This 671.5-hectare well-established farm comprises approximately 400 hectares of sugarcane plantations and 20 hectares of macadamia orchards, supported by excellent infrastructure.
FARM PORTIONS
The property consists of four portions:
- 168.9842 ha
- 201.9482 ha
- 206.3899 ha
- 94.1863 ha
Portions 1 and 2 are conveniently located adjacent to each other, while portions 3 and 4 are also adjoining.
SELLING PRICES (if sold separately)
Portions 1 and 2 – R44,500,000
Total: 370.9 ha
• 234 ha irrigated sugarcane plantations
• 20 ha macadamia orchards
• 1,596,894 m³ water rights from Tugela–Mhlatuze (irrigation via dam and canal scheme)
• 20,000 m³ storage rights for irrigation purposes
• Infrastructure: 3 houses, 3 open sheds, workshop, and staff compounds
Portions 3 and 4 – R21,500,000
Total: 300.57 ha
• 160 ha dryland sugarcane plantations
• 270,000 m³ water rights for irrigation from the Nseleni River
• Infrastructure: flatlet, office, storage facilities, double garage, staff quarters, storeroom, open animal shelter, and 11 staff houses
LOCATION
The farms are situated approximately 20–45 km northwest of Empangeni, in KwaZulu-Natal, within the Heatonville area. Surrounding properties are predominantly used for sugarcane farming.
The harvested cane is supplied to Felixton Mill, located about 35 km from the farms.
The properties are also conveniently close to a railway line used for transporting cane.
SUGARCANE PLANTATIONS
±400 ha under sugarcane cultivation, irrigated via three centre pivots (3-, 4-, and 5-tower systems) and draglines.
Macadamia Orchards
20 ha of macadamia trees under drip irrigation.
Tree ages:
• 50% – 6 years old
• 25% – 5 years old
• 25% – 4 years old
WATER
• 1,866,894 m³ registered water rights for irrigation
• Water sourced from the Goedertrouw Dam (Heatonville Irrigation Scheme), Mhlathuze River, and Nseleni River
• 20,000,000 m³ registered storage rights (irrigation dam)
• Irrigation via centre pivots, draglines, and drip systems
• 2 boreholes
• Average annual rainfall: 1,100 mm
• 100,000-litre underground concrete rainwater reservoir for domestic use
PROFITABILITY
These thriving sugarcane farms generate strong income. Yields typically average:
• Up to 120 tons/ha (pivot-irrigated cane)
• 70–90 tons/ha (dragline-irrigated cane)
IMPROVEMENTS
• 3 Main dwellings
• Multiple sheds, workshops, and storerooms
• Staff compounds
SECURITY
• Electric fencing
• Remote-controlled access gates
• Burglar bars
• CCTV system
GUARRY
There is a gravel quarry with high-quality gravel, containing approximately 10,000,000 m³.
It is currently unregistered, but has the potential to generate a substantial additional income.
GREENHOUSE TUNNELS
Two multispan tunnels for the cultivation of vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Farm equipment not included in the selling price but available at market-related prices
• The farms can be purchased as a going concern
• Eskom power plus backup generator
• Seller is VAT registered (VAT to be added where applicable)
• Market-related valuation available