R50,000,000

R50,000,000

370.90Ha Farm For Sale in Empangeni Rural
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370.90Ha Farm For Sale in Empangeni Rural

Web Ref. RL6154
Land size 370.90 Ha
Monthly Bond Repayment
R490,821.69
Commercial farm near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal is divided into two adjoining portions planted to sugarcane and macadamias, with full infrastructure, extensive water rights and backup power. Portions 1 & 2 (370.9 ha) are priced at R50 million and include irrigated cane, young macadamias, large Tugela–Mhlatuze water allocation and multiple staff and farm buildings. Farm equipment available separately at market-related prices. A list is available on request. Additional value lies in a sizeable gravel quarry and greenhouse tunnels.

Property overview
• Total size: 370.9324 ha commercial farm near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
• Main enterprises: sugarcane cultivation and macadamia orchards
• Full infrastructure, power connection via Eskom plus backup generator

Farm portions
• Portion 1: 168.9842 ha
• Portion 2: 201.9482 ha
– Portions 1 & 2 contiguous (total 370.9324 ha)

Sale options
• Portions 1 & 2 (370.9 ha) at R50 million
– 234 ha irrigated sugarcane, 20 ha macadamias
– 1 596 894 m³ water rights (Tugela–Mhlatuze scheme) plus 20 000 m³ storage
– Infrastructure includes three houses, three open sheds, workshop, staff compounds

Location & access
• Situated 20–45 km NW of Empangeni in the Heatonville area
• Cane delivery to Felixton Mill (35 km) or via nearby rail link

Crops:
Sugarcane
• Irrigation via three centre pivots (3-, 4-, 5-tower) plus draglines
• Yields up to 120 t/ha (pivot) and 70–90 t/ha (dragline)
Macadamias
• 20 ha under drip irrigation
• Tree age profile: 50% six years, 25% five years, 25% four years

Water resources
• Total registered water rights: 1 596 894 m³ (Tugela - Mhlathuze Scheme)
• On-farm storage: 20 000 m³
• Two boreholes
• Average annual rainfall ~1 100 mm

Infrastructure & improvements
• Main dwellings: three houses plus flatlet and staff quarters
• Sheds and workshops: multiple open sheds, storerooms, garage, office
• Power: Eskom supply with backup generator

Security
• Electric fencing and remote-controlled gates
• Burglar bars on windows
• CCTV surveillance system

Commercial considerations
• Sale structured as a going concern; seller is VAT-registered (VAT extra)
• Market valuation report available

Conclusions
• Strategically located, large-scale sugarcane and macadamia operation with full infrastructure
• Strong water rights portfolio and backup power enhance production security
• Value-add from gravel quarry and greenhouse tunnels
• Ready for immediate operation; equipment and VAT-structured sale facilitate acquisition

Features

Sizes
Land Size 370.90 Ha
Listing Info
Date Listed 05-11-25
Time Listed 13:51

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