| 108 Ha Live stock farm |
On the outskirts of Middelburg, where the air carries the faint scent of dust and sunshine, there’s a stretch of land measuring 108 hectares-a farm that feels both peaceful and purposeful. It sits quietly behind its strong fencing, yet it’s always alive with the small, steady signs of hard work: the creak of gates, the quiet rhythm of cattle shifting in a camp, and the promise of green growing when the season turns.
The first thing you notice is the homestead, solid and welcoming, built for comfort and family life. At its heart is a spacious home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms—room enough for visitors for long weekends that turn into stay-overs. Inside, the home opens into the dining room, a place for meals shared after chores, and a TV room with a fireplace, where evenings feel warmer even when the weather cools down. There’s also a lounge for quieter conversations and a well-used kitchen, always ready for the rush of morning breakfasts and the slower pace of supper.
But life on the farm isn’t only lived indoors.
Just beyond the house, the farm’s workings show themselves clearly. Two boreholes supply water reliably, and one is equipped with a jo-jo tank, ensuring steady pressure and dependable flow. The water doesn’t just support the homestead—it sustains the animals too. Near the cattle areas, a fountain and an uninterrupted stream help keep everything running smoothly, even when the days grow dry.
The farm is designed with order in mind: it’s fully fenced and divided into five camps, each one giving livestock the space to graze and rest properly. This careful division means the farmer can manage grazing better, move animals according to condition, and keep the land healthier for longer.
There’s also a dedicated cattle setup—cattle handling facilities built for real work. They make the difficult tasks easier: sorting, treatments, and routine checks can be done efficiently and safely, with fewer disruptions to the animals.
Storage and equipment are taken seriously as well. A steel shed stands nearby, providing secure storage for farming implements—tools protected from weather, machinery sheltered from wear, and everything kept ready for the next job.
And then there’s the land itself—108 hectares not only held in place, but put to purpose. Of that, 40 hectares are particularly suited for planting. The possibilities are threefold: soya beans, maize, or planted pasture such as ergotis. Each option carries its own promise. Soya beans bring richness to the soil; maize feeds both people and productivity; ergotis offers pasture that supports livestock through the tougher months.
Yet what makes the farm truly special is how it feels like a home and a workplace at the same time—where family life blends into farm life without ever losing its warmth. The fireplace in the TV room remembers the heat of cold evenings. The dining table keeps stories from a long day of managing livestock and preparing for planting. And beyond it all, the land—fenced into five camps, watered by steady boreholes and stream—keeps offering new chances each season.
This is the kind of place where work is more than routine. It’s a commitment. A responsibility. A future growing in the soil just outside Middelburg, waiting for the next planting, the next grazing cycle, and the next chapter of the farm’s life
ERF Size 108.000 ha
Rates R6,500 per month
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Gerhard Murray Joubert
c. 072 220 1800
gerhard.joubert@rawson.co.za
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