4 Bedroom Farm for Sale in Modimolle

Description

Type of Farm: A Combination of Irrigation and small-scale Cattle Farming. Size: 408ha Registration Detail: The property has 1 x Title Deed that is registered in a Company, and it is VAT registered. Location: Located in close vicinity of Alma, a highly productive Cattle and Irrigation area between Vaalwater and Nylstroom (now Modimolle), Limpopo Province, South Africa. Potential: This farm is ideally located at the foothills of the Waterberg Biosphere and is perfect for a good selection of agricultural income sectors which includes the current Irrigation (Potatoes, Peanuts and Sugar Beans as well as Maize etc) as well as Cattle farming. Future potential where to a person can expand includes, sheep and goat farming as well. If you have vision, you will then be able to develop dreams and leaving a fingerprint for generations to come! Water: There is a perennial sprout that flows through the farm that is filling a massive 28ha dam that remains full year-round. There is 1 x borehole that is used for household purposes. Water/ Irrigation rights: This property has enough water allocated to irrigate the number of crops. This farm has a total 504,400m³ registered water rights per annum allocated for irrigation which is sufficient to irrigate up to 100 hectares. The Property also has Water Storing Rights of 258,000 m³. Irrigation: There is ±100 hectares currently under irrigation, utilizing 6 pivots. The Soil is a Sandy Loam soil with a clay content of less than 12%. The property’s irrigation aspect comprises of the following; 1 x 10ha Center Pivot (3 Tower plus overhang Zimmatic) 1 x 20ha Center Pivot (5 Tower Valley) 2 x 20ha Center Pivot (4 Tower plus overhang Valley) 1 x 15ha Center Pivot (3 Tower plus overhang Agrico) 1 x 15ha Center Pivot (4 Tower plus overhang Valley) There is a currently rotational systems that maximize the efficiency to plant crops like, Potatoes, Peanuts and Sugar Beans as well as Maize. The Maize is currently planted on a 7 hectares area dry land, and the rest of the area is used for planted grazing. Rainfall: 650 - 850mm annually. Temperatures: Summer - max. 38 ºC and min. 17 ºC. Winter - max. 22 ºC and min. 3 ºC. Climate: This area has a unique climate - something between Sub Tropical and Lowveld Bushveld. Even Tobacco, Potatoes, Peanuts (ground nuts), Maize and Wheat are cultivated in the surrounding area. During summer the night temperatures drop down to below 15 ºC, which makes it bearable without a need of air-conditioning. Topography: This Farm consists mainly of flats topography with a slight slope that is excellent for drainage. There is a small hill area that is ±15ha. This property has magnificent vistas overlooking the picturesque Waterberg mountain range. Roads: The farm roads give good access to all sections of the farm. T Fencing: The farm is fully fenced with a 1.8m high fence. There are currently 8 cattle camps. Cattle Farming operation: The owners have a herd of cattle which is not part of the sale but could be purchased separately. There are good cattle handling facilities. Developments: The developments on this property include a several Storerooms and Storage areas (Workshop and Tool Room etc). This area is combined, almost 2500m² in size which also includes the labour accommodation. The Main House: The Main House is a 2 x Bedroom House, and both bedrooms have en-suite bedrooms. There is a guest toilet as well. There is a fully tiled kitchen and lounge area with a cozy fireplace for those winter nights. The house has a small 6.4 KVA solar system for household lighting. Second House: This house is utilized as the manager’s/foreman’s house. It is a 2-Bedroom House with Kitchen, Lounge and a Built-in BBQ and views over the massive dam. Electricity: There is an Eskom 3-phase electricity connection with only 1 x Transformer. Loose assets: Most of the farming equipment will be sold separately. This equipment is vital and necessary for the continuation of the irrigation. Impression: This is a privilege to offer this 408ha combination farm for sale. The water sources and Registered Water Rights add so much value to this property. This is one of those textbook farming units. Free roaming game like kudu, Impala, Bushbuck, warthog and other small game do occur naturally on property. The massive dam has good bass, tilapia and carp fishing opportunities and this farm boasts a prolific bird life due to all the water. The property is sold as a going concern as it is VAT registered. A Zero VAT transaction is thus possible if the purchaser is also VAT vendor. If not, VAT is payable on top of the purchase price. Price: R 25.5million (excluding VAT should it be payable)