135 Copley Road, Chertsey, Ashburton

Leased

Held in one family for many years and faithfully farmed, this 202 hectare property with quality soils and irrigation is being offered to market for lease, on a three plus two year term.

Located in Chertsey, Mid Canterbury, an area renowned for cereals, seed production and vegetables, but also healthy country for livestock finishing.

A quality farm in all aspects, especially the Chertsey soils capable of growing a wide range of crops including potatoes, small seeds and cereals. In the past, breeding ewes have been prominent, but more recently, winter trading lambs and finishing cattle have been utilised in the crop rotation. Irrigation water is sourced via a ground water consent from two bores, the local Acton Irrigation Scheme and is applied by lateral and fixed boom irrigators. The irrigation system has been designed to maximise efficient coverage under the irrigators, while keeping as much shelter as possible.

An excellent standard of fencing and laneways that lead to the centrally located sheep yards and three stand shearing shed, coupled together with the main yard complete with workshop, implement and hay sheds, grain silos and cattle yards.

The main homestead comprises of four bedrooms with a sunny aspect and established shelter. Further to this is a two bedroom self-contained cottage.

Please contact Mike Preston or Simon Sharpin for further information.