Solar driven coastal tunnel and beef farm, close to Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape

What a fabulous farm!

This 409 ha, coastal, income generating Solar driven Tunnel and Beef farm have three residences. The 24 KW Allpower solar system assist with profitability as load shedding does not impact the computerized irrigation system at all.

The main house has an modern open plan feel sporting 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Beautiful sea views from the patio that stretch the length of the home.
The 2nd home has 2 bedrooms and a self contained bedsit and the 1820 cottage has one large bedroom with en suite bathroom and open plan lounge and dining room area.

Other buildings include storerooms, a pack shed and a workshop/chemical room.

There are four boreholes on the farm. Three of the boreholes are registered. One main borehole provides enough water for the vegetable production. Water analyses reports available for the boreholes and boreholes are registered with Department of Water Affairs. There is a 100 000l reservoir and water tanks for additional water.

Climatic conditions is ideal with the moderating influence of the sea. This has resulted in yields throughout the year.

Tunnels:

1 x 5 bay multispan 1500sqm
1 X 6 bay multispan 1500sqm
1 x 11 bay multispan 2400sqm
1 X 8 bay multispan 2400sqm

16 single tunels of 300sqm each
1 tunnel of 150sqm
TOTAL 1.275ha of tunnels

Irrigation is Computerized.

During the winter months the shade house is used to produce cash crops of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages. Tunnels also produce Tomatoes, Cocktail tomatoes, Cucumbers and Tunnel Peppers.
An automated cucumber wrapper (3400 cucumbers/hour) assist with getting vegetables ready for packing.

The Sellers have developed an extensive client base in the local coastal communities. Customers include Pick n pay, Spar and Country Fresh etc and excess is taken to regional Fresh Produce Markets. Deliveries are done twice weekly.

A record of all yields are available from 2017

Not included in the price is the Beef herd.
The balance of the farm is utilized by a Beef Herd. This herd consist of Bonsmara / Angus Cows and Brahman bulls. One hundred and twenty large stock units can be run on this farm which is very well suited for beef farming. The cattle handling facilities and loading ramp have recently been upgraged.

This farm has good rainfall throughout the year. Approximately
100 ha of the farm is arable for crops and/or pastures and is well suited for macadamia and pecan nut orchards.

This farm is VAT registered.
Extras will be cattle and movables.

Property Reference #: RL5599

Agent Details:
Alma Meyer
Campbell Property Group
Shop 2,
10 Heleza Boulevard,
Sibaya,
KwaZulu Natal
4320.