Farm for Sale in Alexandria Rural

Location
Situated 110km from Port Elizabeth, 8km from Alexandria and 10km from Boknes Strand.

Size
Made up of a single title the property is just over 4.8646ha in extent.

Description
Because of the area’s relatively high rainfall and deep fertile soils this farm displays a small microcosm of lush sub-tropical thicket, with towering blue gum and pine trees and fertile grassland. The property is essentially formed by one long north facing gentle slope with a few terraced areas plus a large flat section along the northern boundary. The elevation ranges from 108m to 132m above sea level.

Veld types
This small farm displays a pleasing blend of open grassland and clumps of both indigenous and alien trees. Tree species prevalent in the Alexandria region include: Cape Ash, Wild Olive, Coral Tree, Boer Bean (Schotia), White Ironwood, Knobwood and Sweet Thorn to name but a few. The Alexandria area boasts amongst the highest, sweet veld carrying capacity in the province offering good grazing for horses or a small quantity of livestock for own use. The open areas are dominated by pasture grasses with Kikuyu being the dominant species, while around the bushveld areas there are lush stands of Panicum. There is also an extensive collection of various cycad species which all form part of the sale.

Rainfall / water
The property falls in a good rainfall area with an annual average of approximately 675mm. The water reticulation system has been well laid out with rainwater being harvested from the massive roofed areas into various reservoirs/storage tanks and water is then pumped and gravity fed to the property. There is also 1 borehole that can be used as a backup since there is an abundance of stored water.

Game species
Game species that are found on the property include:
Bushbuck and Duiker.

Improvements
Main house is approx. 320m2 and there are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is an entrance hall and two sunrooms plus a large lounge leading onto the dining room and a massive entertainment room with indoor braai and bar area positioned alongside the covered patio. The large farmhouse kitchen leads to a scullery area and a separate pantry. There is also a small flatlet and storeroom which is attached to the garage behind the main house.
A short distance from the main house is a second flatlet of +- 80m2 which offers 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom and open plan kitchen and tiled living area.
This 2nd flatlet also has an adjoining large garage/storeroom (120m2).
The property also has a large +- 180m2 workshop located in the north eastern corner.
Plus there is a huge +- 270m2 storeroom which was previously used as an old shop/Co-op.
The property also has some horse stables situated alongside a large terrace that can be used as a riding arena.
Fencing is comprised of a stock fenced perimeter plus a few internal stock camps.
Electricity: the farmer opted to install a 10kW solar system for energy requirements in favour of using eskom power.

Conclusion
This compact farm offers lots of opportunities for a range of intensive farming or lifestyle activities and the multitude of structures similarly allow for lots of potential and can be utilized for a wide spectrum of specific needs (e.g. mechanic’s workshop etc.) to best match any new owner’s exact requirements.

Price R 2 995 000 Read more...