Macadamia Farm for sale

Macadamia nut farm for sale in Loerie with captivating views of the Baviaanskloof area and the serene Loerie Dam. Strategically situated approximately 9km from the N2 Thornhill offramp via the R331, the property benefits from tar road access to the N2 and is within easy reach of both Port Elizabeth (55km) and Jeffreys Bay (32km).

This property presents an opportunity to own a manageable, sustainable farm suitable for commercial operations and an enviable lifestyle. It features established macadamia orchards, infrastructure and the added value of approved plans for a stunning architecturally designed residence. With Phase 1 (foundation) already started and all necessary services in place, the groundwork for your dream home is laid.

Size: 5.854 hectares

Farm information:

Farming:
• Macadamia nuts: 3 hectares (approximately 1850 trees of four varieties).

Electricity:
• Eskom 3 phase 22KVa facility (built to handle 50KVa).
• LINZ (Italian) 25KVa PTO driven generator with Massey Fergusson tractor and 3PH plug/socket for full farm backup.
• Proposed new dwelling: Pre-wired for power, data, security, and external lighting to underground access pit.

Water:
• Water Use Licence: 12,630 M³ extraction and 3,830.36 M³ earth dam storage.
• Boreholes: One borehole licenced for extraction.
• Municipal Water: Servitude rights to supply pipe with take-off point.
• Municipal Water Storage: 5000l Jojo tank for house supply.
• Irrigation: Fully installed with reticulation design drawings for micro spray system (3D drawings of manifold and fertigation available on request).
• Underground Water Tank: 6 M³ (receives greenhouse roof water, auto-discharges to main tank).
• Above Ground Water Tanks: 3 x 6 M³ (receive water from the chicken house, and main house roofs, auto-discharge to main tank).
• Main Holding Tank: 175 M³ PVC lined, brick and concrete (underground pump, connected to irrigation, receives roof water, overflow to dam via 450mm pipe).
• Storm Water Reticulation: 450mm concrete/PVC pipes to field and dam.

Security:
• Electric Fence.
• Paradox Commercial Evo 192 8 partition alarm system (pre-wired for new dwelling, connected to security company with Phone App access).
• Camera system: Installed at main house and external gate (Kouga Municipality monitors main gate 24/7 with Phone App access).
• Windows: Retractable Trellidor installed on all windows.

Fire:
• Fire mains installed to boundary near the kloof.
• Member of SBWFBA FMU fire team (trained and certified by MTO Forestry).
• Fire fighting unit (for connection to bakkie) on site.
• Filling point connected to irrigation system.

Houses:
• Existing House/Office (120 sqm): 3 bedrooms (1 used as office), lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, bathroom, small tool room/safe room. Sliding front double door entrance. Kitchen with Siemens appliances (steam oven, 3 gas burners, 2 induction hobs, deep fat fryer, double sink).
• Main House (on plan - 508.6 sqm - 2018 approved, unbuilt): Designed by LYT Architects, includes workshop, implement storage, and garage. Phase 1 Foundation inspected and built.

Outbuildings:
• Chicken shed: 100 sqm.
• Garage: 25 sqm.
• Large Greenhouse (potential farm shed/factory): 380 sqm with engineered retaining walls. Concrete cover to tank (100 sqm, 5-tonne load capacity).
• Container: 6M x 2.8M (pump house with irrigation control panels).
• Small Greenhouse for food: 120 sqm.

Other:
• Massey Ferguson 135 tractor.
• Tipper trailer.
• Fire fighting unit.
• Various farming tools (spades, shovels, etc.).
• Bricks, spare poles & droppers.

Staff:
• Farm employee available: Operates irrigation, drives tractor, skilled in tools, repairs, maintenance, painting, and is a mason (bricklayer). Basic firefighting training. Loyal and trustworthy. Lives locally (no staff housing on farm).