A fully automated 14-hectare pecan orchard in full production delivers nearly R1 million in annual harvest revenue. The property features extensive water infrastructure (solar-powered irrigation, multiple boreholes), 4 hectares of land ready for planting, five income-generating dwellings with R45 000 monthly rent, a 30 × 20 m lockable storage/workshop, seven free-range hen coops netting R15 000 per month, plus worker accommodation. Ideal for investors seeking diversified, turnkey agricultural and rental income with room to expand.
Detailed overview
Orchard:
- 14 hectares planted with 10-year-old pecan trees in peak bearing age
- Two complementary cultivars for optimal cross-pollination
- This year’s harvest generated nearly R1 million in gross income
- Fertilizer program guided by soil and leaf analyses from agricultural experts
- Yield records and lab analyses available on request
Irrigation system:
- Central storage dams sized to meet orchard demand
- Fully automated, solar-powered pumping and control
- Three micro-irrigation nozzles per tree for precise water delivery
Water sources:
- Borehole 1: 14 000 L, solar-powered
- Borehole 2: 14 000 L, Eskom-powered
- Boreholes 3–5: each 2 000 L, solar-powered
- Boreholes 6–7: each 2 000 L, plumbed for garden and household use
- Boreholes 8–10: each 2 000 L, not currently equipped for extra use
Additional planting area:
- 4 hectares of cleared ground ready for new tree plantings or other crops
Dwellings (rental income approx. R40 000/month) :
Main house (200 sqm)
• Four bedrooms, three bathrooms
• Lush, professionally maintained gardens
Cottage (120 sqm)
• Two en-suite bedrooms, patio, double garage
Apartment (80 sqm)
• Two bedrooms, one bathroom, open-plan living
Bachelor’s flat (50 sqm)
• Single open-plan space ideal for one occupant
Granny flat (42 sqm)
• One bedroom, one bathroom, insulated zinc/steel construction
Storage and workshop:
- 30 × 20 m lockable facility with concrete floor
- Dedicated workshop area for equipment maintenance
Poultry facilities:
- Seven laying hen coops configured for a minimum of 2 000 free-range birds
- Current net income R15 000 per month from egg production
- Two workers’ houses adjacent to coops and orchard
Income streams:
- Pecan orchard: ~R1 000 000 annual revenue
- Residential rentals: ~R45 000 monthly
- Poultry enterprise: R15 000 monthly net
Expansion potential:
- 4 ha planting block for orchard enlargement or alternative crops
- Spare boreholes ready to be equipped for additional irrigation
- Onsite infrastructure supports scaling up poultry or introducing new agribusiness
This property offers a turnkey, diversified agricultural investment with strong existing cash flows from pecans, rentals and poultry. Robust water and irrigation systems, extensive housing and storage, plus available land for growth make it ideal for owners seeking stable income and future expansion.
