OFFERED ON TENDER: 271.188 ha Eastern Free State Crop and Grazing Farm with Water Rights from the Wilge River.
PROPERTY
Portion 2 of the farm WYNBERG 48, Registration Division Harrismith RD, with a total extent of 271.188 ha.
PIN LOCATION:
Contact agents for location
LOCATION
The farm is situated approximately 20 km Southwest of Warden and 33 km Northwest of Harrismith, with approximately 4 km of river frontage along the Wilge River.
The topography consists of typical Eastern Free State rolling grass plains, with some areas that are slightly hilly.
ARABLE LAND
Approximately 98 ha of high-potential dryland arable fields, with 130,540 m³ registered water rights for irrigation.
Chemical soil corrections have been done, and new contours were made approximately three years ago. Lime and compost have been applied.
The lease agreement on the fields expires on 31 August 2026.
Average long-term yields:
Maize: ± 6 tons/ha
Soybeans: up to ± 3 tons/ha
GRAZING
Approximately 173 ha of natural grazing. A Large livestock unit is 4 ha.
The grazing is currently leased, with a lease agreement expiring end of August 2027. The land is presently used for cattle and sheep farming.
The majority of the fencing is new and in good condition.
WATER
Approximately 4 km of Wilge River frontage, forming one boundary of the farm.
3 Earth dams
A natural stream flowing through the farm.
1 Borehole equipped with a windmill.
The farm has 130,540 m³ of water rights per year from the Wilge River. All certificates are up to date.
ELECTRICITY
There is a 3-phase 25 kVA transformer, which is currently disconnected.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The main residence is a solid, characterful sandstone house, built by the same builder as the historic Warden Church.
Outbuildings:
The residence includes a garage for two vehicles, several storage rooms and a separate rondavel.
The house is offered without electricity or water supply. The dwelling has been unoccupied for a few years and renovation will be required.
Other structures include:
An old milking shed (without a roof), with solid walls, that can be restored.
A sheep handling facility with loading bench.
A solid sandstone shed of approximately 270 m² with a smaller lean-to.
One worker’s house. (The farm worker is currently working for the tenant.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The seller is not registered for VAT.
No land claims.
TENDER PROCESS
The tender process is administered by Coetzee-Engelbrecht Inc., Harrismith. Christo Engelbrecht:
Tender documents will be made available on request.
CLOSING DATE OF TENDER: 27 March 2026
All inquiries and farm viewings will be handled by the agents of THE FARM AGENT:
Upon acceptance of a tender-offer, a 10% deposit will be payable, which will be held in a non-interest-bearing trust account of Coetzee-Engelbreght Inc., after which guarantees for the balance of the purchase price must be provided.
