88.10Ha established commercial Macadamia farm including a modern family home situated ±10km northwest of Nelspruit with easy access to the farm from the R37.
Nelspruit is situated in Mpumalanga province which is one of South Africa's most productive and important agricultural regions and plays a key role in the export profile of South Africa, primarily in fruit and nuts. The main farming activity in the area is citrus / avocados / macadamia / timber forests.
The climate in the Lowveld is said to be one of the best in South Africa with a high rainfall ratio and, is not excessively hot in summer, nor overly cold during the sunny winters.
FARMING
There are 43.63Ha established macadamia orchards. Guavas are planted in between to increase output and support an income stream.
The farm consists of 6 Orchards with ±13 613 Macadamia Nut Trees with different cultivars as per the table below.
|
Code |
Orchard |
Cultivar |
Irrigation Technique |
Tree Spacing |
Trees Per Hectare |
Hectares |
No Of Trees |
|
329 |
A |
816 |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
4,73 |
1476 |
|
329 |
B |
695 Beaumont |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
16 |
4992 |
|
329 |
C |
A4 |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
11 |
3432 |
|
329 |
Eden 1 |
A4 |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
3 |
936 |
|
329 |
Eden 2 |
695 Beaumont |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
6,4 |
1997 |
|
329 |
Eden 3 |
A4 |
Micros |
8.00 X 4.00 |
312 |
2,5 |
780 |
|
Total |
6 Orchards |
|
|
|
|
43,63Ha |
13,613 Trees |
− Orchards A & B: 20,73 Ha (between 7 - 8 years old)
− Orchard C: 11 Ha (between 6 - 7 years old)
− Orchards Eden 1,2 & 3: 11,9 Ha (between 5 - 6 years old)
Irrigation:
All irrigation is done by Micro-irrigation and is water comes from the Quarry.
Micro-irrigation conserves water as it delivers water directly to the soil surface close to the plant roots – avoiding wastage of water through evaporation or flooding, reducing the growth of unwanted plants (weeds), soil erosion, and cost of cultivation.
Security:
One side of the farm borders a Nature Reserve, which has an electrical fence and is patrolled. The rest of the farm is fenced with 1.8m high Razor Wire.
The house and the storeroom are fenced with an electric fence and are monitored by ADT.
Staff:
Staff accommodation with ablutions situated on the farm.
Implements and Machinery:
The following implements and machinery will be included in the sale of the farm:
- 2 x Tractors (1 x Landini 75 F 4x4 / 1 x FIAT 640 DT)
- 1 x Falcon Slasher
- 1 x FACMA Mulcher
- 1 x Jacto 2000 ARBUS Macadamia Sprayer
- 2 x 4 Ton Trailer
- 1 x 6 Ton TIP Trailer
- 1 x 600 Lit Weed Sprayer
- 1 x 2200 Lit Diesel Tank
- 1 x Complete 2 LANE DEHUSKER FACILITY
RESIDENTIAL
Newly built house with beautiful modern finishes. This family home consists of 4 bedrooms (3 en-suite), 3.5 bathrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen and living space with a fireplace.
The large contemporary kitchen has ample counter and storage space with a big island that is perfect for family dinners. There is a separate pantry, scullery, and laundry room.
The house has a wing that is currently used as an office and workshop space but can easily be converted into a flat as there is already water pipes installed and only a gas geyser is needed.
Outside you will find a big garden with irrigation, a covered patio with a braai, and an entertainment area.
The property has beautiful views, a double garage, storeroom, a borehole, and 4 x 5000L water tanks.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
House
• 4 Bedrooms (3 Ensuite)
• 3.5 Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Pantry
• Scullery
• Laundry Room
• Living Room (with Fireplace)
• Office / Workshop Area
• Double Garage
• Storeroom
• 3 Aircons
• Braai / Entertainment Area
• Covered Patio
• 3 Phase Electricity
• Garden
• Irrigation
Other Features
• Borehole
• 4 x 5000L Water Tanks
