Prime Subtropical Land for Macadamia, Avocado & Guava Production

This landmark property, featuring an iconic stone house entrance and situated along the R524, is just 15 km from the N1 and is now available for sale.

The property includes an 800-square-meter sawmill, which still contains the following equipment (included in the sale):

A double logger to cut two sides of a log (2 x 90 kW motors)

A multirip to cut planks (90 kW motor)

Two Risen cross cutters for poles

An elevating chain to lift logs to the sawmill deck

A wedge cutter for wedges used in granite mining

A spindle machine for shaping, profiling, and finishing wood

There is also an industrial block and tackle for maintenance of these units. The DB boards with inbuilt power factor correction can be revived for the mill.

A storeroom contains circular saw blades, pallet nails and wire, motors, and cables, among other items.

The mill features an ablution block, storerooms, an incinerator, a sawdust catchment area, and two 20,000-liter Pennell tanks with a delivery pump. The tanks are connected to a rapid-fill outlet that can be used to replenish mobile water tanks in the event of fires.



Stone House and Mill Yard

The stone house has been renovated and includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, lounge, and office. It is equipped with air conditioners.

The mill and stone house are located in their own 3.7-hectare yard, enclosed by a combination of lumber and electric fencing. Two electric gates provide access. The lumber fencing offers privacy and security for the main house.



Water & Electricity Supply

Water is supplied by three boreholes, with estimated daily yields of:

1 x 30,000 liters/day

1 x 15,000 liters/day

1 x 60,000 liters/day

The western boundary of the farm is a river, which, although seasonal, has waterholes that still contain water in October. The owner states that when pumped dry, they replenish overnight, indicating a high water table. A pump is installed in this river.

Electricity for the mill is via a 500 KVA transformer (currently not in use). The main dwelling runs on a 60 kW inverter, with solar panels and a battery system for 3-phase power. These are housed in a shipping container under a shed next to the main dwelling.
A Deutz engine with generator is also used for stand-by power when needed.


Main Dwelling & Outbuildings

Near the main house is an open shed (±400 square meters), a solar power container, and a brick building with storerooms and a workshop. There's ample space for farm implements and general storage. Included in the sale are a tractor, slasher, and sprayer.

The farmhouse is a spacious, well-built structure with:

Four bedrooms with bathrooms

A spare room (ideal for storage, office, etc.)

A large, modern kitchen

A scullery and linen room

A large lounge and dining room

A family room
Double lock up garage.



Water for the house and garden is supplied by a 20,000-liter Pennell tank. The house has a lapa, a well-established garden, and overlooks a pond. There are also two aviaries.

The yard is electric fenced, with an electric gate opening into the macadamia orchard. Foundations have been laid for a 170-square-meter granny flat. The paved driveway features low side walls and a guest parking area, shaded by large, mature trees.



Additional Features

Adjacent to the farmhouse is a well-constructed lumber boma, complete with overhead walkways and a camp built around a wild fig tree.

The remainder of the farm was previously planted with guava trees, which are now diseased and non-viable. However, the 1.5-hectare mature macadamia orchard can be brought back into production with minimal effort.

33 hectares of land have been cleared and are ready for planting

A 0.4-hectare decomposed sawdust pit is available for replanting use

An additional 6 hectares of indigenous bush is suitable for orchard development

The property supports small game, which will be included in the sale

The perimeter is enclosed by a high-quality 2.4-meter electrified game fence with a jackal-proof base.



Conclusion

This farm has substantial, costly infrastructure already in place, offering excellent value and opportunity for enterprising buyers. The sawmill can be revived or repurposed. The cleared land is ready for orchards, or it can be adapted for livestock or game farming—there are multiple options.

Its prime location—between Thohoyandou (a rapidly growing city), the fertile Levubu Valley, and Louis Trichardt which is on the national highway—makes this farm ideal for subtropical agriculture. The climate and rainfall are well suited to a variety of crops.

This property ticks many boxes!