R 5 900 000 | Farm for Sale in Machadodorp

This is an opportunity to own an extraordinary 112.5ha farm nestled on the edge of the escarpment in the mist belt area. It is ideal for the serious trout fisherman, nature lover, birder or for families wishing to spend precious, quality time together. There are five well-sized, well-constructed trout dams, an additional three weirs and a perennial stream. A fully operational trout hatchery allows for regular stocking of trout into the dams and weir. The five-bedroom house is comfortable and is set amongst mature trees. The established garden overlooks the dams. Enjoy stary nights around the fire pit. A manager, who lives on the farm, takes care of the day-to-day running of the farm.

LOCATION:

A total of 25 kms from Dullstroom including 7 kms on tar road from Dullstroom on the R540 towards Belfast, and then 18 kms of gravel road. If travelling from Nelspruit, the gravel road distance is approximately 8 kms. We would recommend a high clearance or 4 x 4 vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION DETAIL:

Face brick home under tiled roof with metal, cottage pane windows frames and doors with burglar bars. The living area is tiled with carpets in the bedrooms.

- Small entrance hall with built-in cupboard;
- The living area is open plan and has double volume ceilings with exposed beams, and with a fireplace;
- The dining area has a built-in sideboard with Caesar stone top and a serving hatch from the kitchen;
- Two sets of double doors from the living area to the covered veranda with gas braai and there is a boma area with a fire pit in garden;
- The kitchen is modern and has Caesarstone counter tops, a four plate gas stove, fridge and microwave space;
- Scullery with additional cupboards, a double sink and fittings for a dishwasher;
- The main en suite bedroom is spacious with built-in cupboards and dressing table, double doors leading into the garden and a small fireplace (not sure if it’s working). The en suite bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and vanity;
- The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both have built in cupboards and doors leading out onto the veranda and garden;
- The 4th and 5th bedrooms are mirror images with built-in cupboards and also lead onto the veranda and garden;
- Two bathrooms, one with shower, vanity and toilet and the other with bath, shower and vanity;
- Separate toilet;
- Linen cupboard in the passage.

Outbuilding:

- Single garage with covered parking for tractor and wood storage;
- Storeroom which has lockable storage cupboards for each shareholder and laundry;
- Small stone storeroom;
- Trout hatchery with water feed from springs.

WATER

- There are five trout dams and three fishing weirs;
- Settling tank at spring, supplying water to a Jojo tank, and then with a pressure pump and water filter system supplying water to the house.

EXTRAS:

- The manager’s house has two bedrooms, one bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen. Solar power for lighting. Second spring supplying water to this house;
- There is currently a manager and his wife employed and living on the farm;
- Three phase Eskom electricity supply – approximately R4000 per month;
- Most of the furniture, household content and farm equipment are included in the sale, subject to an inventory.