LIFESTYLE FARM FOR SALE: VAN WYKSDORP

Boschemans Rug, a farm on two titles situated in the working eco game farm, De
MIstplek Ranch, in the Municipality of Hessequa, division of Riversdal, offers the true
enthusiast and connoisseur the potential to create a dream private lifestyle Karoo
farm.

It has a commanding view of the Langeberg Mountains to the south complemented
by the Rooiberge to the north, yet well protected against the elements from the east
and west. It lends itself to total privacy and private access to spectacular 360° views
and several valleys to explore on the farm. Or simply relax in peace and quiet
surrounded by the Little Karoo environment, centuries old ghwarriebos (euclea
undulata) and karooboerboon (scotia afra), cape aloe (aloe ferox) up to 3 metres
high and coral aloe (aloe stratia) in typical Little Karoo fynbos. It forms part of the
Succulent Karoo Biome which is identified as one of South Africa’s three biodiversity
hotspots. South Africa’s Succulent Karoo is home to the richest diversity of succulent
plant species on earth.
This farm offers the opportunity to build your dream life-style home. For larger
families or friends wishing to be together, being on two titles, it offers the opportunity
to build two homes within walking distance from each other, yet each being
private.
The farm is about 400 Ha, 200 ha per title. It is two of 28 farms within De Mistplek
Ranch development comprising 4 580 Ha. Every owner has access to the entire
Ranch, except for the exclusive use area of 2 ha per farm. This farm is arguably the
best property on De Mistplek Ranch with the best view on the Langeberg Mountains
while its position and surrounding cliffs allow for complete privacy.
De Mistplek Ranch is a serene and peaceful enclave, next to the Groot River nestled
between the Langeberg and Rooiberg mountain ranges.
De Mistplek Ranch is fully fenced with 2.4 m game fencing, with 2 main access
gates, ensuring that game such as eland, kudu, gemsbok, springbok, steenbok,
klipspringer and wild ostrich roam freely, creating a true Karoo atmosphere. Hunting
is not allowed, but organised culling will take place from time to time. Birds, including
sunbirds frequenting the aloes when they are in full bloom, pale chanting goshawks
and other raptors, are aplenty. Restoration of old existing farm dams on the property
creates opportunities for bird hides to indulge in the birdlife and game.
The owner has no day-to-day responsibilities other than being there, enjoying the
serene surroundings.
De Mistplek Ranch offers vast hiking and mountain biking opportunities, and may be
developed on the farm as well.

Ample water is supplied from a communal borehole to large reservoirs on De
Mistplek Ranch. Once the final position of the homestead is established water
reticulation from the main water reservoir in proximity may be established. The
reticulation on the farm itself has already been made.
Existing roads allow access to all the farms on the Ranch. Boshemans Rug is off the
divisional road as one enters De Mistplek Ranch. A two-track road, already made,
leads to the position of the potential new residence. Previous owners had a borehole, but
a new one may be sunk.
There are no buildings on the farm.
The owner is allowed 4 ha for exclusive use on the farm, 2 ha per title. Delineating
the exclusive use area carefully will ensure privacy.
There are basic rules of conduct enforced by De Mistplek Ranch Farm Owners
Association to ensure peace and harmony for and among owners and the protection
of the environment.
Levies are R10 000 per year / R833 per month. Rates and taxes are about R120/
month.
The Ranch is situated about 10 km from Vanwyksdorp, about 30 minutes from town.
There is an airstrip practically adjacent to De Mistplek Ranch.
Please contact me for more information and viewing.