Farm for Sale in Thornhill

Organic fruit and vegetable production farm for sale
42.7083 ha Seller is a VAT vendor. Price is exclusive of VAT.

If you are passionate about organic or permaculture farming, this exceptional property is for you. Located just 20 minutes from Port Elizabeth on the R102 at the scenic **Gamtoos River Mouth**, this productive and fully operational farm is an ideal opportunity for a buyer looking to continue a sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural enterprise.

**Farming Philosophy:**

The farm is operated on **permaculture and organic principles**, with a focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and self-sufficiency. Its advanced infrastructure and consistent water supply enabled continued production even during recent drought conditions.

**Crops Currently Grown:**

**Vegetables:**

* Baby Marrows

* Spring Onions

* Bell Peppers & Chilli Varieties

**Fruit:**

* Dragon Fruit (2,000 recently planted; Standponic system recently started)

* Strawberries (1,000 currently growing, with 30,000 new varieties being planted in May)

**Mushrooms:**

* Grown in a dedicated Mushroom Chamber

**Herbs:**

* Fresh Mint, Coriander, Basil & Thyme

**Fruit Tree Forest:**

* 100 trees (Mango, Litchi, Avocado) under spray irrigation system

**Water Infrastructure:**

* **Rainfall:** ± 400 mm per annum

* **3 Boreholes:**

* Borehole 1: 5 kl/h

* Borehole 2: 6 kl/h

* Borehole 3: 5 kl/h

* Combined yield: ± 100 million litres annually

* **3 Dams:**

* 300,000 L

* 700,000 L

* 25,000 L

* **15 Water Tanks** feeding into the tunnels

* **Natural Spring** available for future development

* **Irrigation:** Sustainable irrigation system with water pumped from dams to reservoirs

* **Water Management:** ECWA water management system in place to reduce waste

**Infrastructure:**

**Main House:**

* 3 Bedrooms

* 3 Full Bathrooms

* 4 Flatlets (ideal for staff or guests)

**Staff Accommodation:**

* 4 Bedrooms each with private shower and toilet

**Farming Infrastructure:**

* **40 Tunnels** for year-round production (9 new under construction)

* **2 Greenhouses**

* **2 chicken coups under construction**

* **Multi-span Tunnel x1**

* **Shade Net Areas:**

* 120m x 50m

* 100m x 50m

* Just added 2 x 50m x 50m, 1 x 50mx40m

* **12 Aqua Ponds**

* **Mushroom Chamber**

* **4 x 12m Containers** (used as garages/workshops)

**Post-Harvest Facilities:**

* **Packhouse** – GAP Certified

* **Cold Room** – Temperature controlled for extended shelf life

* **Cold Storage Truck** – Humidity & temperature-controlled for transporting fresh produce

**Energy System:**

This is a fully **off-the-grid** operation supported by:

* **Solar Power System:**

* Panels and inverters delivering 20kW

* **Backup Generator:**

* 65kW diesel generator ensuring uninterrupted power

**Supplying Produce To:**

* SPAR

* Checkers

* OK Foods

* Milkwood

* Bell Ceres

**Location:**

Situated on the **R102 at Gamtoos River Mouth**, the farm offers:

· Excellent road access

· Only **20 minutes from Port Elizabeth**

· Ideal logistics for market access and transportation

**Serious Buyers Only.**

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, sustainable farm, outstanding infrastructure, and natural resources.

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