Farm For Sale in Ceres

Property description

Nestled deep in the rugged, awe-inspiring terrain of the Tankwa Karoo under the Witzenberg Municipality, lies a rare opportunity to acquire two adjoining farms – De Bosch and Mimosa – offered together as one expansive and undivided property. Covering a combined 3,948 hectares, with De Bosch spanning 3,536 hectares and Mimosa 412 hectares, this unique offering presents the perfect canvas for sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, or a peaceful off-grid lifestyle. Here, in South Africa’s quiet semi-desert, vast open skies meet untouched natural beauty, offering unmatched serenity and freedom.

Water is one of the property’s most outstanding features. With eight boreholes across the two farms, two of which are equipped with solar-powered pumps delivering up to 10,000 litres per hour year-round, there is a strong and reliable water supply for both domestic use and agricultural production. One borehole is powered by a 1.5kW solar pump and inverter system with 10 panels, producing 8,000 litres per hour. Another solar-powered borehole supplies three 10,000-litre water tanks for household use, with a backup generator in place for cloudy days. The water level lies just six metres below the surface, while pumps are suspended at 30 metres within boreholes of approximately 50 metres deep. The property benefits from legal water rights via a canal-fed river that fills a 70-million-litre earth dam, currently needing minor repairs—all required equipment is already on-site. With 300 hectares of deep loam soil ready for irrigation and an additional seven hectares of plantable land, the agricultural possibilities are vast and diverse.

Farm De Bosch features a charming three-bedroom, one-bathroom farmhouse with a spacious living area, as well as six fully functional freshwater boreholes. It is well-equipped for a variety of farming activities with a range of essential implements, including a SAME Panther 4x4 tractor with push blade, an International 444 tractor, and various cultivators, ploughs, and harrows. Three large greenhouse tunnel structures—two measuring 50 by 9 metres and one at 30 by 6 metres—are in place and equipped with irrigation, alongside roughly 4,000 metres of irrigation piping, tanks, and fittings.

Farm Mimosa offers a three-bedroom, two-bathroom main house with a spacious living area and two freshwater boreholes. It is designed for sustainable, off-grid living with a solar and wind power system, gas heating, Herotel internet and telephone connectivity, and a comprehensive inventory of farming tools and equipment. This includes a Toyota 12 kW generator, electric compressor, trailers, irrigation systems, water tanks, and a field service trailer with a compressor and drill. Mimosa is a self-sufficient farmstead that combines modern off-grid infrastructure with rural comfort.

Across both farms, 300 hectares of fertile, arable land await cultivation. Importantly, the fields have remained untouched by grazing for the past five years, allowing the soil to remain healthy and well-rested—ideal for future crops or livestock. The fencing across the property is jackal-proof, well-maintained, and includes sections enclosed with game fencing. A large cattle loading ramp is already in place, making it easy to manage livestock. The mix of sandy and loamy soil types supports a broad range of potential crops and animals.

The property falls under the Witzenberg Municipality, with excellent service delivery reported by the current owner. Roads are regularly maintained, communication with local authorities is efficient, and the overall municipal support for rural landowners is commendable.

Not VAT registered and sold as a going concern, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a lifestyle or business in one of South Africa’s most captivating and remote regions. Whether you're looking to develop a self-sustaining agricultural enterprise, launch an eco-tourism venture, or simply escape to an off-grid paradise, De Bosch and Mimosa provide the space, infrastructure, and setting to make that dream a reality.

Contact us today to explore this exceptional opportunity and unlock the full potential of life in the Tankwa Karoo. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, neither the agent, the seller, nor Tyson Properties can be held liable for any errors or omissions.