Exclusive Mandate: 1489 Hectares of Prime Forestry and Mixed Farming operation For Sale – Belfast, Mpumalanga
Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga
Total Area: 1489 Hectares
Price: R75 000 000,00
Sale Type: As a going concern (Zero-rated VAT applicable if purchaser is a VAT vendor)
Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a third-generation mixed farming operation, strategically located in the fertile highveld of Mpumalanga. Spanning 1489 hectares, this well-established income-generating property offers diversified revenue streams, secured water rights, and is operated under FSC certification.
The property is to be sold as a going concern. Buyers will be required to enter into new supplier agreements in their own company name with industry leaders such as SAPPI, Nova Sonae, and NCT and Other.
Forestry Operation
• 645 ha of FSC-certified Eucalyptus plantations
o Species: Eucalyptus Niten, Benthimi, and Macarthurii
o Valuation: R98,600,000
• 85 ha of Pine plantations- Some are Harvest
• Total Forestry Valuation: R100 000.00
• Supplying major players: SAPPI, NCT, Bison Board, Nova Sonae
Livestock & Grazing
• 800 ha of grazing land
• 100 cattle and 3 bulls included in sale - Breeds: Drakensburger, Boran, Brahman and Beefmaster.
• High-quality grass bales produced and sold locally
Crop Fields & Rental Income
• 72 ha of fertile crop fields currently rented to local farmers
o Strong demand due to reliable water access
o Stable and recurring rental income
Included Farming Assets
• 1 x Mercedes Truck
• 1 x PBB Log Trailer (with onboard scale)
• 2 x Bell Logger Timber Loaders
• 2 x Timber Shorthaul Trailers
• 2 x Farm Tractors
• 2 x Firefighter Trailers with Equipment
• 2 x Bakkie Firefighters
• 2 x Toyota Hilux Bakkies
• 1 x Farming Disc
• 1 x Haymaker
• 1 x Hay Rake
• 1 x New Holland Baler
• 2 x Farm Trailers
Water Security
Water rights , valid license
• Multiple dams and boreholes
• Secured water rights in place
• Consistent and reliable water supply for forestry, grazing, and crops
Water rights license
Expansion Potential
• Portions of grazing land can be converted to crop fields or additional forestry
• Significant scope for scaling operations
Strategic Location
• Close to major wood mills in Belfast, Lydenburg, and Carolina
• Ideal positioning for wood fibre, pulp, and building material supply
Transaction Notes
• Sold out of existing entity
• Purchaser to register in their own company name
• Zero-rated VAT applicable if buyer is VAT registered at date of registration
• VAT to apply if buyer is not registered
Contact Mariette Kennedy now for more details, financials, and to schedule a private viewing. Don’t miss this turnkey opportunity in the heart of Mpumalanga’s forestry and farming hub.