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For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty

Tuesday 6 May 2025, 4.00pm


First Farming Opportunity with Aviation Twist


Discover a unique opportunity in the sought-after Thornbury district, just under 30km from Invercargill.

This well-located 64.9100ha property is currently being subdivided into two lots which provides different purchasing options. The 31.1283ha lot features a comfortable two bedroom home, three plane hangars designed to house Cessnas and 500m runway extendable to 800m past the gates, catering to aviation enthusiasts. The home has been modernised with a new kitchen in 2022, fresh re-gibbing, insulation, with exterior freshly painted. The 33.7817 ha lot is bareland.

All land available is ideal for cut and carry, cereals, fattening or dairy support. With fertile soils and flat contour, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for a first farm or investment in productive bareland. Don't miss your chance to secure this diverse and well-positioned block!


Land Area

65 ha Subject to Survey

Nearest Town

Riverton 12.4km, Otautau 22km, Invercargill 28.8km.

Primary School

Thornbury 2.2km.

Secondary School

Aparima College 12.2km, Invercargill 28.8km.

Freezing Works

Alliance Lorneville 19.4km.

Salesyards

Invercargill 20.8km.

Present Condition (areas approximate)

All in permanent pasture with approximately five paddocks under four years old.

Average Rainfall

1,200mm.

Water Supply

Bare land block sourced from bore on home block not being sold, the infrastructure side is fed from well on home block not being sold. Waterlines are mainly 20mm with troughs in all pasture paddocks. Vendors negotiable on keeping water sources in place.

Fertiliser

Latest fertiliser tests from this season are on file.

Access and Roads

External access via Thornbury Waimatuku Road.

Homestead

Tidy two bedroom open plan weatherboard cottage with iron roof. Exterior just been freshly painted, new kitchen and bathroom installed in 2020, walls were also re-gibbed and insulated plus underfloor. Heated via woodburner. Bathroom has bath and vanity, separate shower and toilet. Water sourced from hangar roof with back-up line from well, with booster pump in house for good pressure. Detached double garage.

Farm Buildings

Two iron roofed hangars with part concrete flooring, one canvas hangar (non consented). Hangars are designed to hold one Cessna plane each.

Woodlots

Approximately 4ha of Pinus Radiata planted in 2020/21, not registered in ETS.

Current Stock

Not applicable as part of larger operation, currently being run as a sheep, beef and cereal operation.

Crop Yield

9t/ha Barley and 14-16t/ha Swedes.

Shay Moseby
Shay Moseby

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P03 218 8959
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Matthew Harrington
Matthew Harrington

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 498 0474


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