Located in the heart of the Waikato, at Walton, is this quality 76 hectare (approximately) dairy unit. The property has been part of the family for 64 years and is in two titles. It is a great performer and aesthetically appealing with expansive views and array of shelter belts and hedges that serve to enhance the property.
With a production high of 96,180 kg milk solids, and a three year average of 88,580 kg milk solids, from 205 cows, it cannot be faulted. Calves are carried on farm with heifers off. Supplements last season included 220 silage bales made on farm with a near equivalent bought in plus 50 hay bales and 100 tonne of PKE.
The 15 aside dairy shed is centrally located and feeds out to 60 paddocks from wide open races. Effluent is cleaned twice yearly by a contractor, but can also be pumped out from the pond. The contour is mostly gentle rolling with a small area of hill, with soils being a mix of Kereone silt and clay loam
Infrastructure includes a six bay half round barn with concrete floor, a three bay gable O'Neill shed and a number of other ancillary buildings near the dairy. A large hay barn with implement shed and stockyards are also conveniently located on the second title.
Water is via a bore at the dairy with submersible, which is pumped to a manacon. A Grundfos pump with an in-line mineral dispenser, then feeds to troughs through 40 and 32mm mainlines. There is also a second bore on the back title. Boundary fencing is 7 wire post and batten with some hedging and internal mostly 2-5 wire electric.
A beautiful spacious brick home with four bedrooms, master ensuite, separate bathroom, office, a range of heating options and an internal access double garage, enjoys magnificent views over the countryside.
This picturesque property is in a class of its own, with location being a key advantage and production that makes it an opportunity not to be missed.