Perfectly positioned in a remote valley where the ‘Boerboon trees’ (also called Greenheart trees) blossom, hidden away from prying eyes, you will find this hidden treasure with so much potential!
On Exclusive Sole Mandate especially for you!
Spectacular views over the Anysberg Mountains on the one side and the infamous Towerkop on the other side, an abundance of beauty, peace and tranquillity awaits you every morning. Make no mistake, this is not for the Lovers of the “bright city lights”, this beautiful sheep/goat farm is away from it all. If you are looking for remote, then this unique opportunity is for you, with potential beyond imagination.
Situated amongst the rolling hills of Kannaland, about 50 km from Ladysmith and 80 km from Montagu, you cannot quickly pop into town for bread and milk. The good news however, is that this water rich haven with fertile soil has all the potential needed to create a self-sufficient haven for you and your Loved ones. A lot of the hard work is done, the foundations are solid.
Manor house: (160SQM + 40SQM + 40SQM two lofts/mezzanines)
Built out of rock (cool in summer and cosy in winter) with wooden roof structures housing two 40Sqm mezzanines and a wooden stairway and bridge connecting the two. Complete with cosy open plan farm kitchen/living area, 3 bedrooms (one in the loft), 2 bathrooms, pantry and a lovely inviting veranda for those peaceful moments when time stands still. Next to the house is a 3-car garage and a carport.
A short distance away from the main house is a wendy house, converted into a Granny Flat, where Grandpa stayed. These two houses are situated far away from the other “farm buildings” in an exclusive Boerboon Valley, secretly hidden away with Solar Electricity and water.
Second House: (A work in progress!) (Planned floor size was THREE 9x9Sqm areas)
Area 1 (9x9m) Three-bedroom, 2-bathroom open plan living area house, lived in.
Area 2 (9x4.5m) Granny Flat with own entrance, lived in.
Area 3 (9x4.5m) Farm butchery with own entrance. Used as Butchery.
Area 4 (9x9m) Foundations and floor done, but walls and roof to be built.
Third House: (6m x 7m = 42Sqm) (A work in progress!)
A newly built two-bedroom, two-bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining-room and lounge quaint little cottage, almost completed. Situated a distance away from the farming buildings, overlooking the beautiful valley. This cottage can be completely self-sufficient with regards to power supply and water. Not completely finished yet, floor and tiles in, walls and roof up. Only finishing touches need to be done. The wood for a lovely deck is bought, stored in the house and included in the sale, but not built yet.
Large Shed: (20m x 10m = 200Sqm PLUS 5 x 10m = 50Sqm Mezzanine)
This shed was built, not long ago and provides ample opportunities for the Purchaser with a vision. A Real “GAME-CHANGER” as it can be utilized for any new project you have in mind. Indoor grow room, seed processing, chicken breeding, biker accommodation, back-packer accommodation etc. The opportunities are abundant, really the full spectrum of country living. If you can dream it, you can do it.
Playroom/Batchelor’s Flat (8m x 10m) (attached to the large shed)
This 80Sqm area attached to the Barn can be used as a play or TV room with built in braai or even as a bachelor’s flat, open plan with bathroom facilities and kitchenette.
Two separate animal handling facilities under roof:
One facility is tailor-made for sheep handling and lambing, kraals, drinking troughs, weighing bridge, swinging gates etc. The other facility under roof is for handling Boer Bokke (Boer Goats) with built lambing cubicles with gates, troughs and food storage.
Planted areas:
There is currently 6 ha of Lucern under Solar Irrigation! This is a BIG PLUS! Solar irrigation brings down the production costs dramatically. Furthermore, there is enough water and pristine arable land to plant another 10 Ha. So, you can plant to your heart’s desire. More flat land available, and can be cleared. Most of the land consists of excellent deep alluvial soils, good for cash crops, vegetables, seed production, fruit and nut trees etc.
Five Boreholes:
There are five boreholes, four of which are serviced with Solar Pumps, pushing out a total of more than 75 000 Litres per hour, as long as the sun shines! What more can a farmer-at-heart, with a vision, ask for?
• Borehole 1 – 15kwh pump producing about 40 000L per hour
• Borehole 2 – 7.5kwh pump producing about 22 000L per hour
• Borehole 3 – 5.5kwh pump producing about 15 000L per hour
• Borehole 4 – 5.5kwh pump producing about 15 000L per hour
• Borehole 5 – Not serviced with a pump.
SIX Solar Systems:
Go-Green or go home! The farms electricity is supplied by SIX Solar Systems, providing sufficient electricity for the current usage, the way to the future of self-sufficiency.
• Main Dwelling – 8 panels @ 300watts with 5kwh inverter and 7.1kwh battery
• Manager’s Dwelling – 12 panels @ 330watts with 7.2kwh inverter and 7.1kwh battery
• Large Barn – 18 panels @ 420watts with 7.2kwh inverter and 7.1kwh battery
• Borehole 1 – 32 panels @ 450watts each.
• Borehole 2 – 64 panels @ 450watts each.
• Borehole 3 – 90 panels @ 180watts each.
Farming Implements:
The farm is available as a Going Concern with the basic farm implements included in the sale. Potential Purchasers who are VAT registered, will qualify at 0% VAT as a Going Concern.
This amazing farm has so much potential, it will not stay on the market for long. Do not hesitate to make an appointment for a viewing.
No life-rights! No Land-Claims! Uninhabited transfer with no people living on the farm.