R 30 000 000 | Farm for Sale in Estcourt Rural

100ha Irrigable Land | 100ha Registered Water Rights | 572,000m³ Annual Water Allocation | R920,000 Annual Rental Income

Offering approximately 100 hectares of irrigable land, with approximately 90 hectares currently under irrigation, this fertile farm is ideally suited to intensive crop production and mixed farming operations.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly productive irrigated farming unit in the heart of the renowned Weenen agricultural district — one of KwaZulu-Natal's most established vegetable and crop-producing regions - this fertile farm is ideally suited to intensive crop production and mixed farming operations.

The property currently has 80 hectares leased to an established vegetable farmer, producing dried beans and potatoes and generating an annual rental income of approximately R920,000 per annum (R11,500 per hectare per annum), providing immediate income for an investor or owner-operator, 20 hectares still available for owner planting.

Water Security — The Lifeblood of Farming - Water is often the deciding factor in farming success, and this property delivers exceptionally well.
* Registered irrigation rights for 100 hectares
* Approximately 90 hectares currently under irrigation
* Registered water allocation of approximately 572,000m³ per annum
* Irrigation supplied from the Wagendrift Dam scheme via the Bushman's River
* Strategically positioned as one of the first farms on the irrigation furrow
* Large on-farm storage dam with pumping rights
* Existing pump house and irrigation infrastructure
* Irrigation via sprinkler and dragline systems

The Bushman's River surrounds much of the farm, creating an exceptional water resource while adding to the natural beauty and appeal of the property. Secure water allocations of this scale are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire in KwaZulu-Natal, making this a particularly valuable long-term agricultural asset.

Proven Cropping Potential - The farm's fertile soils and reliable water supply have supported successful production of:
* Dried beans
* Potatoes
* Maize
* Cabbage
* Chillies
* Peas
* Various vegetable crops

The productive soils and established irrigation infrastructure offer excellent potential for expansion into high-value crop production or intensive vegetable farming operations.

Improvements and Infrastructure - Improvements on the property include:
* Solid 4-bedroom farmhouse
* Spacious 6-bedroom farmhouse
* Two prefabricated 2-bedroom homes
* Large agricultural shed
* Pump house
* Borehole supplying domestic water to all residences

The buildings are generally older farm structures and would benefit from maintenance and upgrading, with some improvements requiring extensive repairs. The property is therefore being marketed primarily on the value of its land, water rights and agricultural potential rather than the existing improvements.

Sale Details:
* Sale includes land and fixed improvements only.
* No farming implements, machinery or movable assets are included in the sale.
* Should the property transfer prior to the harvesting of the existing crops, the current tenant shall be permitted to harvest the crop at the appropriate time
* The current lease agreement over approximately 80 hectares, generating an annual rental income of approximately R920,000 per annum, may be renewed or renegotiated should the new owner wish to continue with the existing tenant arrangement.
* The farm offers an excellent opportunity for either an owner-operator wishing to farm the land themselves or an investor seeking secure rental income from an established cropping operation.

**The property is owned by a VAT-registered entity.**
Subject to compliance with the relevant provisions of the VAT Act and both parties being VAT registered, the transaction may qualify as the sale of a going concern and be zero-rated for VAT purposes.

The Weenen Advantage:
Situated in the fertile Bushman's River valley, Weenen has built a longstanding reputation as one of KwaZulu-Natal's premier agricultural regions, particularly for irrigated vegetable and cash crop production. The area is known for its productive soils, favourable climate and established farming community.

For the farmer seeking secure water, productive soils and the opportunity to live and farm on their own land, opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly scarce.

Whether your objective is owner-operated crop production, expansion of an existing farming enterprise or a passive agricultural investment with immediate income generation, this property offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential.

**Retirement has created this opportunity for a new owner to take this productive farm to the next level.**

Due to the nature of the farming operation and for the privacy and security of the owners and tenants, viewings are strictly by appointment and limited to qualified purchasers able to provide verifiable proof of funds or financing approval for a purchase of this nature.