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Thursday 12 December 2024, 2.00pm


Kotahi Downs


Kotahi Downs comprises 305ha located in the Northern Southland district of Five Rivers, only 99km to Queenstown, 80km to Te Anau and 90km to Invercargill.

The property has a great balance of contour and soils being approximately 100ha of flats, 105ha of medium to easy rolling contour and 100ha of steeper hill country of which approximately 55ha is planted in Pinus Radiata, 48ha is registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme. The property is predominantly deer fenced and currently operates a mixture of beef trading, dairy grazing and deer finishing. There is a modern gravity fed water system and a full range of buildings across the property.

There is a large character, two storied homestead featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a new kitchen. This is all set amongst established surroundings which overlooks the stunning Eyre Mountains.

Our vendors have made the decision that it is time to pursue other business interests. For genuine sale, inspection will impress.


Land Area

305 ha

Nearest Town

Lumsden 8km, Quenstown 99km, Te Anau 77.4km, Invercargill 93km

Primary School

Lumsden School, 9km.

Secondary School

Northern Southland College, 9km.

Freezing Works

Mataura, 79km.

Present Condition (areas approximate)

All paddocks currently in permanent pasture with 15ha of ex Raphno being sown into new grass, 10ha being double cropped to Kale, 5ha of swedes and a further 7ha of young grass this season.
There is 55ha of forestry also.

Contour Description

Good balance of contour with approximately 100ha of flats, 105ha of medium to easy rolling contour and 100ha of steeper hill country.

Aspect

North and North West.

Soil Types

Lintley + Jacobstown + Hokonui

Average Rainfall

1,100-1,200mm approx

Weeds

Mostly clean. No noxious weeds. Annual spray program in place.

Water Supply

Water on property is sourced from a reliable spring that feeds to two 5,000 litre tanks which then pumps to a 30,000 litre tank. From the tank water is gravirty fed to all troughs in each paddock via 40mm mainline. There are 500l troughs and standard sheep troughs.
House water is off system with a 2,000 litre holding tank.

Fertiliser

As per Ballance recommendations. Soil tests on file.

Access and Roads

External access off Five Rivers Lumsden Highway. Good internal access throughout with farm tracks and lanes providing access to most paddocks on farm.

Supplement made on Farm

600 bales of baleage made on farm last season.

Homestead

This large, two-story homestead set in a lovely established setting has a history of Airbnb stays and is well set up with five bedrooms—three downstairs and two upstairs. The two bedrooms have ensuites, along with an additional shower and toilet in the laundry. New open plan kitchen and dining area flow into a spacious separate living room. the home is well heated via wood fire and heat pump.

Other Homes

Function Room that was formally utilised as a shop and entertainment venue and consists of a large room, garage, toilet and kitchen area.

Farm Buildings

Three stand F/B woolshed, large covered sheep yards, 300 deer capacity shed, wooden cattle yards, and 2x four bay hay sheds.

Farm Chattels (Plant & Machinery)

Water system and two electric fence units.

Gravel Pits

Quarry rotten rock.

Yard

Wooden cattle yards and sheep yards.

Shelter and Trees

There are various types of shelterbelts including poplars, willows and natives.

Woodlots

Approx 55ha is planted in Pinus Radiata and Douglas Fir with 48ha being planted in 22/23. These are ETS registered.

Wintered Stock (numbers approximate)

100 Dairy Heifers, 75 Autumn R2's, 250 Deer, 75 Hereford bulls, 50 Jersey Bulls, 150 Autumn Calves, 115 CO cows, 7 R1Beefies and 10 R2 Spring Beefies.

Current Stock

Approximate: 400 Deer, 30 Beefie's, 100 Dairy heifers, 120 Dairy Calves, 20 Jersey Bull Calves, 6 R1 Jersey Bulls and 113 CO cows.

Crop Yield

Approx 12T Kale.

Stock & Plant

Plant and some stock available at valuation.

TB Status

C10

Hayden McCallum
Hayden McCallum

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 896 2644


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