Farm for sale
Experience country living on 951ha in Normandien's moist grassveld, centered on an original 1911 homestead — river access and grazing, with seven beds, three baths, three-car garage.
This remarkable farm features a charming original homestead built in 1911, offering 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge, a TV room, a kitchen, a pantry, a scullery, an office, a sunroom, and a generous verandah. The house is enhanced by 5 cozy fireplaces and 2 ceiling fans for comfort.
The second dwelling is located on the first floor above the garages and workshop, comprising 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with a separate toilet, a kitchen, and a cozy balcony. The garages below accommodate 3 vehicles.
Additional outbuildings include a laundry, chicken run, pig maternity ward, tractor shed, lean-to, pig breeding pens, horse stables, a main shed (formerly the dairy), a rondavel, and a hangar currently utilized as a fodder shed. There is also a pool, though it is not operational. The entire property is secured by a 1.8 km electric fence with 16 strands, complemented by an automated gate and protection from farm watch with 24-hour radio contact.
Located in the Bioclimatic Subregion Yc1 (Normandien), also known as "Moist Transitional Grassveld," this farm sits at an elevation of 1478 meters and enjoys an annual rainfall of 901mm to 963mm, resulting in minimal frost and very little hail. ESCOM power is available on the property. The perennial Nkandu River and several natural mountain streams traverse the land, fed by 3 fountains. The farm offers excellent grazing opportunities throughout the year, with cattle facilities that include a kraal and crush.
Spanning 799 hectares of natural grazing veld, the farm also features 70 hectares of dryland maize, 32 hectares of dryland pastures (Erasgrostis), and 50 hectares designated for farm laborers. Importantly, this property has no land claims and is truly a must-see.
The owner is eager to showcase this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to qualified buyers. Don’t wait—call today to arrange your viewing!
Listed for sale at R17,950,000
The Newcastle rural area offers a robust agricultural landscape characterized by high-potential grazing land and fertile soils, supported by reliable rainfall and strategic proximity to major industrial and logistics hubs in KwaZulu-Natal.