Bordering the fourth largest conservation park in South Africa, the Tankwa Karoo National Park, this awe-inspiring 3 127ha farm, bounded by the rugged Cape Fold Mountains, is a rare find!
The Tankwa … Ancient, semi-desert land, once an inland sea, steeped in rich and complex human history since the 1700’s, offers other-worldly beauty, and a sense of freedom seldom found.
With vast open spaces, a mountain of ‘its own’, infinite starlit skies, and magnificent vistas, the farm presents an extraordinary opportunity for those longing for absolute privacy, peace and tranquillity.
The land also offers a centuries old, intriguing ruin, a borehole providing fresh water (a rarity in this area), indigenous wild- and birdlife, and carpets of flowers in season.
Possibilities to pursue on this splendiferous tract of land - self-sustainable living, homesteading with like-minded friends, eco-tourism, events (marathons, mountain biking etc) and conferences. Or, simply become a custodian of the land, and guard it as your personal refuge – far from the pollution, noise and stress of modern-day society …
DETAIL:
Farm Size: 3 127.6759ha fully fenced – approximately 30% mountainous and hilly.
Gemsbok Berg (mountain) on the farm, and surrounded by the glorious Cape Fold Mountains – spectacular views all round.
Intriguing historic vernacular ruin – estimated to date back to the late 1800’s with a ‘kafhok’ next to it (round structure where settlers stored their grain). Evidence of fields planted and flood irrigated near the ruin.
Three x Boreholes (one providing fresh water).
Reservoir at the fresh water borehole still functional.
Indigenous wildlife such as meerkats, jackals, caracal, porcupines, and reptiles as well as a variety of birds and raptors. While hardly ever spotted, the Cape Leopard also still roam the Cape Fold Mountain range.
Larger species such as Gemsbok, Springbok and Ostrich often traverse the farm.
Carrying Capacity: Approximately one per 7.5ha for sheep/small game and one per 45ha for larger species.
Rainfall: Approximately 150mm per annum.
Carpets of wildflowers after the rains.
CALVINIA the closest - gorgeous and vibrant - Karoo Town for all human, animal, and building needs. More information on this delightful town, surrounding towns and attractions available on request.
NO LAND CLAIMS AND NO SECURITY ISSUES
APPROXIMATE DISTANCES: Calvinia 91km, Ceres 178km, Cape Town 326KM.