7929 Hectare Zuurfontein Estate,

Introducing Zuurfontein Estate, spanning over an impressive 7929 hectares comprising of 11 titles deeds, with Zuurfontein and Boesman Rivier as its principal farms. Nestled within the picturesque Sneeuberg basin, this property offers lush veld and breathtaking mountain views. Despite being surrounded by mountainous terrain, these farms are easily accessible and perfectly suited for farming endeavors.

Named after the snow they receive almost annually, the Sneeuberg mountains provide a stunning backdrop to this idyllic estate. Infrastructure, including fencing, roads, kraals and loading ramps, is impeccably maintained. The land showcases typical farming practices, resulting in pristine veld conditions with a diverse array of grasses like Themeda Triandra and Stormbergplatblaar, alongside Karoo Bush species such as Daggapit and Ertjiekaroo persaar. Adding to its charm, picturesque Poplar forests line the banks of the Fish River.

Located far from main roads and settlements, the estate offers a tranquil and secure environment, with only one access road. Renowned for breeding excellence, Zuurfontein Estate nurtures top-tier Dohne Merinos and Bonsmara cattle, boasting a remarkable clean wool yield exceeding 75%.

The Great Fish River, originating within the estate's boundaries, meanders through the properties, sustaining vast dams and weirs. Over 150 hectares of land benefit from gravity irrigation, cultivating lucerne and lush pastures to support a thriving flock of over 2800 Dohne Merino Ewes, including 700 replacement ewes. The estate's Sneeuberg Dohne Stud is internationally acclaimed, with top stud rams and ewes sought after globally. Complementing its livestock operations, the estate operates its own pelleting machine, ensuring quality feed production.

With abundant water resources, extensive dams and expert veld management, Zuurfontein Estate stands as a testament to resilience against harsh winters and droughts, offering an unparalleled agricultural haven.


ZUURFONTEIN offers the following -

HOUSING 500 square meters, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sunroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Laundry, large Verandah, TV Room, Indoor Braai room. 3 x storerooms, Pigeon Loft and 9 x 3-Bedroom Staff Houses power [water outside]

OUTBUILDINGS -
Shearing Shed, Old milking shed, Ram shed with wooden slats, 3 x storerooms huge shed for pelleting area.
70-ton maize silo, Meat room with 3x 4 cold room

WATER - 2 Huge Irrigation Dams (120ha & 80Ha) 4 Windmills, 3 Reservoirs, 2 Zinc Dams
And 1 x Centrifugal pump [32 kw booster pump for summertime)


IRRIGATION - 120Ha irrigation (permasets gravity fed] 30 Land Camps

POWER - 2 x Eskom Points (100kva,1x25kva)

WI-FI - Breedenet available

OTHER -
Divided into 30 stock camps with 5 sheep handling facilities, strategically placed. All camps have water (either trough or fountain)
17 x feeding camps with water troughs.
15 x lambing camps with water troughs
Cattle Handling Facilities & Loading Ramps
20% Mountains, 30% Vleie, 20% Randtjies and 30% Vlaktes
Game: Blesbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Vaal Rhebuck, Steenbuck, Springbuck & Kudu
Carrying Capacity is 13Ha: LSU.
Rainfall is 425mm / Annum.



BOESMANS RIVIER

Located 60km from Cradock.

HOUSING - NONE

OUTBUILDINGS
AND EQUIPMENT - Shed Lean-to Sheep Handling facilities.

IRRIGATION - 30Ha under irrigation gravity and centrifugal pump

WATER - The Great Fish River runs through the property, 6 Stock Dams, Various Ground Dams, 6 Fountains, 1 Reservoir

GROUND STRUCTURE: 80% Plains, 20% Koppies

POWER- 3 Phase Eskom, 1 x 25kw Eskom points.


OTHER - Roads are in good condition.
Carrying Capacity 13 Ha: LSU
Rainfall 400mm / Annum
Numerous Poplar forests along the banks of the river