7587/7595 State Highway 27, Matamata, Matamata-Piako

In the winner's circle

A rare opportunity to purchase one of New Zealand's premier racing stables, supported by a long and rich heritage of producing champions. Located on the Matamata Racecourse boundary, just minutes from Matamata's town centre, this first-class training facility consisting of 5.8 hectares in two titles of more or less level contour with high quality free draining soils.

Currently the home of Valachi Racing, a division of Valachi Downs Stud, this property boasts an extensive range of equine infrastructure featuring 60 horse boxes spread over several buildings, 10 bay horse walker, two horse gyms, post and rail fencing, mature specimen trees planted throughout offering a calm and picturesque park-like environment.

An administration block provides the heart of the operation, while accommodation comes in the form of a refurbished family sized four bedroom home with pool, which comes on its own 3,828sqm title.

The huge bonus is the property's location, offering seamless access directly to the Matamata Racecourse, logistically making management a breeze by simply being able to walk horses directly to the track for morning training.

Matamata is with an easy two-hour commute from Auckland, situated right in the heart of the mighty Waikato, nestled at the base of the scenic Kaimai Ranges with easy access to the Bay of Plenty. Well known for its thoroughbred industry, dairy farming heritage and international tourist attraction Hobbiton.

A great opportunity for an owner/trainer or for an astute investor willing to take the punt and back a new up and coming trainer.