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R42,173,605

(USD 2,300,000)

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Plot of land 9+ bedrooms
For Sale
Ficksburg
South Africa

This is paradise on earth.... It is a truly magical place. Thaba Thabo means Mountain of Happiness in Sotho.

It consists of three separate title deeds, all three are registered nature reserves and are fenced together to form Thaba Thabo Nature Reserve of 1415 hectares. The names of the three farms are Gilboa, Thaba Thabo and Afton. 150 Hectares are arable. The grazing area is actually much larger than 1415 hectares because the border runs on the water shed and on some of the sides the mountain is inaccessible to the neighbouring farmers so there is no fence on those sides and the cliffs form a natural fence. The usable area is therefore probably 1800 hectares if not more. Of course due to being so mountainous it is obviously much larger than the same size farm in a flat area like the bushveld. The fences hold an adequate enclosure certificate and therefore hunting may be done throughout the year and hunters do not need hunting permits. The reserve is perfect for both rifle and bow hunting. Hunters return constantly due to the extreme beauty of the reserve.

This must be one of the most spectacular farms in the eastern Free State Highlands and has incredible potential for all sorts of eco-tourism activities. Tourism in the eastern Free State is growing rapidly including international tourists. The reserve has it all.... mountains, valleys, gorges, fountains, streams, waterfalls and the most incredible views. This is nature at its best.

It also has huge potential to breed expensive and exotic game species like rhino, sable, buffalo, etc. Rhino were kept in a camp before so it will be easy to obtain permission again. Free State Nature Conservation is extremely helpful unlike some other provinces. Due to the climate diseases are a very low risk unlike warmer areas.

One of the highest peaks in the Free State, Mount Morkel, forms part of the reserve. Snow is seen each year and it also often snows on the reserve itself.

It is sold with everything included, except some personal items so the buyer can walk in and immediately start doing business or the wealthy business man can use it to impress and entertain. It would even be perfect for the international buyer who wants to buy the most beautiful piece of African land while land is still fully available to international buyers.

The maintenance costs of the reserve are very low due to the low risk of disease and all animals are free roaming.

Our web address is and Facebook page is thabathabo for more information. The and Facebook page will be transferred to the new owner.
Several years ago permission was granted to build a hotel or timeshare units on one of the mountains overlooking the Maluti mountains to the one side and valleys to the other side. It has lapsed in the meantime but it should be easy to obtain the same permission again.

The current buildings are a two bedroom cottage, 3 rondavels and 1 small rondavel. All built with Clarens sandstone. These buildings can be used as a lodge and will offer sleeping space for 10 people. There is also a 220 square metres barn in the process of being renovated and could also be turned into a lodge, management housing, etc. If the new owner wants to turn these buildings into a lodge there is an incredibly beautiful spot where he can build a house for himself. Two very neat 2 bedroom labourer houses each with solar power, wood stoves and dstv.

Slaughtering facilities.

All the other workers are on contract and are excellent workers. The new owner of course does not have to keep any of the workers if he does not want to because as per their contract we may give them 30 days notice.

The reserve is nestled in-between other farms and in the mountains which makes it very save.
Only 28 km from Ficksburg. Only 70 km from the beautiful Clarens and Golden Gate. It does not border on any roads and the access road ends at the reserve which makes it very private and safe. No other farms have access through the reserve.

There is ample water even during the driest years. We record on average 800 - 1000mm rain per annum. Water is supplied to the buildings through a solar powered borehole with 8 000 litre storage tanks. There are numerous fountains and seasonal as well as perennial streams. Also seasonal waterfalls. All water sources originate on the reserve which means it is unpolluted and safe for consumption. There is an opportunity to bottle water commercially as well.

The reserve also has three dams. Two large dams stocked with bass, carp and smallmouth yellowfish and a smaller dam stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The potential is there to add numerous other dams.

The reserve is completely independent from Eskom. Power is supplied by solar power which is easily expandable up to 5kw. Wind and water power can also easily be added to the system.
There is a raised bed vegetable garden, herb bed and fruit orchard for the use of employees and guests. Also a compost heap and bins. Everything is grown organically. A micro irrigation system is installed in the vegetable garden and herb bed.

We have a 100 meter shooting range. There are four hiking trails, a horse riding trail and two 4x4 trails. The second 4x4 trail is not fully completed yet. Two animal rehabilitation and release cages.

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