$9,500,000 + Plus GST (if any)
Located in the Mossburn district, this dairy unit offers scale, flat contour and a practical, well laid out farming platform. The property is subdivided into 59 paddocks with lanes providing access to most paddocks, supporting efficient day-to-day management. Well sheltered with mature hedgelines, the farm features an easy-care 44 aside herringbone shed with in-shed feeding, supported by a reliable water supply. Currently milking 527 cows and on target to produce approximately 235,000kg MS for the 2025/26 season, the operation reflects a consistent, reflecting a consistent, steady operation with scope for further development. Effluent consent is in place for up to 600 cows, expiring 31 May 2033. Improvements include a modernised four-bedroom homestead, plus two additional three-bedroom homes, providing flexibility for staff and family living. A genuine, well-established farming unit in this proven Southland location.
300 ha
Mossburn, 9.8km.
Lumsden, 29km.
Mossburn School, 10km.
Northern Southland, 30km.
Alliance Lorneville, 93km.
Castlerock Saleyard, 23.7km.
Fonterra
Approximately 20ha of peat soils, with a further 29ha of semi-developed peat, with the balance in permanent pasture as inspected. Typically, around 15ha is regrassed annually following summer turnip grazing, along with a further 15ha of grass-to-grass renewal. Cows are planned to calve on grass and baleage this spring, with kale having been used historically.
Flat.
Predominantly Sobig and Otanomomo
Approx. 1,400mm
370 MASL
Normal weed spraying programme in place.
59
Longest 2km.
Water is supplied via a bore located on the north side of the road, feeding three tanks at the dairy shed. From here, water is pumped to troughs throughout the farm, with the majority of paddocks having two troughs supplied via 40mm lines. A Dosatron is installed at the shed. Water consent allows for 84,000 litres per day, expiring 31 May 2034.
22m
Effluent from the dairy shed flows to a stone trap before being pumped to a lined pond and applied via pods. Effluent consent is in place for milking up to 600 cows, expiring 31 May 2033.
As per Ballance recommendations, soil tests on file.
136kg/ha.
Internal races provide access to most paddocks (excluding paddocks 57, 58 and 59).
On settlement date there will be 550 bales of baleage, and paddocks locked up for springers and calvers.
270T budgeted, PKE/wheat. DDG for first 100T in the season.
252 bales of baleage this season.
558 Chewings Road – Modernised weatherboard homestead with iron roof and new double-glazed windows throughout. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area, heated by a Logaire multifuel fire with wetback, Kent inbuilt fire and heat pump. Three double bedrooms, with a separate bathroom, while the laundry incorporates an additional toilet and shower. Separate office and pump/wood room attached. Improvements include a separate double garage with attached sleepout or office, plus a third garage. HRV system installed.
Well-presented modern three-bedroom home with separate garaging, heated by a heat pump with gas hot water.
Tidy three-bedroom home with separate garage and sleepout, heated by a fire and heat pump.
Converted woolshed providing additional accommodation (unconsented).
44-aside herringbone dairy shed with in-shed meal feeding system and Waikato plant, supported by a large rectangular yard with backing gate, AI race and head bale. Includes office, toilet and plant room.
12-bay calf shed, four-bay bobby calf shed, four-bay implement shed and other supporting farm buildings.
558 Chewings Road – Three-stand woolshed with covered yards, four-bay hayshed, five-bay hayshed, two-bay implement shed and cattle yards.
Normal dairy farm chattels included.
Cattle yards x 2
Extensive shelter throughout the property.
Cows are wintered on the vendor’s run-off property, with winter grazing to form part of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase at $43 per head per week. Heifers are also grazed at the vendor’s Centre Hill property at $28 per head for the month of May.
Wintering 440 MA cows, 110 heifers, 130 R1 Heifers
Currently milking 527 cows as of April 2026, budgeting 235,000kg MS.
Stock to be purchased at valuation.
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