Small Farm for Sale: Steytlerville. Lock Stock and Barrel. Perfect retirement option

Size:1165,8h
Carrying capacity: 250 ewes (goats/sheep)under normal rainfall years
Description:
This property is nestled between 'koppies' and 'kloofs' and forms many interesting valleys and ravines that lend interest and protection. The vegetation is a good mix of Karoo scrub and Karoo bushveld that includes pruim- and spekboom trees.
The farm is divided into 14 camps with stock-proof fencing and the boundary fence is vermin proof.
Seven sets of kraals for working with animals are available on different sections of the property restricting undue stress on collecting and moving them across distances.
Water supply:
This property is truly fortunate with rain due to its geographical situation and boasts higher than average rainfall for the area. The underground water supply is extracted from 4 boreholes by 3 windmills and 1 solar pump and is distributed by pipeline to drinking troughs for the animals. The quality of the water is incredibly good and is sustainable at depths of approx. 30m.
Two earth dams keep the water well when it rains.
The homestead has freshwater tanks to supplement the water supply.
Energy supply:
This property is off the Eskom grid and uses solar power. For backup services, a 5kw Lister engine in prime condition is used to supplement energy needs.
The homestead, the employee's house, and the storerooms are connected.
Improvements:
Homestead
A very neat yard with a low-maintenance garden is the backdrop for a roomy and comfortable homestead that can easily accommodate 14 guests.
The house comprises 5 bedrooms,(1 with toilet and basin ) and two additional bathrooms.
There is a comfortable dining room, pantry, kitchen and living room to add to the pleasure of staying on the farm.
The bathrooms use gas geysers.
The spacious veranda offers panoramic views and the back stoep has been converted to accommodate a barbeque. A drop-down blind keeps the weather at bay on cold nights.
Outbuildings:
This property has extremely well- built outbuildings that include
- A feed store with double sliding doors.
- A shearing shed that includes wool or mohair bins.
- A Single garage
- Parking bay for vehicles
- A very good shed next to a set of kraals
- An engine room for the lister engine
- A separate room for the solar battery panels
- 2 Rooms used for butchery purposes
- 2 extra rooms for sundry uses.
- An employee's house with solar power.
Merits of this property:
- The property is very neat and well maintained and won't require major renovation or change before engaging in farming practices.
- It's a safe destination, away from major roads.
- The farm is an above-average small stock farm.
- A network of roads ensures good accessibility to all parts of the property
- Kudu abounds in the area.
- Sold lock stock and barrel. 80 Ewes to render the property a going concern are included