Farm For Sale in Belfast

Property description

CONFIDENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Premium Forestry & Mixed Agricultural Asset – Mpumalanga Highlands, South Africa
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Overview
A 1,500-hectare income-generating forestry and agricultural operation located near Belfast, within South Africa’s prime timber production region.
• 560ha commercial timber plantations (Eucalyptus + Pine) ( Licensed for 600ha)
• Fully operational with existing infrastructure and workforce
• FSC-certified with established supply contracts
. Water usage license.
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Timber Assets (Primary Revenue Driver)
Eucalyptus (Blue Gum)
• Species: Nitens, Macarthurii, Benthamii, Fastigata
• Rotation: 7–8 years (coppicing, no replanting required)
• Yield: ~170 tons/ha (conservative)
• Harvest-ready volume: ~95,200 tons (Harvesting continue due to contract with suppliers)
• Estimated value: ~R97 million (This value can change due to supply and demand)
Additional Upside
• 12-year maturity yields up to 500 tons/ha
• Charcoal production from thinning: ~R3 million
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Pine Plantation
• 76ha (Patula)
• Rotation: 17–20 years
• Harvest-ready volume: ~22,800 m³ (Harvesting continue due to contract with suppliers)
• Estimated value: ~R27 million (This value can change due to supply and demand)
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Agricultural Operations (Secondary Income)
Livestock
• 100 cattle included (capacity on the far is: 600 head)
• Self-sustaining grazing system
• Additional income from hay production (~500 bales/year)
Crop Production
• 114ha maize production –(renting addition land for maize, agreement with neighbor)
• Annual yield potential: ~1,600 tons
• Revenue potential: ~R8 million/year
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Infrastructure & Improvements
• Multiple residential units (manager + staff housing)
• 1,500m² storage facilities
• Internal road network well maintained
• 9 dams + natural stream
• Fully equipped cattle handling facilities
• Machinery and transport equipment included
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Commercial Position
• Existing supply relationships with:
o Sappi
o PG Bison
o Ferra Globe PLC
• Contracts renewable must be done in the new owner's company name.
• Flexible off-take strategy (sell to highest bidder)
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Licenses & ESG Credentials
• FSC-certified plantation (internationally audited)
• Chain-of-custody compliant
• Water use licenses secured
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Transaction Details
• Offered as a going concern – but will be sold out of the holding company name and registered into the new owner's name. New contract must be registered into new company name.
• Includes land, biological assets, infrastructure, and operations
• Sale price: R80 million (excl. VAT)
• Transition support available from current owner
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Investment Highlights
• Immediate harvest-ready timber value exceeding asking price
• Strong annual cashflow potential from diversified operations
• ESG-aligned asset attractive to global forestry funds
• Located in a globally recognized timber-growing region
• Scalable livestock and crop operations
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Further information available upon NDA, including financials, timber age-class data, and full asset register.
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Exclusive Mandate: 1489 Hectares of Prime Forestry and Mixed Farming operation For Sale – Belfast, Mpumalanga
Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga
Total Area: 1489 Hectares

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Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a third-generation mixed farming operation, strategically located in the fertile highveld of Mpumalanga. Spanning 1489 hectares, this well-established income-generating property offers diversified revenue streams, secured water rights, and is operated under FSC certification.
The property is to be sold as a going concern. Buyers will be required to enter into new supplier agreements in their own company name with industry leaders such as SAPPI, Nova Sonae, and NCT and Other.
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Forestry Operation
• 645 ha of FSC-certified Eucalyptus plantations
o Species: Eucalyptus Niten, Benthimi, and Macarthurii
• 85 ha of Pine plantations- Some are Harvest
• Supplying major players: SAPPI, NCT, Bison Board, Nova Sonae
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Livestock & Grazing
• 800 ha of grazing land
• 100 cattle and 3 bulls included in sale - Breeds: Drakensburger, Boran, Brahman and Beefmaster.
• High-quality grass bales produced and sold locally
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Crop Fields & Rental Income
• 72 ha of fertile crop fields currently rented to local farmers
o Strong demand due to reliable water access
o Stable and recurring rental income
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Included Farming Assets
• 1 x Mercedes Truck
• 1 x PBB Log Trailer (with onboard scale)
• 2 x Bell Logger Timber Loaders
• 2 x Timber Shorthaul Trailers
• 2 x Farm Tractors
• 2 x Firefighter Trailers with Equipment
• 2 x Bakkie Firefighters
• 2 x Toyota Hilux Bakkies
• 1 x Farming Disc
• 1 x Haymaker
• 1 x Hay Rake
• 1 x New Holland Baler
• 2 x Farm Trailers
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Water Security
Water rights , valid license
• Multiple dams and boreholes
• Secured water rights in place
• Consistent and reliable water supply for forestry, grazing, and crops
Water rights license
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Expansion Potential
• Portions of grazing land can be converted to crop fields or additional forestry
• Significant scope for scaling operations
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Strategic Location
• Close to major wood mills in Belfast, Lydenburg, and Carolina
• Ideal positioning for wood fibre, pulp, and building material supply
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Transaction Notes
• Sold out of existing entity
• Purchaser to register in their own company name
• Zero-rated VAT applicable if buyer is VAT registered at date of registration
• VAT to apply if buyer is not registered
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Contact Mariette Kennedy for more details, financials, and to schedule a private viewing. Don’t miss this turnkey opportunity in the heart of Mpumalanga’s forestry and farming hub.