13 North Road, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako

Flat and easy - 120ha dairy

This 120 hectare (more or less) dairy unit off State Highway 27 near Springdale ticks a lot of boxes!

Boasting a thriving operation, supplying Fonterra on a split calving regime, with an enviable winter milk contract having approximately 380 cows producing 205,970kg milk solids last season.

The farm's contour, predominantly flat on two levels, hosts fertile sandy loam soil and the 31 aside dairy is centrally located with good races to all 52 paddocks. The dairy has had a major upgrade recently with a 450 cow capacity yard, in-shed meal feeding system, pre-chilled water system and a lined effluent pond away from the dairy.

Efficiency is the heart of this farm. Effluent is captured in a lined pond and pumped to a traveling irrigator, covering approximately 40 hectares. With supplement growth on farm of maize, grass silage, plus meal brought in (in-shed), the farm operates at peak productivity.

Boundaries are defined by permanent fencing, with barberry hedge or drains on some while internal areas are secured with a combination of two and three wire electric.

Water is sourced from a bore with submersible, to a sand filtration unit then pressure fed via 40-32-25 lines to troughs in all paddocks.

The farm infrastructure includes a three-bay half-round shed at the dairy, a sizable gable shed with a workshop and concrete floor, several calf rearing sheds and two well-equipped cattle loading facilities at two points of the property.

The main home is a standout feature. Enjoying elevated views of the countryside the low-maintenance brick and tile home sprawls approximately 300sqm, boasting four bedrooms, master having an ensuite, an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, plus office and triple car garaging. A tidy three bedroom cottage for staff accommodation completes the picture.

Positioned in a reasonably dry area, this property is considered quite summer safe. Priced at $6,150,000 + GST (if any) it is really at run-off value. Certainly worth a look —it's more than an investment, it's a legacy in the making!