Property description

Established Organic Lifestyle & Working Farm with Income Potential, Abattoir & Sea Views   

Izotsha | Shelly Beach | KwaZulu-Natal South Coast   

Asking Price: R5,350,000   

VAT payable over and above the purchase price  

Positioned just 400 metres off the tar road and only a 10-minute drive from Shelly Beach Shopping Centre, this exceptional 64,908m² (approximately 6.5-hectare) working lifestyle farm offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire an established agricultural property with existing income-producing operations and enormous future potential.   

Surrounded by rolling countryside, neighbouring farms and beautiful distant sea views, this is far more than simply a lifestyle property. It is a productive working farm that has been lovingly transformed by its current owners into fertile, high-quality agricultural land with excellent water resources, established infrastructure and endless opportunities for expansion.   

Whether your vision is to continue operating a successful working farm, establish an organic food enterprise, create a boutique wedding venue, develop an agri-tourism destination, open a farm stall, or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of country living close to the coast, this remarkable property provides the perfect foundation.   

A Productive Working Farm   

The farm currently supports:      

• Organic vegetable production   
• Herb cultivation   
• Chicken farming   
• Macadamia orchard   
• Existing commercial supply to a well-established buyer      

The current farming activities provide an excellent platform for continued income generation while allowing a new owner the flexibility to expand into additional agricultural ventures.   

Approximately half of the macadamia orchard is mature and producing, while the remaining younger trees continue to establish, offering excellent future yield potential. A portion of the orchard is irrigated, with ample water resources available for further irrigation expansion.   

The rich, fertile soil, together with abundant water, makes this an ideal environment for:      

• Organic vegetables   
• Herbs   
• Macadamias   
• Free-range poultry   
• Farm-to-table produce   
• Specialty crops   
• Boutique farming      

Chicken Abattoir & Poultry Facilities   

A significant feature of the property is its l chicken abattoir, capable of processing approximately 100 chickens per day.   

The infrastructure includes:      

• Abattoir facility   
• Cold room   
• Backup generator servicing the cold room and abattoir   
• Operational processing areas   
• Chicken houses accommodating approximately 500 chickens, which could alternatively be converted into horse stables   
• Storage and support facilities      

Water Security & Farm Infrastructure   

Water is one of the farm's greatest assets.   

The property benefits from:      

• Large dam   
• Reservoir   
• Ugu municipal water   
• Extensive water storage tanks   
• Irrigation system servicing portions of the cultivated land      

The dam provides an important additional water source that significantly enhances the property's long-term agricultural sustainability.   

The farm also offers:      

• Eskom three-phase electricity   
• Fully fenced perimeter   
• Electric automated entrance gate   
• Backup generator   
• Two workshops (one modern and one requiring refurbishment)   
• Large storage buildings   
• Outside office   
• Workers' accommodation   
• Staff canteen   
• Vehicle inspection pit (car pit) for servicing farm vehicles and equipment   
• Extensive parking for machinery, trucks and deliveries      

Spacious Family Residence   

The main residence extends to approximately 450m² and offers generous accommodation with multiple living and entertaining areas, including:      

• Formal lounge   
• Dining room   
• Spacious family living areas   
• Elevated countryside and distant sea views      

The home offers an excellent opportunity for tasteful modernisation while retaining its generous proportions and wonderful setting.   

A second dwelling is also situated on the property and requires refurbishment, providing further accommodation or potential staff, rental or guest facilities.   

Lifestyle with Unlimited Potential   

Although certain buildings and improvements require maintenance and refurbishment, the property's true value lies in its outstanding infrastructure, fertile land, water security and exceptional location.   

With one boundary fronting the main road, the farm enjoys excellent visibility and accessibility, opening numerous possibilities (subject to the necessary approvals), including:      

• Farm stall   
• Farm shop   
• Wedding venue   
• Boutique event venue   
• Organic produce market   
• Farm-to-table restaurant   
• Wellness retreat   
• Country accommodation   
• Agri-tourism destination   
• Equestrian property   
• Lifestyle retreat   
• Storage and distribution hub   
• Work-from-home enterprise      

The swimming pool is currently not operational and requires restoration but offers the opportunity to once again become a beautiful recreational feature overlooking the surrounding countryside.   

Likewise, the established gardens would benefit from revitalisation, providing the perfect canvas to restore the property's former charm.   

VAT Information  

The property is owned within a VAT-registered entity. Should the purchaser also be VAT registered and the transaction be structured accordingly, the sale may qualify as a zero-rated VAT transaction. Purchasers are encouraged to obtain independent legal and tax advice.   

Arrange Your Private Viewing   

Walk the land, experience the peaceful surroundings, admire the sea and countryside views, and discover the incredible opportunity this productive farm presents.   

Contact me today to arrange your private viewing and explore the endless possibilities this exceptional working lifestyle farm has to offer.