Perfectly positioned along the N3 corridor at the entrance to Howick, this exceptional 4.3-hectare property presents a rare opportunity within one of the Midlands’ most strategically important logistics and service nodes. With direct exposure to the national highway and immediate proximity to the Umgeni Water Works, the location is ideally suited to businesses requiring visibility, accessibility, infrastructure reliability and operational scale.
The property benefits from a direct Umgeni Water supply for domestic and operational use, in addition to registered water rights to abstract water directly from the Umgeni River — a highly valuable asset for industrial, processing, transport and agri-support enterprises. An exclusive servitude is in place for the water pipeline and pump infrastructure, ensuring long-term security of access and protection of this critical resource. A dedicated pump house has already been constructed, with underground piping laid throughout the property from its previous poultry operation. While the pump itself has been removed, the existing infrastructure remains intact, substantially reducing capital expenditure and allowing for rapid recommissioning.
The land is predominantly level and highly usable, making it well suited to logistics yards, processing plants, storage facilities, transport depots, breakdown towing operations, security companies or service-based enterprises seeking immediate proximity to the N3 without the congestion of urban centres. Urban transitional zoning further enhances the property’s development flexibility, supporting a range of commercial, mixed-use and future growth applications as the Howick corridor continues to expand.
Operational resilience is reinforced through three-phase Eskom power together with a fully installed backup generator, ensuring continuity for business-critical functions. The homestead precinct is secured with electric fencing, while controlled road access serves only a small number of neighbouring properties, effectively creating a gated community environment that offers enhanced security, privacy and traffic control — a valuable advantage for both commercial operations and executive residential use.
Improvements include a substantial 4-bedroom main residence set within established gardens, offering excellent potential for conversion to offices, management accommodation or executive housing. The home features generous living areas, a swimming pool and tennis court, allowing flexibility for corporate use or private occupation. Two separate cottages — one one-bedroom and one two-bedroom — provide additional accommodation options for staff housing, on-site management or further offices.
A large double-volume shed, previously utilised as a helicopter hangar, offers exceptional height, access and versatility, lending itself to workshop conversion, secure storage, fleet maintenance or light industrial use. Dual access points to the property allow for efficient separation between residential and operational zones, enhancing safety, traffic flow and functionality.
Despite its strong commercial positioning, the property continues to appeal to discerning smallholding enthusiasts seeking secure water supply, open land and exceptional accessibility. River abstraction rights, irrigable kikuyu pastures and established infrastructure make it equally suitable for equestrian pursuits, intensive agriculture or lifestyle farming — all within minutes of Howick town and the Midlands Meander.
Opportunities offering national-route exposure, exclusive water servitudes, secure water rights, backup power, established infrastructure and urban transitional zoning are exceptionally scarce. Whether acquired as a strategic business headquarters, logistics base, agri-processing facility or long-term investment within a rapidly developing node, this property represents a high-value Midlands asset with immediate operational potential and compelling future upside.