Property description

Set along one of the Eastern Cape's most spectacular stretches of coastline, Maitland Mines presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique 623-hectare coastal farm and lifestyle property. Ideally positioned just 6km from Maitland's Beach, approximately 30km from PE Airport, and 55km from Jeffreys Bay, the property offers an exceptional balance of privacy, accessibility, and natural beauty.

Comprising 13 separate titles, the farm overlooks the Maitlands River mouth and is framed by dramatic natural surroundings, including coastal dunes, river gorges, wooded valleys, rolling hills, and striking kloofs carved by the Maitlands and De Stades Rivers. Elevated points across the property enjoy magnificent views towards the Lady Slipper mountain range and the ocean beyond.

Bordering the renowned Maitland Mines Nature Reserve, the farm forms part of an environmentally rich region known for its eco-tourism appeal, hiking trails, birdlife, and outdoor adventure activities.

Exceptional Natural Environment & Carrying Capacity

Benefiting from high annual rainfall and fertile soils, the property supports a remarkable mix of:

• Sub-tropical thicket
• Coastal forest
• Savannah grassland
• Coastal fynbos

Mature indigenous trees include Yellowwoods, Cape Ash, Milkwoods, Wild Olive, and numerous other species, creating an exceptionally diverse ecosystem.

The farm enjoys an estimated carrying capacity of approximately 1 LSU per 2 hectares, supporting around 311 LSU, excluding approximately 15 hectares of irrigable land.

Open grazing areas are dominated by quality pasture grasses including:

• Kikuyu
• Rhodes grass
• Eragrostis
• Lush stands of Panicum

The habitat is ideally suited to both livestock farming and game management, while the varied terrain creates an exceptional game-drive experience.

Water Infrastructure

The farm receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 800mm and is supported by excellent water infrastructure, including:

• Solar-equipped borehole producing approximately 12 000 litres per hour
• Water supply from the Maitlands River via mono pump delivering approximately 14 000 litres per hour
• Additional unequipped borehole previously producing approximately 14 000 litres per hour
• Well-designed water reticulation system with gravity-fed storage tanks
  
• Rainwater harvesting systems
  

Wildlife

The farm currently supports indigenous game species including:

• Bushbuck
• Blue Duiker
• Common Duiker
• Cape Grysbok

The varied habitat naturally supports a wide range of wildlife and bird species.

Improvements

Main Residence

• 5 Bedrooms (main en-suite)
  
• Office
  
• Kitchen
  
• 3 Living rooms
  
• Sunroom
  
• Swimming pool
  

Additional Buildings

• Office / flat / garage complex
  
• Separate 3-bedroom cottage with bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and dining room
  

Farming Infrastructure

• Storerooms
  
• Cool-room
  
• Skin room
  
• Shed
  
• Workshop
  
• 6 Labourers' cottages
  

Electricity is supplied by Eskom.

The operational farming enterprise includes:

• 19 dryland camps
• 17 natural veld camps
• 3 bush camps
• Stock handling facilities
  
• Internal camp system with reasonably good fencing throughout
  

Development Potential

The property's 13-title configuration presents exciting future development potential. The possibility exists to subdivide or sell portions of the 11 smaller titles (ranging from 8ha to 25ha), potentially unlocking significant additional value, as smaller lifestyle parcels often achieve a premium price per hectare.

A Rare Coastal Farming Opportunity

Maitland Mines offers a unique combination of:

• Coastal beauty
  
• Productive farmland
  
• Lifestyle appeal
  
• Eco-tourism potential
  
• Exceptional biodiversity
  

This is an extraordinary opportunity to secure a prestigious farming and lifestyle property in one of the Eastern Cape's most naturally beautiful coastal regions.

Price: POA plus VAT

All information, including sizes, rates, taxes and levies, is supplied by the seller and subject to verification.