HISTORIC 300-ACRE COFFEE ESTATE FOR SALE NEAR BALEHONNUR, CHIKKAMAGALURU
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a large and historically established coffee estate near Balehonnur in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.
Established in 1938 during the British era, this plantation has been carefully developed and maintained for more than eight decades. The estate is known for producing quality speciality coffee.
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
The estate covers approximately 300 acres within a single boundary. It is situated at an elevation ranging from approximately 3,200 to 3,500 feet above sea level.
The favourable elevation, pleasant plantation climate, fertile soil and established agricultural infrastructure make this property suitable for commercial plantation activities, speciality coffee production and hospitality development.
PLANTATION AND CROPS
The estate has a diversified plantation comprising Robusta coffee, Arabica coffee, black pepper, arecanut and paddy.
The available property profile provides the following cultivation details:
Robusta coffee: Approximately 166 acres
Arabica coffee: Approximately 106 acres
Black pepper: Spread across approximately 250 acres as an intercrop
Arecanut: Approximately 15 acres
Paddy fields: Approximately 5 acres
The combination of coffee and supporting crops provides multiple agricultural income opportunities. The paddy fields are cultivated and harvested annually.
RESIDENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The estate includes two spacious standalone bungalows.
The first is a hilltop bungalow offering expansive and unobstructed views of the surrounding plantations and mountains. It has more than five bedrooms with large living and dining areas. It is suitable for use as an owner’s residence, premium guesthouse or plantation homestay.
The second bungalow overlooks the estate facilities and landscaped surroundings. It includes three bedrooms with spacious living and dining areas and is suitable for owners, guests or senior management.
WATER RESOURCES
The estate has four large rainwater catchment tanks designed to collect and store water for plantation requirements.
These natural water-storage facilities support regular agricultural operations and strengthen the estate’s long-term water-management system.
COFFEE PROCESSING FACILITIES
The property has established coffee-processing and post-harvest infrastructure, including:
Wet coffee-pulping unit
Large coffee-drying yard
Secure post-processing storage facilities
Storage space for crops, agricultural inputs and estate equipment
In-house nursery for growing coffee and other plantation saplings
These facilities allow important coffee-processing and post-harvest activities to be carried out within the estate.
STAFF ACCOMMODATION
The estate provides residential facilities for management and plantation workers.
The available infrastructure includes two manager bungalows and multiple staff and labour quarters, offering sufficient accommodation for employees involved in daily estate operations.
LOCATION AND CONNECTIVITY
The property is located close to Balehonnur town in Chikkamagaluru district and approximately 35 kilometres from Sringeri, one of Karnataka’s well-known pilgrimage destinations.
The Balehonnur region is recognised for its favourable plantation climate, scenic Western Ghats surroundings and established coffee-growing environment.
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
With its large single-boundary extent, historic plantation background, diversified crops, two bungalows, water-storage facilities, staff accommodation and coffee-processing infrastructure, this property is suitable for:
Commercial coffee and pepper cultivation
Speciality coffee production
Integrated plantation management
Premium plantation residence
Luxury homestay or plantation retreat
Nature and wellness resort
Plantation tourism project
Long-term agricultural investment
This is a rare opportunity for buyers looking for a large and established coffee plantation with extensive infrastructure in the Balehonnur-Chikkamagaluru coffee-growing region
