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Highly feasible sheep-rearing farm in Calvinia Situated in the picturesque Namakwa District, near Calvinia, you will find this highly feasible livestock farm. Calvinia is well-known for it's kaleidoscope of spring wildflowers and for its high-quality of livestock and meat standards. The farm is Privately owned and consists of 1 title deed. Currently operated as a very successful sheep-rearing farm for meat production and breeding. Topography consisting of +/- 85% typical Karoo flat sands and 15% sloped areas covered in natural Karoo-like vegetation and Thorn trees which provide a year-round feed with nutritious pods and leaves, as well as shelter for livestock – plenty of shade on hot days and thickets serve as highly effective windbreaks during cold snaps. Reliable water sources and properly fenced boundaries and grazing camps Location: • Calvinia - 65km • Clanwilliam - 110km • Ceres - 210km Water sources: • Yearly rainfall 250 – 300mm • Dependable water source of 6 Boreholes (2 x Windmills, 1 Sun Pump, 1 x Submersible/”Dompel” Pump and 2 x Currently unused) • Confluence of 3 dry Rivers (Soutpans, Draaikraal & Wolf River) which flows after good rainfall Production/Farming opportunities: • Currently: Sheep rearing of the Meatmaster breed for meat production and Breeding ewes • Future potential: The virtually pest-free habitat and environment, makes this area perfect for the production of high-quality Onion seedlings (Already produced in the area on neighbouring farms) Grazing and LSU: • Thorn trees pods and foliage are eagerly eaten by livestock and it keeps animals in good condition under dry times/conditions, • Natural Karoo vegetation • Sheep capacity – Currently 600 sheep with good management Fencing: The farm is divided into numerous camps with all fencing in excellent condition • Boundary Fences 60% “Jackal Proof” • Inner-fencing are all “Stock-proof” with a height of +/- 1.2m Infrastructure: • 1 x Farmhouse (TLC needed, 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 2 x Lounge, Kitchen, +/- 200m²) • 2 x Sheds • 2 x Workers Homes • Cement Dam NOTE: • Exclusive Sole Mandate • For sale as a “Going concern” at R4.975 million (Advertised price is excluding VAT if not sold as ‘going concern’). • The information regarding the property, has been given by Owner and are deemed to be correct/accurate