200 Dowdings Road, Ashburton, Ashburton

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A prime agricultural opportunity located in the heart of Mid Canterbury's dairy region. Encompassing 197.5436 hectares (more or less), this property offers a unique prospect for both owner-operators and investors.

Currently, the farm maintains a peak milking capacity of approximately 620 cows, producing an average of 289,346kgMS over the last three seasons.

Featuring a modern rotary dairy shed constructed in 2010 by Dave McCrea Ltd, equipped with DeLavel ACRs and Auto-drafting, along with in-shed feeding and mineral dispenser.

Water is sourced from three bores and is distributed through a centre pivot, wiper arm pivot, and lateral irrigator, all of which boast Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI). Additionally, Roto rainers, a small hard hose gun, and sprinklers. The property benefits from 1,972 MHV Water shares, allowing it to operate under the MHV environmental umbrella.

Skibbereen Farm provides comfortable living accommodation with four well-maintained homes. The primary home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an office. Heating is by way of a log burner. Three cottages, one with three bedrooms, another with two bedrooms, and a single-bedroom cottage offer additional housing options. All homes are double-glazed and have heat pumps for maximum comfort.

Skibbereen is proud of its environmentally responsible practices, operating under an ‘A' audit grade. The farm's waterways are securely fenced and planted with native trees and shrubs. In addition to these features, the property boasts excellent sheds and a workshop, providing ample space for equipment storage and maintenance, as well as excellent cattle handling facilities.

Situated only a short drive to Ashburton and on the doorstep of all the adventure Mid Canterbury has on offer, water skiing, snow skiing, multiple rivers for fishing and the coast being mere minutes away for surf casting.

Further information: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/5522169