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Dipton Grazing & Finishing Unit


Country & Co are privileged to present this versatile Dipton property to the market that is suitable for multiple farming uses. Contour across the property comprises flat to rolling, our vendors are currently running a mix of dairy heifers, MA ewes, winter lambs, beef trading cattle and selling supplements to the dairy industry. The water on farm is sourced from a reliable spring which gravity feeds 515L troughs in all paddocks via 50mm and 32mm lines. Infrastructure and improvements includes a very tidy three bedroom homestead plus a sleepout, a large set of covered yards and four stand woolshed, cattle yards, 3 bay and 5 bay implement shed. There is attractive shelter together with 9.5ha of Pinus Radiata, registered in the 1 BT ETS scheme. This farm is suitable for finishing or dairy grazing. For genuine sale and inspection is recommended, phone the sole agents for more information.


Land Area

249 ha

Nearest Town

Dipton, 9.3km
Lumsden, 15.2km
Invercargill, 69km
Queenstown, 122km

Primary School

Lumsden School, 15.2km
Dipton Primary School, 11.5km

Secondary School

Northern Southland College, 15.2km
Central Southland College, 38km

Freezing Works

Alliance Lorneville, 63.8km

Present Condition (areas approximate)

Over the winter and early spring there was 13ha of kale and 6ha of swedes planted. There is also an approximate 9.53ha of pinus radiata registered in the 1 BT scheme and 7.1ha of permanent second generation forestry with the balance in permanent pasture. The majority of cultivable pasture paddocks have been all re-grassed in the last 6 - 7 years.

Contour Description

Flat to rolling to some steeper areas.
Approx. 2/3 flat.

Soil Types

Josephville + Mandeville + Kaihiku + Lintley + Jacobstown.

Average Rainfall

900mm - 1,100mm

Weeds

No noxious weeds, Annual spray program.

Water Supply

Water is sourced from a spring on the hill at the south side of the property which gravity feeds to two 30,000L tanks that then gravity feed to all troughs that are 515L via 32mm and 50mm lines. There is also a pump shed which pumps from the creek located on the flats on the opposite side of the yards.

Fertiliser

300kg/ha of Super 10 and 300kg/ha Lime to pasture.
Soil tests on file. Available upon request.

Access and Roads

Multiple external access points off Caroline Valley Road.

Supplement made on Farm

Approx 100 bales of baleage. (season dependent)

Homestead

Three bedroom Oamaru stone, family home built in the 1980s which has been renovated. Separate kitchen and dining area and separate lounge. There is an attached garage with toilet, this home is set in an amazing gardens and surrounds.

Farm Buildings

Large covered yards and four stand woolshed, five bay implement shed and three bay implement shed.

Farm Chattels (Plant & Machinery)

electric fence unit x2, water pump.

Yard

Good set of timber post cattle yards.

Shelter and Trees

Array of plantings that provide good shelter.

Woodlots

Approximately 9.5ha planted in Pinus Radiata and registered in the 1 BT scheme and 7.1ha of permanent second generation

Current Stock

Currently the property is grazing dairy heifer calves, MA ewes and lambs, R2 beef trading cattle and harvesting supplements which are sold to the dairy industry.

Lambing

145%

Lambing Weights

18kg-19kg

Hayden McCallum
Hayden McCallum

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 896 2644


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Tom Harrington
Tom Harrington

Rural Salesperson

P03 218 8959
M027 457 3123


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