Exceptional 517Ha Arable Farm in De Rust – A Stone’s Throw from Town!

This outstanding 517-hectare farm, located just outside De Rust, is a rare gem offering a combination of prime arable land, expansive natural grazing veld, and well-maintained farming infrastructure. Strategically divided by the R341 tar road, the property consists of two sections. The lower portion spans approximately 107.56 hectares, ideally suited for intensive cropping and irrigation. The upper portion, encompassing 409.44 hectares within the renowned Meiringspoort Pass, includes 13.56 hectares of highly productive arable land and 395.88 hectares of pristine veld, making it ideal for livestock or game farming diversification.

The farm’s 70 hectares of arable lands are supplied by ample water anchored by a registered dam with a substantial 270,000m³ capacity. Water is delivered on a five-day cycle within a sixteen-day rotation, channeling into two storage dams for reliable irrigation using pivot systems, permaset lines, sprinklers, and drip irrigation, ensuring optimal soil moisture for crops. Lucerne fields thrive under pivot irrigation, while past crops include high-value tobacco and onion seed, demonstrating the farm’s versatility in crop production.

Central to the property is a 400m² Cape Dutch-style homestead divided into two symmetrical halves. This setup maintains the historical charm while accommodating modern farming needs, offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms in total.

Supporting its current ostrich farming operations, the property features two well-maintained breeding houses and 11 secure ostrich camps. Additional infrastructure includes 10 worker houses connected to municipal water, tobacco drying facilities, and multipurpose storage facilities. Most boundary fencing is jackal-proof, ensuring the protection of livestock and crops.

The farm benefits from two Eskom transformers, providing robust electrical capacity to support irrigation systems, machinery, and domestic needs. With its fertile soils, dependable water supply, and extensive infrastructure, this farm presents a unique opportunity for crop cultivation, ostrich farming, or the expansion into game farming.

The advertised price excludes VAT.

Contact us today to explore this exceptional farming enterprise and its vast potential.