Farm For Sale in Empangeni Rural
A 671.5 ha commercial farm near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal is divided into four 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 R47 million and include irrigated cane, young macadamias, large Tugela–Mhlatuze water allocation and multiple staff and farm buildings. Portions 3 & 4 (300.57 ha) are offered at R22.5 million, featuring dryland cane, Nseleni River rights and comprehensive on-farm facilities. Additional value lies in a sizeable gravel quarry and greenhouse tunnels.
Property overview
• Total size: 671.5 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)
• Portion 3: 206.3899 ha
• Portion 4: 94.1863 ha
– Portions 3 & 4 contiguous (total 300.5762 ha)
Sale options
• Portions 1 & 2 (370.9 ha) at R47 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
• Portions 3 & 4 (300.57 ha) at R22.5 million
– 160 ha dryland sugarcane
– 270 000 m³ water rights (Nseleni River)
– Facilities: flatlet, office, storage, garage, staff quarters, 11 houses
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
• ~400 ha under production
• 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: 1 866 894 m³ (Goedertrouw Dam, Mhlathuze & Nseleni Rivers)
• On-farm storage: 20 000 m³ plus domestic 100 000 ℓ rainwater reservoir
• 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
Additional revenue streams
• Unregistered gravel quarry with ~10 000 000 m³ high-quality gravel and significant upside potential
• Two multispan greenhouse tunnels cultivating peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
Commercial considerations
• Farm equipment available separately at market-related prices
• 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
• Two sale packages to suit different budgets and scale: R47 million for irrigated block; R22.5 million for dryland block
• 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
Property overview
• Total size: 671.5 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)
• Portion 3: 206.3899 ha
• Portion 4: 94.1863 ha
– Portions 3 & 4 contiguous (total 300.5762 ha)
Sale options
• Portions 1 & 2 (370.9 ha) at R47 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
• Portions 3 & 4 (300.57 ha) at R22.5 million
– 160 ha dryland sugarcane
– 270 000 m³ water rights (Nseleni River)
– Facilities: flatlet, office, storage, garage, staff quarters, 11 houses
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
• ~400 ha under production
• 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: 1 866 894 m³ (Goedertrouw Dam, Mhlathuze & Nseleni Rivers)
• On-farm storage: 20 000 m³ plus domestic 100 000 ℓ rainwater reservoir
• 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
Additional revenue streams
• Unregistered gravel quarry with ~10 000 000 m³ high-quality gravel and significant upside potential
• Two multispan greenhouse tunnels cultivating peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
Commercial considerations
• Farm equipment available separately at market-related prices
• 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
• Two sale packages to suit different budgets and scale: R47 million for irrigated block; R22.5 million for dryland block
• 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
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