Property description

COMMERCIAL FARMING OPERATION 

The property is offered as an established commercial farming operation, with financial information available for consideration by serious and suitably qualified purchasers. 

The existing operation includes infrastructure and equipment required to continue the farming activities. 

EQUIPMENT 

Equipment is included in the sale, subject to the final inventory and sale agreement. 

The current owner is also willing to share valuable operational knowledge and farming experience with the new owner, assisting with the transition and providing insight into the existing farming operation. 

There are also ongoing courses and industry training opportunities available to assist the new owner in keeping up to date with developments,

techniques and best practices within the pecan nut farming industry. 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 

ESTABLISHED IN-SHELL PECAN NUT PRODUCTION 

The current operation focuses on the production of in-shell pecan nuts, which are supplied to SA Pecans in Hartswater for further processing and export. 

This creates an established route into the commercial pecan nut industry, while the existing infrastructure and mature orchards provide a foundation from which the operation can continue to develop. 

KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE 

PROPERTY and AGRICULTURAL  

• 16.400 hectares  
• Established commercial pecan nut farming operation  
• Approximately 2,300 established pecan nut trees  
• Approximately 2,000 mature trees of approximately 25 years  
• Approximately 300 younger trees of approximately 3-8 years  
• Pawnee and Wichita varieties  
• Choctaw and Barton varieties  
• Approximately 100 olive trees  
• Mission, Calamata and Frantoio olive varieties  

WATER and IRRIGATION  

• 2 Boreholes  
• Approximately 60,000 litres/hour pumping capacity  
• Approximately 180,000-litre dam  
• Water tanks  
• Agricultural water infrastructure  
• Micro-spraying irrigation infrastructure  

RESIDENTIAL  

• Main 3-bedroom residence  
• 2 Bathrooms  
• Lounge  
• Dining area  
• TV room  
• Kitchen  
• Fireplace  
• 2 Lofts  
• Underfloor heating  
• Covered patio/stoep  
• Established garden  
• Undercover parking  
• Security features  

STAFF FACILITIES  

• 3 Single bedrooms  
• 1 Double bedroom  
• Kitchen facilities  
• Bathroom facilities  

ENERGY and ELECTRICAL  

• 12 Solar panels  
• 3 Batteries  
• 5 KWh inverter  
• Eskom 3-phase electricity  
• Alarm system  
• Rand West Municipality services/levies  

FARMING INFRASTRUCTURE  

• Pecan nut processing and storage facility  
• Workshop  
• Office  
• Laundry  
• Multiple storage facilities  
• Truck, tractor and farming implement storage  
• Slaughter room  
• Meat smoking and biltong room  
• Compressor room  
• Chicken coops  
• 3 Pigsties  
• Extensive agricultural infrastructure  

COMMERCIAL OPERATION  

• Established pecan nut production  
• In-shell pecan nut production  
• Supply to SA Pecans at Hartswater for further processing and export
• Farming equipment included, subject to final inventory and sale agreement  
• Financial information available to serious qualified purchasers  
• Owner willing to share farming knowledge and operational experience
• Industry training and courses available  

  AN OPPORTUNITY READY FOR THE NEXT OWNER 

This is far more than simply the acquisition of agricultural land. It is an opportunity to acquire an established agricultural operation with mature pecan nut orchards, younger developing trees, olive trees, substantial water infrastructure, irrigation, residential accommodation, staff facilities, solar and electrical infrastructure, processing and storage facilities, workshops and extensive supporting farming infrastructure. The property provides the infrastructure and
foundation for a purchaser to continue the existing operation while potentially exploring opportunities for expansion, diversification, improved production
and further agricultural development, subject to the necessary investigations, approvals and feasibility assessments. The combination of established pecan production, mature trees, water resources, farming infrastructure, accommodation and an operating commercial model makes this a particularly
interesting opportunity for a purchaser seeking to establish or expand within the pecan nut farming industry. 

A GENUINE TURNKEY AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITY 

Witfontein, Randfontein - Gauteng 

An established pecan nut farming operation offering: 

Land • Mature Orchards • Young Orchards • Water • Irrigation • Olive Trees • Residence • Staff Accommodation • Solar • Processing • Storage • Workshop • Equipment • Commercial Production 

SERIOUS & QUALIFIED PURCHASERS 

Serious and suitably qualified purchasers are invited to arrange a private viewing and obtain further information regarding the farming operation, production, financial information, equipment and supporting infrastructure. 

All production, financial, water, operational and other information is subject to verification and due diligence by the prospective purchaser.   

Rates, taxes and sizes are estimated and subject to change.