TAUNTON ESTATE:
Property situated in a scenic part of Mpumalanga, Half-way between White River and Hazyview overlooking the da Gama Dam. Beautiful Mountain views, tranquil setting, 25kms from Kruger National Park. Potential to develop into a sectional Title development with the Macadamia as an Additional source of income.
Property Size: 58 hectares.
1. 4.79 hectares: fenced off enclosed area with housing and workshop.
2. 53.84 Hectares for agricultural purposes. Agricultural Land; 1. 7.8 hectares planted Beaumont Macadamia trees totalling +/- 2400 trees in various stages of growth. 2. Age of trees: One hec trees 8 years old, 2 hec trees 6 years old, others between 3 – 5 years in age.
3. Additional 30 - 35 hectares arable land.
4. 2 perineal dams
5. Borehole
6. Reservoir for gravitational drip irrigation to planted areas: storage capacity 250 cubic m.
7. 2 Nurseries
8. Reservoir for water storage.
9. Tractor, slasher, walk behind lawn mower, fertilizer pump, diesel pump.
Housing Area:
The 4.79 hec have 5 houses and 1 rondavel. all with individual Title Deed. This area has approval for 20 houses. Break down of houses:
1. Main house: 299.4 sq.m: 3 en-suites bedrooms, guest toilet, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, study, wooden deck, outside storeroom, laundry area, 2 covered parking area. Manager’s house: 223 sq.m: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan lounge and dining room, TV room, large kitchen, outside patio, 2 garages. House 1: 92.7 sq.m: 2 en-suite bedrooms, separate toilet, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, covered patio.
House 2: 130.8 sq.m: 3 bedrooms, main en-suite bedroom, 2 bedrooms, separate bathroom and toilet, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, covered deck with built in braai. House 3: 85.8 sq.m: 2 en suite bedrooms, separate toilet, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, covered wooden deck with built in braai. Rondavel: 80 sq.m: bachelors pad with kitchenette, separate shower and toilet.
All houses are fitted with alarm systems and gas stoves.
2. Workshop: 290.6 sq.m.
3. Storerooms/staff quarters x 3, shower, 2 toilets.
4. Swimming pool plus gardening equipment.
5. Borehole plus 3 water tanks.
6. Housing area fenced, automated gate.
7. Potential Rental income: R 39 600.00 per month(including Main house)
8. Vehicle Lean to: 150 sq.m.
9. Swimming Pool: 24 sq.m.
10. Bore hole: supplies drinking water to all homes
Staff complement: 3 labourers.