Farm for Sale in Uniondale Rural

The original farm has been subdivided (589.5 Ha and 148.2 Ha) and can be bought as a unit or the two parts separately.

This 589.5 Ha piece, has tremendous potential for various farming activities. It has extensive infrastructure for sheep farming and two pomegranate orchards are just coming into production, while the original farmhouse (with a bit of TLC) can be used for a foreman or for extended family.

Accommodation:

In the farm house, there are four bedroom areas, a lounge and kitchen area and one bathroom. There are possibly some yellowwood floorings in some of the rooms. A traditional loft (with a high door) is still intact. The house needs some renovations but is inherently sturdy.

Three labourer’s cottages with water and electricity are situated near the original house (non are occupied).

Store rooms and sheds

At the homestead are several sheds that can be used for storage of fodder or garages for implements and vehicles.

Farming activities

About 3 000 pomegranates trees in two orchards, under irrigation, are just coming in production.

There are extensive sheep handling facilities and kraals around the homestead, with some sheep pens underroof. About 250 to 300 ha of dry lands are available for grazing

Possible alternative cash crops that can be developed, include seed production for onions, etc. or the establishment of apple/pear or fruit tree orchards.

Water situation

There are two registered earthen dams near the homestead, one of 21 000 m3 and another of 38 000 m3.

Water allocation: There is a shared water allocation from the mountain supplying the homestead as well as the drinking facilities for the sheep. The delivery varies between winter to summer - approximately 3 000 L/hr in the winter to 4000 L/h in the summer. Allocation is 9 to 10 days per month, therefore about 800 000 L/month.

General:

Eskom – 22 KVA connection at the homestead. It is currently disconnected because it is not being used.

There are no labourers currently staying on the farm, only temporary day labourers (when needed) - are used.

VAT or transfer duty, on the purchase price, is applicable.