NOORSVELD GAME FARM IN GRAFF-REINET

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded and secure lifestyle getaway with the added benefit of income generation options in game farming, hunting and/or ecotourism. This farm is fully functional with no capital outlay required for income generation. LOCATION: Approx. 80 km south of Graaff-Reinet & 170 km north of Port Elizabeth SIZE: ± 1,716 ha RAINFALL: ± 262 mm / annum TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling hills and valleys with non-perennial rivers. Altitude is 500 - 763 m ASL. VEGETATION: Western Spekboom Noorsveld and Karoo Dwarf Scrubland with a diversity of palatable species including Vygies, Spekboom, Jacket Plum, Karoo Shepherd’s Tree, Wild Pomegranate, dwarf Karoo shrubs and Sweet Thorn Trees. The Sweet Noors is abundant in the west while in the north the numerous Aloe Ferox creates a splash of colour in spring and the south- eastern hills are adorned with Elephant’s Foot and the protected Karoo Cycad. A good variety of sweet grasses is to be found. (Carrying capacity: 16-18 ha / LSU) INFRASTRUCTURE: The property is completely enclosed with a 2.4 m high game-fence electrified along the western boundary with an electric entrance gate. A Certificate of Adequate Enclosure for a number of species has been approved for the entire property. Two small camps of ± 20 ha and one of ± 2.5 ha are utilised for breeding or darting of game. The extensive road network, pipelines, reservoirs, troughs, and fencing is all in very good order. WATER SUPPLY: A very reliable and interlinked network of 5 boreholes fitted with windmills and pumps supply water to a number of watering points. Two solar pumps & numerous reservoirs supply the homestead, both staff cottages and the other outbuildings. In addition there are 2 earth dams and 2 springs on the property. BUILDINGS: The immaculate and attractive double-storey timber frame main residence has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, roofed patio with braai and an open-plan lounge with a fireplace and a fitted kitchen. It has both upper and lower hardwood decks and plenty of natural night flows throughout the home's open, airy layout. The house has 3 air conditioners, and is very functional with a garage/storeroom with roll-up door, a plunge pool on the lower deck, and a lapa and outdoor shower close by. Other buildings on the property include a 2 bedroom staff cottage, a 3 bedroom manager’s house, a storage or tool room with adjoining one room accommodation unit, a large vehicle or storage shed with roll-up doors, a new and functional cold room, and a 3 vehicle carport. POWER: Eskom / solar / wind turbine. GAME: Currently (January 2019) carrying a wide variety of game, including 6 Blesbok, 5 Waterbuck, 93 Springbok, 180 Kudu, 30 Mountain Reedbuck, 20 Eland, 7 Burchell’s Zebra, 6 Giraffe, 66 Impala, 19 Sable Antelope bulls, and other naturally occurring species like Duiker and Steenbok. MOVEABLE ASSETS & GAME: All the above game is included in the sales price excluding the Sable Bulls and the contents of the house.