Farm for sale in Newcastle Rural, Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal, 800 m²

Newcastle Rural, Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal, KwaZulu Natal

Farm

ZAR 3,500,000

• 5 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 800 sqm
• 148,000 m² plot

Upmarket sheep and pecan nut farm for sale in Igogo Discover a stunning 5.6-hectare pecan nut tree orchard, featuring approximately 600 trees that currently yield 4 tons of nuts annually, generating a gross income of R260,000 at a market price of R65 per kg. With the installation of drip irrigation for each tree, this yield could potentially be doubled. In addition to the orchard, the property includes 1 hectare of irrigated land (utilizing drag lines) and 8.18 hectares of grazing veld. The Buffalo River gracefully marks the northeast, east, and south boundaries of the farm, offering about 3 km of river frontage. The entire perimeter, along with the individual camps, is securely fenced with barbed wire, bonnox, and weld mesh. Situated at an elevation of 1232 to 1245 meters above sea level, the farm is located in a summer rainfall area with topography ranging from flat to gently undulating. The average annual rainfall is between 800mm to 950mm, while temperatures range from a mean minimum of 8.1 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 22.4 degrees Celsius. Be aware that frost can be severe, lasting 50 to 100 days, and hail may occur 3-5 times during summer months, presenting some climatic…