Farm smarter, live better – Own a prime farming estate today
Sassenheim Estate, a fully equipped farm in the beautiful Garden Route settlement of Harkerville, is up for sale.
This is a rare opportunity for discerning South Africans who want to invest in a premium farming property in one of South Africa’s most scenic locales.
The estate is listed at R37,5 million and is ready to be used for farming from day one thanks to the care its current owners have taken to develop and maintain it.
Abundant local resources and open space complement the modern farming infrastructure of Sassenheim Estate, giving you opportunities to expand the farm to include new facilities,
We detail the highlights of Sassenheim Estate, below.
First-class facilities
Sassenheim Estate covers 86.5 hectares along the N2 Knysna Road in Harkerville.
It is fully fenced-in and has extensive access control to ensure you and your farm are protected.
Within these borders, Sassenheim Estate boasts a full suite of facilities needed for farming, including three advanced greenhouses.
These greenhouses use Richel 9.60m multi-span structures imported from France with computer-controlled climate and irrigation (overhead and drip).
Each greenhouse serves a dedicated purpose – vegetables, cut flowers, and propagation respectively.
There is then a 10-hectare macadamia plantation with approximately 2,500 young trees – with full production expected soon.
This is supplemented by an 800 square metre shaded nursery for macadamia tree propagation.
A further 10 hectares of irrigated cultivated fields are available, which grow:
- Flower bulbs and Horse radish (export market)
- Aristea Major for cut foliage (export market)
- Amaryllis bulbs, lilies, horse radish, vegetables (kale, spinach), winter wheat.
Sassenheim Estate’s electricity needs are supported by a 50 kVA inverter, 120 solar panels, and a 120kW diesel generator.
Furthermore, a section of the farm has been earmarked for an Off-Grid EV charging station – with an agreement already in place.
There is the potential for a one-hectare solar farm to be built, further enhancing sustainability while simultaneously offering a passive income generation opportunity.
An application for water use rights is in process, with existing water sources including two boreholes, a dam, a pond, and a reservoir.
Water and soil sample results are available for quality assurance if required, while additional infrastructure includes five sheds, and an additional workshop and machine shed.
Accommodation
Sassenheim Estate boasts a large farmhouse comprising three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This is complemented by two cottages:
- A two-bedroom cottage, which is currently being used as an office. It also features a bathroom and a kitchen.
- A three-bedroom cottage which currently serves as the staff residence. It includes two bathrooms and two garages.
You can pick and choose how both cottages are used when under your ownership, opening up many opportunities for running Sassenheim Estate as you see fit.
Excellent location
Sassenheim Estate boasts gorgeous views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and benefits from the natural beauty of the Garden Route.
The estate’s positioning also includes easy access to an indigenous forest and a local river, offering scenic areas for hikes and picnics.
The Sassenheim Estate also borders the N2, meaning you have swift access to Plettenberg Bay – which is only 11km away.
Not only is this important for easy access to facilities like shops and hospitals – it also streamlines your ability to potentially export your goods produced on the farm.
Additional nearby attractions include the Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail, the Knysna Elephant Park, the Robberg Nature Reserve, and many local farm stalls and markets for artisanal products.
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity – click here to register your interest in Sassenheim Estate.
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