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Press, Volume C, Issue 29638, 7 October 1961, Page 32

AUCTIONS I THE FARMERS' Di THE FARMERS ’ D: In Conjunction with PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS Tl LTD. IMPORTANT LEAsLISATION OF ON® OF A NORTH CANTERBURY’S IUTSTANIDING GRAZING AND FATTENING PROPERTIES. "BROOKDALE" "BROOKDALE" PARNASSUS i A ' PAMISSUS 624 ACRES 2624 ACRES 624 ACRES 2624 ACRES FREEHOLD CARRYING 1280 SHEEP 287 CATTLE 1280 SHEEP 287 CATTLE TOGETHER WITH EXCELLENT AND EXTENSIVE < RANGE OF BUILDINGS. WEDNESDAY. NOV. 22 1961. ’ AT 2.30 P.M. (he NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OP. ASSN., LTD., in con T junction with PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD., o tave been instructed by the Owners to offer for sale by ‘ Public Auction in the N.Z. 1 Farmers’ Land Sale Room.| Sashel street. Christchurch, as rbove. The well and favourably' known "BROOKDALE ESTATE" y is situated 80 miles north ofj Christchurch on the main i Christ hurch-Picton Highway. BUILDINGS: An attractive homestead of 1J storeys, comprising 7 bedrooms. large lounge, dining room, office. 2 bathrooms, sun porch and sun veranda, laundry and car port. Detached garage, men's room, wood and coal house, store shed and fowlhouse. The homestead is in a most attractive setting of shrubs and English and native trees. MANAGER’S HOUSE; : Modern bungalow of 2 bedrooms. sunroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. ’ Electric and fuel range, dual hot water, septic tank and garage. MARRIED COUPLE’S QUARTERS: 2 bedrooms. living room,' kitchen, bathroom and laundry, septic tank. SINGLE MEN’S QUARTERS: 3 bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. Septic tank. Detached sitting room. WOOLSHED-GRANARY: Iron construction, concrete floor underneath. 400 sheep capacity. This shed has only been built in recent years. SHEEP YARDS: Large yards, including branding races. UTILITY SHED: Stable loose box. implement and store shed combined. ' - IMiPLEMENT AND TRACTOR e SHED: 3i SMALL IMPLEMENT SHED | AND OIL SHED: 3 HAY BARNS: 2 barns each with 3000 bale . capacity. s SLAUGHTER HOUSE: e COW BYRE: v LAND: t There are approximately 1400 acres of flats and ploughable downs which grow excellent fattening and wintering crops, Much of this area is capable of growing good cereal crops and small seeds. Approximately 1200 acres of first-class native showing a good cover of cocksfoot and white clover. PASTURE: Approximately C 120 acres fallow. 1250 acres pasture. S 1200 acres native, with an t abundance of cocksfoot's and white clover. Very little topdressing has : been carried out in recent years ' and there is no doubt that pro- J duction could be immensely increased with further topdress- „ ing. ; SUBDIVISION: is Two main tussock blocks and 35 main paddocks Post stand- t ard and post batten and wirej fences in very good condition, i SHELTER: The homestead and buildings are particularly well sheltered 1 by numerous shelter belts and mature trees. A feature of this I property is the judicious planting that has been carried out for farm shelter. WATER SUPPLY: H Mainly from natural springs and by pressure pump to troughs in the homestead paddocks. CARRYING CAPACITY—I96I! WINTERING: 2360 Corriedale Ewes 1230 Corriedale Ewe Hoggets I 280 Wether Hoggets 340 Dry Sheep 70 Rams 11 4280 86 Breeding Cows 49 Two-year-old Heifers ‘ 35 Yearling Heifers 28 Three-year-old Steen 47 Two-year-old Steers | 38 Yearling Steers 4 Bulls 287 Up to 2800 Ewes have been carried in recent years. The « oresent carrying capacity is conservative, and with further development and topdressing, both sheep and cattle numbers could be greatly increased. The lambs are fattened on the property.' and the cattle are sold as fats. | AUCTIONEER S NOTE: "BROOKDALE" is well known as being one of the best grazing and fattening properties in North Canterbury. Returns although very good, could be greatly increased, and it is seldom that a property ; with such easy potential comes on the market. The improvements are good, and little, if any. capital ex-1 penditure is required. The surplus breeding stock from Brookdale meets a ready ,! market, and the wool Invariably! brings near the top prices. The realisation of this well-1 known property gives prospective buyers an opportunity to acquire one of North Canter- j bury's most attractive holdings. The vendors are prepared to leave a substantial sum on First Mortgage at the current rate ofj interest to an approved purchaser. POSSESSION JAN 31 1962 INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS ONLY. TERMS OF SALE. In accordance with the Conditions of Sale prepared by the vendor’s solicitors. Messrs Wes-1 I ton. Ward and Lascelles For full particulars and ar-, rangements to inspect apply: PYNE. GOULD GUINNESS LTD., Stock and station Agents, i Cashel street, Christchurch. or N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN..! LTD. Stock and Station Agents, | Cashel street, Christchurch. ; Members of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. Solicitors for the Vendors: Messrs Weston. Ward and Lascelles. Barristers and Solicitors ‘ 152 Manchester street Christchurch.