Farm for sale
Experience hands-on Klein Karoo farm living 6 km from Van Wyksdorp, with export-ready ostrich hatchery and established camps; two homes offering five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Farm for sale
This farm of 115 ha in size is situated approximately 6 km from Van Wyksdorp in the heart of the Klein Karoo.
See photos for boundaries and location. Co-ordinates are -33.713853 and 21.412284.
SOLE MANDATE
FARMING ACTIVITIES:
Primarily, this is an ostrich farm, and the infrastructure to raise ostrich chicks from day old to slaughter is on a standard where an export permit to the EU is in place. From the hatchery to camps, the cemented flooring and structures are neat. Between 2000 and 3000 birds can be raised
The existing owner also farms with Nguni cattle and some sheep.
INFRASTRUCTURE:
2 X Plastic tunnels (1 x 24m x 6m and 1 x 30m x 3m), which are used to raise the small chicks, as it is ideal for protection against the weather. The larger tunnel plastic has been replaced and is new. The second tunnel needs to be replaced. However, these tunnels can easily be re-utilized to grow tomatoes or cucumbers.
Several pens with protective structures and cement flooring, with interleading gates and a loading bay.
18 x properly fenced camps for lucerne or other crops – in total about 10 ha. Currently, 5ha is under lucerne with draglines. In winter under dryland conditions, barley and oats can be planted.
Cattle holding pen and loading facility.
Sheep kraal and loading facility.
Milking parlour and storeroom.
Old Karoo farmhouse with large stoep, 3 x bedrooms, spacious kitchen, sitting area, and bathroom. The house is structurally sound and has electricity and water, but needs a bit of TLC, like paint.
Second modern house with an open plan living area, two bedrooms, a study, and two bathrooms. There is a carport for two vehicles and a pool for those extended hot summer days.
Large barn (20 x 8m) for feed, or storage of equipment.
ELECTRICITY:
Eskom power to all houses, borehole, and the surrounding area with a 50kva transformer. Backup
3-phase generator.
WATER:
1 x equipped borehole delivering constant water at a volume of about 15,000 litres per hour.
3 x boreholes not equipped – volume unknown. One borehole has a power supply point.
1 x reservoir holding 15 000 litres, and 1 x 5000 litre water tank.
The borehole water is of good quality and is tested every 4 months for bacteria and other harsh minerals to comply with EU export standards.
FENCES:
All internal camp fences are in good condition.
The boundary fence is good enough for stock farming, with about 1 km of fence to be erected.
ROADS:
Vanwyksdorp is approximately 33 km of dirt road from the R62.
Access to the property is through one farm via a servitude road. This road also provides access through the property to one neighbouring farm.
The roads on the farm are in good condition.
The property is VAT registered, and VAT is not included in the asking price.
Potential buyers who wish to view must please give adequate time to arrange for viewing. Only serious buyers with finances already in place will be able to view the property.
Listed for sale at R4,990,000
Van Wyksdorp is a semi-arid, tranquil agricultural enclave in the Little Karoo that offers excellent potential for small-scale livestock farming, lucerne production, and boutique viticulture, supported by a rugged landscape and a resilient local farming community.
