Under Offer
Montserrat is an exceptional 667 hectare freehold property with excellent balance in a highly favoured coastal location. Having been in the current family ownership for over 100 years, this property now provides an opportunity for buyers looking to secure a substantial breeding and finishing unit in a sought after area of North Canterbury.
Situated on the seaward side of State Highway 1, 30 kilometres north of Amberley and approximately 76 kilometres from Christchurch City. The contour includes approximately 250 hectares of flats in permanent pasture with the balance comprising easy to steep hill, with several pockets of generated native bush. It's near-coastal location attracts good average rainfall of 900-1000mm per annum. Well subdivided into approximately 58 paddocks with reliable stock water from springs at height, streams and dams plus 7.75 units of county water. Excellent fertiliser history with 160t super phosphate applied annually across the property.
Currently running 3,200 Corriedale ewes and replacements and 220 cattle including 70 breeding cows with the majority of stock finished on the property. Farm infrastructure supports the stock policy and includes a three bedroom managers house and two-storeyed homestead in an established setting.
Montserrat is a compelling North Canterbury offering with both scale and potential.