21 ha Smallholding in Bainsvlei

A fully automated 14-hectare pecan orchard in full production delivers nearly R1 million in annual harvest revenue. The property features extensive water infrastructure solar-powered irrigation, multiple boreholes, 4 hectares of land ready for planting, five income-generating dwellings with R45 000 monthly rent, a 30 20 m lockable storageworkshop, seven free-range hen coops netting R15 000 per month, plus worker accommodation. Ideal for investors seeking diversified, turnkey agricultural and rental income with room to expand.

Detailed overview

Orchard:

- 14 hectares planted with 10-year-old pecan trees in peak bearing age

- Two complementary cultivars for optimal cross-pollination

- This years harvest generated nearly R1 million in gross income

- Fertilizer program guided by soil and leaf analyses from agricultural experts

- Yield records and lab analyses available on request

Irrigation system:

- Central storage dams sized to meet orchard demand

- Fully automated, solar-powered pumping and control

- Three micro-irrigation nozzles per tree for precise water delivery

Water sources:

- Borehole 1: 14 000 L, solar-powered

- Borehole 2: 14 000 L, Eskom-powered

- Boreholes 35: each 2 000 L, solar-powered

- Boreholes 67: each 2 000 L, plumbed for garden and household use

- Boreholes 810: each 2 000 L, not currently equipped for extra use

Additional planting area:

- 4 hectares of cleared ground ready for new tree plantings or other crops

Dwellings rental income approx. R40 000month :

Main house 200 sqm

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms

Lush, professionally maintained gardens

Cottage 120 sqm

Two en-suite bedrooms, patio, double garage

Apartment 80 sqm

Two bedrooms, one bathroom, open-plan living

Bachelors flat 50 sqm

Single open-plan space ideal for one occupant

Granny flat 42 sqm

One bedroom, one bathroom, insulated zincsteel construction

Storage and workshop:

- 30 20 m lockable facility with concrete floor

- Dedicated workshop area for equipment maintenance

Poultry facilities:

- Seven laying hen coops configured for a minimum of 2 000 free-range birds

- Current net income R15 000 per month from egg production

- Two workers houses adjacent to coops and orchard

Income streams:

- Pecan orchard: R1 000 000 annual revenue

- Residential rentals: R45 000 monthly

- Poultry enterprise: R15 000 monthly net

Expansion potential:

- 4 ha planting block for orchard enlargement or alternative crops

- Spare boreholes ready to be equipped for additional irrigation

- Onsite infrastructure supports scaling up poultry or introducing new agribusiness

This property offers a turnkey, diversified agricultural investment with strong existing cash flows from pecans, rentals and poultry. Robust water and irrigation systems, extensive housing and storage, plus available land for growth make it ideal for owners seeking stable income and future expansion.