712 Barkers Road, Methven, Ashburton

Arable, Grazing or Finishing

Sold
Deadline Sale closing 4pm, Wednesday 2 December 2015 (unless sold prior)

Located approx 5km from the rural service and tourist centre of Methven, "Rosedale" is a 131.9532 hectare arable farm that has been in the same family ownership for nearly 50 years. Over the past 9 years the farm has been leased to faithful tenants who have operated the unit as an arable/winter lamb fattening operation.

The property is in one title dissected by the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) with approx 109.7815ha located on the east side of the RDR and approx 22.1717ha on the west side. Excellent Templeton soils which have a long history of producing high quality crops with very good yields. Good laneway system, subdivision and shelter plus ample shedding. The property could be further enhanced with the possibility of access to the Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Scheme infrastructure. Two dwellings are made up of a two-storey weatherboard six bedroom home plus a three bedroom cottage.

Methven offers an exciting combination of rural New Zealand, and a base in winter for snow sport enthusiasts with the highly regarded Mt Hutt ski field on its doorstep. The town offers excellent infrastructure and a vibrant community spirit plus year-round outdoor adventure activities.

For further information please contact Pete Hayward 027 433 3340 or Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769