Fully Automated Commercial Greenhouse Operation For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living Accommodation:

The property includes a spacious and well-maintained main residence suitable for owner occupation or on-site management.

The residence consists of:

• 6 bedrooms.
• 3 bathrooms.
• Spacious kitchen.
• Separate scullery.
• Laundry room.
• Comfortable living and dining areas.

Additional improvements include:

• Double garage.
• Large multipurpose hall.
• Separate entertainment building.
• Swimming pool.
• Outdoor recreation area.

The residence offers comfortable family living while allowing direct oversight of the commercial farming operation.

Location:

Rural area , next to Meyerton

Premises Details:

The property includes a spacious and well-maintained main residence together with supporting buildings that provide both comfortable living accommodation and excellent entertainment facilities.

Main Residence
Six-bedroom family home
Three bathrooms
Spacious kitchen with separate scullery
Dedicated laundry room
Multiple living and entertainment areas
Suitable for owner occupation or on-site farm management
Outbuildings
Double garage
Large multipurpose hall suitable for storage, workshops, functions, meetings, or additional operational use
Separate entertainment building featuring:
Swimming pool
Indoor entertainment and recreation area
Outdoor leisure space
Property Features
Well-positioned residence overlooking the farming operation
Ample parking and service areas
Established gardens surrounding the homestead
Ideal for family living while managing a commercial farming enterprise

Size in square feet:

Land size: 20 hectares (49.4 acres) Main residence: Approximately 350 m² (3,770 sq ft)

Planning Consent:

Commercial agricultural use with existing operational improvements.

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

The property has been strategically developed with future expansion in mind. The existing infrastructure, services, and operational layout have been designed to support significant growth while minimising future development costs.

The current operation consists of:

• 6 commercial multispan greenhouse complexes.
• 24 production tunnels.
• Infrastructure designed to accommodate an additional 6 multispan greenhouse complexes, providing the opportunity to approximately double the current production capacity.

The property also offers extensive open land suitable for:

• Shade-net developments.
• Additional greenhouse facilities.
• Open-field vegetable production.
• Diversification into a wide range of high-value vegetable crops.

The proprietary Haven Rock Farm Management Platform has been designed as a scalable solution and can easily accommodate:

• Additional greenhouses and production tunnels.
• New crops and irrigation zones.
• Additional employees and production teams.
• Increased inventory and stock management.
• Expanded production and operational reporting.

The combination of available land, established infrastructure, integrated automation, and a proven management platform provides an exceptional opportunity for future expansion. A new owner can significantly increase production while continuing to operate the business through the same efficient, paperless, and fully integrated management system.

Competition / Market:

The South African greenhouse vegetable market is competitive, with producers supplying municipal fresh produce markets, retailers, wholesalers, and direct clients. However, demand for consistently high-quality greenhouse-grown cucumbers remains strong throughout the year.

The Haven Rock operation differentiates itself through:

Fully automated irrigation and fertilizer management.
A proprietary paperless farm management platform providing complete operational traceability.
Real-time monitoring of crop, climate, and production data.
Proven production systems developed over many years of commercial greenhouse experience.
Established relationships with wholesale markets and direct customers.
Consistent product quality supported by standardised operating procedures.
Data-driven decision-making using historical production and crop performance records.

These systems reduce labour requirements, minimise production risks, improve consistency, and allow management to respond quickly to changing conditions, providing a competitive advantage over traditional greenhouse operations.

Reasons for selling:

The owner has developed the proprietary Haven Rock Farm Management Platform over many years while operating this commercial greenhouse business. Having successfully implemented and proven the technology in a real production environment, the owner now wishes to focus on expanding the automation platform and assisting other agricultural businesses to modernise and automate their operations.

The decision to sell is therefore a strategic business decision rather than a result of the farm's performance. The business is fully operational, profitable, and provides an excellent opportunity for a new owner to acquire an established commercial greenhouse operation with proven systems, integrated automation, and significant expansion potential.

Trading hours:

7:30-17:00

Employees:

15

Years established:

2012

Other Information

Support & training:

A comprehensive handover and training programme is included to ensure a smooth transition to the new owner.

The current owner will remain actively involved with the business for a period of up to six months following the transfer of ownership to provide operational support and knowledge transfer.

The support period includes:

• Comprehensive training on the Haven Rock Farm Management Platform.
• Greenhouse production and crop management procedures.
• Irrigation and climate control systems.
• Staff training and operational workflows.
• Customer and supplier introductions where required.
• Assistance with business processes and day-to-day operations.
• Technical support for the Haven Rock management system.

This transition period is intended to provide the new owner with the knowledge and confidence to continue operating the business efficiently while maintaining production standards and established operational procedures.

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

The seller is willing to consider providing partial seller financing to suitably qualified purchasers, subject to mutually agreed terms and conditions.

Seller finance of up to approximately R4,000,000 may be available to assist with the acquisition, subject to the purchaser's financial standing, deposit, security offered, and successful completion of due diligence.

Repayment terms of up to five years may be considered, providing buyers with additional flexibility while reducing the amount of external financing required.

Full financing terms, security requirements, and repayment arrangements will be negotiated directly with the successful purchaser.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

R1,000,000 - included in the asking price

Inventory / Stock value:

R500,000 - included in the asking price

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Related Documents:

•   Water certificate

Home based:

This business can be run from home