623 ha Farm in Coastal Suburbs

Maitland Mines, Coastal Farm in Maitlands for Sale.

Location:

Maitland Mines is located along the coast, 6km from Maitlands Beach, 30km from PE Airport, and approximately 55km from Jeffreys Bay.

Size:

Spanning over 623 hectares, the farm is comprised of thirteen titles.

Description:

Overlooking the Maitlands River mouth, the property is bordered by coastal dunes to the south, the Maitlands River gorge to the west, and the De Stades River to the north and northwest. The high rainfall and fertile soils create a lush microcosm of sub-tropical thicket, coastal forest, savannah grassland, and coastal fynbos. The topography offers diverse, accessible terrain with rolling hills, wooded valleys, and dramatic kloofs formed by the rivers. The farms neighbor to the east is the Maitland Mines Nature Reserve, a favorite among hikers and bird watchers. Elevated spots on the property provide superb views of the Lady Slipper mountain range and the sea. With exceptional carrying capacity, the farm supports cattle, sheep, and game, and offers a wonderful game drive experience.

Veld Types:

The farm features sub-tropical thicket and coastal forest biomes, now blended with open grassland and mature trees. It hosts a variety of tree species, including Yellowwoods, Cape Ash, Milkwoods, Wild Olive, and more. The farm boasts a high carrying capacity, estimated at 1LSU per 2ha, supporting 311 LSU without factoring in 15ha of irrigable land. Pasture grasses like Kikuyu, Rhodes, and Eragrostis dominate the open areas, while lush stands of Panicum grow around the forest areas. This habitat is ideal for diverse game species or livestock farming.

Rainfall / Water:

The farm receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 800mm. Water is supplied by a solar-equipped borehole delivering 12,000 liters per hour, with backup from the Maitlands River using a mono pump delivering 14,000 liters per hour, and an unequipped borehole previously delivering 14,000 liters per hour. The farm''s water reticulation system is well-laid out, with storage tanks gravity feeding the entire farm. Rainwater is also harvested in tanks.

Game Species:

Current game species include Bushbuck, Blue Duiker, Common Duiker, and Cape Grysbok. The diverse habitat supports a broad spectrum of game.

Improvements:

Main House: 5 bedrooms (main en-suite), office, kitchen, 3 living rooms, sunroom, and swimming pool.

Adjacent Building: Office/flat/garage complex.

Cottage: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and dining room.

Outbuildings: Storerooms, cool-room, skin room, shed, workshop, and 6 laborers'' cottages.

Electricity: Eskom power.

Facilities: Operational stock farming enterprise with handling facilities and an internal camp system of 19 dry land camps, 17 natural veld camps, and 3 bush camps, all with reasonably good fencing.

Development Potential:

Consider exploring the possibility of selling off the 11 smaller titles (8ha 25ha) to turn a profit, as smaller parcels of land attract a higher rate per hectare.

Conclusion:

Maitland Mines offers a unique, safe, and upmarket farming/lifestyle location. It combines high carrying capacity, diverse game habitat, and proximity to remote beaches, with easy access to PE Airport and the area''s reputation for Eco-tourism, hiking, and 4x4 adventures. Its an unparalleled opportunity for anyone seeking a premier farming and lifestyle destination.

Price: R POA plus VAT.