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Diverse Large Scale Farming Operation


Country & Co is privileged to market this versatile property 15km west of Dipton. A diverse farm, it is currently utilised as a sheep, beef, and deer unit, and has a dairy grazing history.

Proudly farmed by the vendors, this property has been in the family since the 1950s. Originally comprising over 5,000 hectares, the land holding was reduced to 1,150 hectares in the early 1980s.

The contour is mainly flat, with a medium roll in areas, plenty of internal access and over 9km of council road access. There is approximately 600 hectares of deer fencing and the balance in sheep fencing.

Comprising of approximately 850 hectares of paddock country, 100 hectares of planted trees, and 200 hectares of tussock swamp.

Featuring three well presented, large family homes, that are in really good condition having been well maintained over the years.

The property is supported with further infrastructure comprising of a six stand flat board woolshed, two sets of sheep yards, two sets of cattle yards, a deer shed and yards, along with a range of implement and hay sheds. A strong development programme consisting of regrassing and drainage has been a focus to increase productivity.

Contact the sole agent for detailed information today.


Land Area

1,151 ha

Nearest Town

Dipton, 17km. Lumsden, 27km. Winton, 45km. Invercargill, 78km.

Primary School

Dipton School, 15km.

Secondary School

Northern Southland College 27km Central Southland College 45km (out of zone).

Freezing Works

SFF Kennington, 83km

Salesyards

Invercargill Sale Yards, 70km.

Present Condition ( areas approx)

Areas are approximate.15ha fodder beet, 46ha kale, 30ha swedes sown for winter 2024, 35ha new grass sown in 2023. Approximately 800ha has a dairy grazing history, 204ha is swamp tussock land and 100ha of planted trees.

Contour Description

Majority flat and gentle roll contour with medium roll in areas. Medium rolling in North and East corner of property.

Aspect

Mostly North.

Soil Types

Mainly Mossburn soils, followed by Taringatura, Tuatapere, Lillburn and Pukemutu soils. Invercargill and Otanomomo in the tussock swamp.

Average Rainfall

1000mm - 1100mm

Altitude

200m – 420m asl

Weeds

Some gorse which has been recently sprayed. Minimal other weeds present.

Water Supply

Four systems in total supply the farm with water. Pumped ex creek to tank at woolshed, pumped to troughs at the east end, motorised pump ex creek at deer shed, petrol pump behind 409 home to tank that is gravity fed, petrol pump ex creek at west end to tank and gravity feed to troughs.

Fertiliser

Annual maintenance programme in place as per Ravensdown recommendations. Young grass and crops receiving further application.

Nitrogen used

Applied on young grass and crops.

Access & Roads

Several gravel access lanes provide easy stock movement. There is over 9km of council road access via Dipton Mossburn Road, and Castle Downs Road.

Supplement made on Farm

650 baleage, 350 hay and 500 tonne silage.

Homestead

Amazing 5-bedroom family homestead built in 1959, roughcast exterior and iron roof, mix of double glazed and wooden windows. Beautifully renovated large open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Two bathrooms, both also recently renovated and new carpet throughout. Heated with diesel radiators throughout. Set in established, attractive, sheltered gardens. The home has a large atrium providing extra living space and creating light and warmth.

No. 2 Home
290sqm, 5-bedroom (4+lounge) two storey attractive home, built in 1991. Mix of brick and timber cladding finished with a colour steel roof. Modern open plan kitchen, living and dining with a separate office. Two full bathrooms, both modernised, bath with separate toilet. Heated via diesel radiators and an open fireplace. Stunning sheltered, established garden setting with elevated outlook.

Other Homes

No. 3 Home.
320spm, 4-bedroom plus office house built 1961 being brick with iron roof. Modern renovated kitchen and dining with separate lounge. Single bathroom with shower and toilet along with separate toilet. Heating with diesel radiators throughout house and Yunca fireplace.

Farm Buildings

Large six stand flat board woolshed, holding approximately 1200 woolly ewes. Timber grating and steel pens and gates, four bay steel poles and wooden frame implement shed, three bay wooden pole and frame implement shed, five bay steel pole and frame hay shed, two bay wooden pole stable, workshop and other sundry storage sheds.

Farm Chattels (Plant & Machinery)

Four electric fence units, two in the deer shed, one at 409 Castle Downs Road home and the last at 37 Castle Downs Road. Six Heiniger shearing machines, deer crush and cattle crush & scales all for sale by negotiation.

Gravel Pits

Rotten rock on farm.

Yard

Deer yard/shed with concrete floor and wooden interior. Two sets of uncovered timber sheep yards, located at woolshed and another set further down Castle Downs Road, two sets of cattle yards.

Shelter & Trees

Variety of hedges and shelter planted around the farm. Hedges have been recently trimmed.

Wood Lots

See brochure.

Current Stock

200 velveting stags, 400 hinds, 400 yearling deer, 5300 MA ewes, 1500 hoggets (ewes 3/4 Romney & 1/4 Perendale) lambs & hoggets (Romdales) 200 Angus beef cows & calves, 170 yrl beef, 7 breeding bulls.

Crop Yield

See brochure.

Calving

85-95% at weaning.

Cattle Weight

Heifer 260kg, Steers 285kg.

Lambing

145% average.

Lambing Weights

18kg.

Stock & Plant

Available by negotiation.

Number of Staff

2.5 FT.

TB Status

C10.

Paula Laughton
Paula Laughton

Farm Sales

P+6 43 218 8959
M027 533 1268


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