Set in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's renowned farming region, this well-established farm has been successfully operated since the early 1900s and combines commercial agriculture with hospitality to create a resilient, profitable business. With fertile Hutton soils, approximately 1,200mm of annual rainfall, excellent water security, and proven production, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational enterprise.
This versatile farm, selling as a going concern, offers 475 hectares of productive agricultural land with multiple established income streams, extensive water resources, accommodation, and event facilities. Commercial timber plantations & livestock are to be sold separately.
This income-generating property has been carefully developed to support several established businesses other than timber & cattle, which include:
-Firewood processing and sales
-Hay production and bale sales
-Operating bed and breakfast with 7 rooms
-Conference & function venue with a stocked bar
Grazing
-56 hectares of Kikuyu pasture
-50 hectares of dryland three-way pasture mix (Smuts Finger, Eragrostis and Fescue)
-17 hectares of Eragrostis hay
-180 hectares of productive veld with a strong red grass component
Water
-gravity-fed water from a strong spring
-several stock dams
-3 large dams (45 000cu, 25 000cu, and 14 000cu capacities)
-water rights
Infrastructure
-main four-bedroom house
-second 4-bedroom manager’s house
-4 car ports for parking
-2 bedroom cottage
-B&B building with 7 guest rooms with kitchenettes
-conference facility catering for 120 guests, including a bar, kitchen and bathrooms
-Fully enclosed 150m2 shed
-2 workshops
-chemical storeroom
-Second shed of 175m2
Current standing assets add significant value to the operation. The timber and cattle are working agricultural assets whose quantities and values change continuously through harvesting, replanting, breeding and normal farming operations.
The advertised purchase price therefore excludes standing timber & livestock. These assets will be independently valued and negotiated separately with the purchaser at the time of sale.
Timber
-+- 80 hectares of GXN and Nitens Eucalyptus
-+- 60 hectares of Pinus Patula
all under rotation with established contracted timber sales, with an estimated current value of R10 000 000 (ten million rand).
Livestock
-160 breeding Angus cattle in various stages of growth, including bulls, with an estimated current value of R2 000 000 (two million rand).
A detailed asset register of all movable assets (tractors, implements, farming equipment, B&B contents and any other assets) will be made available upon request. PRICE EXCLUDES VAT.
Whether you're looking to expand your farming portfolio, invest in productive agricultural land, or acquire a diversified business with established hospitality income, this exceptional farm for sale in Donnybrook offers outstanding long-term potential.
