also be purchased as two separate units.
LOCATION
This secure and well-equipped farm is situated approximately 47 km from Bloemfontein, in the direction of Petrusburg, with good access roads.
ARABLE LAND
97 ha irrigated lands, serviced by 7 centre pivots
860 793 m³ registered water rights
630 ha drylands
Soil type: High-potential red sandy-loam soil
Irrigation water is supplied by 35 equipped boreholes. The boreholes are interconnected, allowing the centre pivots to be supplied from different boreholes as required.
Irrigation is done directly from the boreholes, with the exception of one cement reservoir from which irrigation is done.
Precision farming practices are applied.
Chemical soil corrections for summer grain production have been carried out, and detailed information is available on request. Lime was applied to all cultivated lands during the previous season.
Maize, sunflower and wheat are planted under centre pivot irrigation on a rotational basis. Maize and sunflower are planted on dryland crop rotation.
GRAZING – 1,412 ha
The farm offers good-quality sweetveld grazing, divided into 16 grazing camps, all supplied with water troughs.
The estimated carrying capacity is approximately 8–9 ha per LSU.
INFRASTRUCTURE
There are 3 residential houses on the farm.
The main residence is a neat and spacious 6-bedroom home with modern finishes, offering:
Modern open-plan kitchen
Spacious living areas
Office
3 bathrooms
Double garage
Patio with braai facilities
Swimming pool
There are 3 IBR sheds, as well as a smaller shed situated on another section of the farm.
The farm offers good livestock-handling facilities.
The main residence and surrounding infrastructure are enclosed by electric fencing and protected by Agrisolar security cameras.
Boundary fences and farm roads are in good condition.
ASKING PRICE
R45,000,000 excluding VAT
THE FARM CAN BE PURCHASED AS TWO SEPARATE PORTIONS
The farm comprises 5 title deeds and can be purchased as a single farming unit or, alternatively, as two separate units.
PORTION 1 – 1,197 ha
R26 000 000 excluding VAT
Comprising 3 title deeds, with:
602 ha grazing
550 ha drylands
45 ha irrigated lands
421 818 m³ registered water rights
3 centre pivots:
25 ha Valley
12.5 ha Stettyn
7.5 ha Stettyn
19 equipped boreholes
Good 6-bedroom residence with swimming pool and double garage
3-bedroom residence with double garage
3 IBR sheds
Livestock-handling facilities
5 workers’ houses
3 electricity supply points:
25 kVA
50 kVA
100 kVA
PORTION 2 – 942 ha
R19 000 000 excluding VAT
Comprising 2 title deeds, with:
811 ha grazing
79 ha drylands
52 ha irrigated lands
4 Valley centre pivots:
2 × 2-tower pivots
1 × 3-tower pivot
1 × 4-tower pivot
438,975 m³ water rights from boreholes
17 boreholes, of which 1 is not equipped
A natural spring
2 cement reservoirs
3 Eskom electricity supply points:
100 kVA
50 kVA
25 kVA
3-bedroom residence, currently unoccupied and requiring restoration
A shed
A labourer’s house and storerooms
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The centre pivots and pumping systems are included in the purchase price.
There are no workers with residential tenure rights on the farm.
VAT will be charged on the transaction if applicable.
