1 608 ha Farm in Joubertina

A rare and unique opportunity to acquire a highly productive farm in the scenic Kouga mountains.

SOLD AS A GOING CONCERN

This farm combines diverse agricultural potential, extensive water and solar infrastructure, and well-established honeybush tea cultivation, along with infrastructure for vegetable farming and controlled livestock production.

Total Size:

1,781.4898 hectares

Land Breakdown:

- Irrigated Land: 30 ha

- Irrigable Land: 13 ha

- Dryland: 8 ha

- Honeybush Tea Fields: approx. 934 ha main source of income, naturally growing

This farm is highly productive, with honeybush tea forming the primary revenue stream.

The land is also well-suited for vegetable production and controlled livestock farming, with new lucerne fields already established.

Vegetable plots are rotated annually to maintain soil fertility.

Infrastructure & Buildings

- Main House: 258 m²

- Store Storage Building: 330 m²

- Workers Cottage: equipped with prepaid electricity

- Additional infrastructure supports all farming operations efficiently

Power Supply:

- Single ESKOM point availability and admin fees apply

- 80 solar panels

- 60 kW inverter

- Hybrid power system ensures reliable electricity for both domestic and agricultural needs, reducing operational costs.

Water Supply & Irrigation:

- Fresh water is delivered via 2.9 km gravity-fed pipeline from Ghati forest to the main tank for household use.

- Excess water flows into a cement reservoir.

- Reservoir water is solar-pumped from Piet se tuin to irrigate crops like Koeky.

- Entire irrigation system operates on gravity pressure, ensuring efficient water use.

- Newly established lucerne fields and rotated vegetable plots support year-round productivity.

Kleinrivier Water Rights:

- The farm holds a 49144 share of water from the Kleinrivier.

- A dam with an inlet valve allows water extraction for irrigation and livestock.

Additional Water & Piping Infrastructure:

- Borehole motor: 15 kW with Motoline VSD, pumping water 1,050 m to the cement dam through a 95 mm pipeline

- VSD housed under a protective roof

- Gravity-fed irrigation reaches the lower boundary of Onderplaas

- Multiple connection points along the pipeline for draglines

- Grootland: equipped with water point and aluminium pipes

Equipment & Machinery:

The farm is sold with various agricultural equipment unless sold beforehand, including:

- Bulldozer

- Tractors

- Plows

Other essential farm machinery:

This ensures the farm is fully operational from day one.

Location & Scenery:

- Nestled in the Joubertina mountains, offering privacy, natural beauty, and a favorable microclimate.

- Borders the Baviaans mountains to the north, providing a stunning natural backdrop and protection.

Summary:

- This farm is a turnkey, going-concern property combining:

- Honeybush tea harvesting as the main source of income

- Well-equipped vegetable farming infrastructure

- Controlled livestock farming capacity

- Extensive water rights, solar power, and modern infrastructure

- Ideal for serious farmers, investors, or developers seeking a long-term, sustainable, and profitable agricultural enterprise.

Contact us today to arrange a viewing or for moreinformation!