Erf size: 170000 m²
Description of the farm
Layout of the farm
The subject property has 02 sections with no natural grazing. This is mainly a crop farm under irrigation.
Topography
The property is virtually flat with no significant slopes in any directions.
Soil type
The subject property is located in the farming area known as the homologous area Roodepoort 476 KR, with mainly a red sandy loam, clay to a rock texture type of soil. The drainage is fairly good and no erosion is visible. The clay content of the soils is estimated at less than 20%.
Vegetation or grazing
Not applicable
Climate, rainfall end adverse conditions (frost, hail etc)
The farm is located in the Limpopo Province which is predominantly a summer rainfall area. The average rainfall for the area is 500mm – 550mm per year. The average daily summer temperature is between 15°C and 33°C and the average daily winter temperature is between 0°C and 20°C. Frost can occur.
Surrounding farming activity and/or developments
Agricultural activities in the area are mainly focused on irrigation faming.
DESCRIPTION OF IMPOVEMENTS
Residential improvement
The residential improvements compromise of two older farm houses, the (A) dwelling was revamped, painted and airconditioned in 2010. Workers accommodation and outbuildings, constructed of brick plastered and painted walls under pitched corrugated iron roofs. Basic finishes were used such as Rhino and asbestos ceilings with carpets, slate, wood and ceramic tiles as floor covering. The buildings are currently in a fair to good condition, but need some general maintenance and repair.
Main buildings
The main dwelling (A) offers four bedrooms, one lounge, one dining room, one family room, two bathrooms, kitchen and scullery with pantry. The second dwelling (B) offers three bedrooms, one lounge, one dining room, one bathroom, kitchen and scullery. The buildings are currently in a fair to good condition.
Outbuildings
The outbuildings are constructed of brick plastered and painted walls under pitched and flat corrugated iron roofs. Basic finishes were used rhino ceilings with floated concrete as floor covering. The outbuildings are not attached to the main building. There is a large carport, constructed with steel columns under corrugated iron roof en concrete floor. Buildings are currently in a fair condition.
Other improvements
None
Agri related improvements & conditions of improvement
Agri-related improvements comprise a chemical store, store room, farm shop laundry and workers accommodation, constructed of brick plastered and painted walls under flat and pitched corrugated iron roofs with electricity and concrete floors. These improvements are generally in a fair condition.
The bird aviaries and cacti nursery also located on the property have great potential if managed well. The bird section can house 216 breeding pairs of small parrot types. The system was designed for export.
Details of specialised buildings under item
The specialised improvements comprise of a large blast and holding freezer rooms under an industrial type shed. The food processing factory is constructed with steel columns with brick an iron cladding under pitched corrugated iron roof with concrete floors. The buildings are currently in a good condition with no structural defects visible. The plant and equipment is not valued but insured for fire damage.
Services
Water supply and irrigation
Source: Boreholes equipped 2
Boreholes not equipped 1
Pumps: Submersible pumps
Municipal water : No
Cement and corrugated iron dams : 2
Plastic Tanks : 1
Gravel dams : 1
Quantity of water : 6000 L/h both together
Quality : has been tested from time to time
Irrigation
Scheme name/ Water source : Warmbaths Irrigation board
Supply : Perennial
Source : Canal
Extraction volume as per certificate : 56 700 Cubic metres per annum
Storage volume as per certificate : 113 400 Cubic metres
Water rights converted in hectares : 11 Hectares
Water rights : Permit
Rights ceded : no
Extraction point : Canal
Notes / Comments : Permit
Irrigation surface area
Type of irrigation : Drip-irrigation
Potential of land under irrigation : High potential
Crops under irrigation : Vegetable and Strawberry production
Extent of irrigable land : 11.5 Hectares
Confirmation of extend : Owner
Electricity
Supply : Municipality
Number of supply points : 2
K.V.A : 150 + 200kva respectively
Fencing
Type of fence : Game fence southern border and part of northern border
Distance of fence : Not applicable
Condition : Average
Height and number of strands : 1.8m high with 16-18 single strands
Electrified : no
Number of camps : none
Condition of camps and grazing : none
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