Thu, 19 November 2026 at 11:00

± 2 649 Ha Irrigated Cropping & Grazing Farms On The Buffalo River, Newcastle

Farms Kromelleboog, Vaalspruit, Schaap Vlakte & Wykom, ± 20 km from Newcastle (towards Utrecht), KwaZulu-Natal, Newcastle, ± 20 km from Newcastle (towards Utrecht), KwaZulu-Natal

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± 2 649 Ha across 4 adjoining farms on the Buffalo River | ± 667 Ha under irrigation via 18 centre pivots | ± 143 Ha Dryland arable fields with significant potential to establish additional arable land | ± 1,445 Ha Grazing veld | ± 18 km of Buffalo River frontage | Major water storage, anchored by a ± 850,000 m³ registered dam | Water use licence conversion project well advanced, offering strong, transferable water rights | Established maize & soya operation with full silo, grain-drying, weighbridge and handling complex 3 homesteads, workshops and machinery sheds | Renewable-energy (solar) lease interest Extensive modern movable-asset fleet, available separately or with the land | Available as a whole, or provision for certain farms/portions to be purchased separately A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, fully operational farming portfolio in the established agricultural district north of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. Extending across approximately 2,649 hectares over four farms, Kromelleboog, Vaalspruit, Schaap Vlakte and Wykom, this is a holding of real scale, depth and productive capability, offered as a whole or with provision for individual farms and portions to be acquired separately. Strong Water Across the Portfolio Water is the defining strength of this portfolio. Several of the farms enjoy frontage onto the Buffalo River, drawing abstraction directly from it, while the wider holding is supported by a network of dams, including a substantial main irrigation dam and elevated storage that gravity-feeds several lands to reduce pumping costs. Established water-use entitlements are in place across the farms, and a water-rights project is underway to convert these into water use licences, providing an incoming owner with a clear and secure water position for both summer and winter crops. Full details are available in the information pack. Scale and Versatility Across the Land The portfolio combines approximately 667 hectares under 18 centre pivots with further dryland fields and extensive grazing veld, offering genuine mixed-farming flexibility. It has been farmed on a proven summer-cropping platform of maize and soya beans on rotation, with the water and infrastructure to support winter production. Whether run as a large-scale cropping enterprise, a mixed cropping and livestock operation, or expanded into new lands, the land offers room to farm to scale and to strategy. A Complete Operating Platform Kromelleboog serves as the operational heart of the portfolio, with a substantial homestead, a second residence, workshops, machinery sheds and staff housing, all set within a secure precinct. At its centre is a full grain storage and handling complex, comprising multiple silos, a high-throughput grain dryer, a weighbridge and loading facilities, allowing an operator to store, dry and market grain entirely on their own terms. The remaining farms add further residences, sheds and efficient, low-overhead irrigation blocks. Turnkey Potential and Added Opportunity An extensive fleet of modern farming equipment is available, either together with the land as a fully operational going concern, or separately, allowing a purchaser to step straight into a working enterprise. The scale and position of the portfolio have also drawn interest from renewable-energy developers for solar development on identified, non-productive land, offering a potential income stream independent of farming. A Portfolio with Multiple Futures Few holdings in the Newcastle district offer this combination of scale, water security, established infrastructure and flexibility in one coherent portfolio. Acquire the entire operation as a going concern, expand an existing farming footprint, or secure individual farms suited to your own model. The opportunity, and the potential, rest with the buyer. Viewing is by appointment, and full due-diligence information is available on request.See this lot on In2Assets — photos, legal pack and registration →

The property

Type: Farm

The sale

Auction house: In2Assets
Format: Live auction
Venue: Mount Edgecombe Country Club

Market price & sales history

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