For Sale Offers invited over $15,000,000 + Plus GST (if any)
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.
1,151 ha
Dipton, 17km. Lumsden, 27km. Winton, 45km. Invercargill, 78km.
Dipton School, 15km.
Northern Southland College 27km Central Southland College 45km (out of zone).
SFF Kennington, 83km
Invercargill Sale Yards, 70km.
Areas are approximate. 47ha swedes, 27ha kale, 5ha turnip/rape, 22ha fodder beet sown for winter 2025 and 40ha of new grass recently sown. Approximately 800ha has a dairy grazing history, 204ha is swamp tussock land and 100ha of planted trees.
Majority flat and gentle roll contour with medium roll in areas. Medium rolling in North and East corner of property.
Mostly North.
Mainly Mossburn soils, followed by Taringatura, Tuatapere, Lillburn and Pukemutu soils. Invercargill and Otanomomo in the tussock swamp.
1000mm - 1100mm
200m – 420m asl
Some gorse which has been recently sprayed. Minimal other weeds present.
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.
Annual maintenance programme in place as per Ravensdown recommendations. Young grass and crops receiving further application.
Applied on young grass and crops.
Several gravel access lanes provide easy stock movement. There is over 9km of council road access via Dipton Mossburn Road, and Castle Downs Road.
650 baleage, 350 hay and 500 tonne silage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rotten rock on farm.
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.
Variety of hedges and shelter planted around the farm. Hedges have been recently trimmed.
See brochure.
260 in-calf heifers, 200 velveting stags, 400 hinds, 150 yrl deer, 240 Angus beef cows & calves, 50 yrl beef. 5,300 MA ewes, 1,500 hoggets (ewes 3/4 Romney, 1/4 Perendale), lambs & hoggets (Romdale).
See brochure.
85-95% at weaning.
Heifer 260kg, Steers 285kg.
145% average.
18kg.
Available by negotiation.
2.5 FT.
C10.
Rarely do scale opportunities present themselves in the strong farming district of Wendonside, on offer we have an outstanding property that lends itself to a variety of farming types, such as cereal...
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