A Rare Homestead & Income-Generating Smallholding with Established Pecan Orchard

Imagine waking up to the tranquillity of country living, surrounded by mature trees, open space and the simple pleasures of a homestead lifestyle. Picture harvesting fresh vegetables from your own garden, tending to an established pecan orchard and enjoying family gatherings beside the swimming pool and under the thatched lapa. This is a property where country living meets opportunity — a place to create a self-sufficient lifestyle while building multiple income streams from the land. Whether you are an aspiring homesteader, small-scale farmer or investor, much of the groundwork is already in place.

Property Highlights

• Established pecan nut orchard with approximately 150 trees, including mature producers and younger trees coming into production.
• Existing vegetable cultivation, with room to expand.
• Borehole, large farm reservoir and irrigation infrastructure requiring assessment and possible rehabilitation.
• Substantial residential accommodation and additional rental potential.
• Garaging, carport and a sizeable workshop.
• Swimming pool and entertainment area with covered lapa.
• Additional agricultural and small-scale business opportunities, subject to applicable approvals.

Main Residence

A spacious family home offering comfortable living and entertainment areas.

• 3 bedrooms, including a main bedroom with walk-in closet.
• 2 bathrooms, including the main en-suite.
• Open-plan lounge and dining area.
• Large L-shaped TV/family room.
• Kitchen with built-in cupboards and stove/hob.
• Separate utility area incorporating laundry, pantry and wash-up facilities.
• Enclosed courtyard and practical service areas.
• Swimming pool and covered lapa entertainment area.

The living spaces connect naturally with the outdoor entertainment areas, creating a relaxed country-home atmosphere. Some maintenance and attention are required, allowing the new owner to improve and personalise the property.

Additional Accommodation & Rental Income Potential

One of this property's strongest attractions is the existing accommodation infrastructure, offering an investor the opportunity to establish or expand multiple rental income streams.

Two-Bedroom Cottages

• Two separate two-bedroom accommodation units.
• Each offers a bathroom, open-plan lounge and dining area, kitchenette and enclosed backyard.
• An inter-leading door offers flexibility to combine the units if desired and suitable.

Additional Accommodation

• Separate bachelor accommodation requiring some upgrading.
• Staff/servants' quarters, including several separate rooms.
• Existing shower and toilet facilities, including outside toilets.
• Further accommodation areas at the rear of the property, with the exact configuration to be confirmed.

With the appropriate upgrades, maintenance and verification of permitted uses, these facilities offer considerable potential for long-term rentals, staff accommodation or other suitable accommodation arrangements.

Agricultural, Business & Development Potential

The property offers more than residential living. It provides a foundation for an owner looking to develop a productive smallholding.

• Expand the established pecan orchard and benefit from younger trees as they mature.
• Continue and expand vegetable production and market gardening.
• Introduce additional fruit trees and suitable small-scale agricultural enterprises.
• Explore poultry or chicken production, subject to the necessary approvals.
• Rehabilitate existing irrigation infrastructure and investigate the restoration of the large water reservoir.
• Make use of the substantial workshop for suitable workshop, storage or business activities, subject to applicable permissions.
• Restore the former agricultural pens and fencing for appropriate uses.

The property also includes a substantial garage, a two-car carport and a sizeable rear workshop previously used for glazier and mechanical work. These facilities provide valuable additional workspace and practical versatility.

Why Invest?

This is an opportunity to acquire a property that is already well on its way to becoming an income-generating homestead — a head start that would be difficult and costly to replicate from scratch.

The foundations are already there:

• Approximately 150 established pecan trees, with existing agricultural production.
• Two separate two-bedroom cottages offering rental income potential.
• Additional bachelor accommodation.
• Staff quarters and further rooms at the rear.
• A family residence with swimming pool and entertainment facilities.
• Borehole, reservoir and irrigation infrastructure.
• Workshop, garaging and areas for further cultivation.

Rather than purchasing vacant land and starting from zero, the new owner can build on existing accommodation, agricultural assets and infrastructure while prioritising improvements according to budget and vision.

There is scope to combine residential living, rental accommodation, pecan production, vegetable farming and suitable small-scale business activities on one property. The additional units and infrastructure could provide a valuable foundation for diversifying income, subject to their condition, required upgrades and applicable approvals.

The property does require attention, clearing and rehabilitation in certain areas, and prospective purchasers should assess the condition of the infrastructure and the feasibility of their intended uses.

For the investor, entrepreneur or aspiring homesteader, the appeal is clear: a country lifestyle, established agricultural assets, multiple accommodation opportunities and the potential to turn an existing foundation into a productive, income-generating property.

Schedule your private viewing today and experience the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of Contact: Joe Januario – Century 21 JHB South

Joe Januário is a Candidate Property Practitioner, registered with the PPRA, operating under Real Royal Commercial Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Century 21 JHB South, a company that does not operate a trust account.