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Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31440, 5 August 1967, Page 34

~ AUCTIONS • »CO. UMITIB IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION BUSHEY PARK ESTATE PALMERSTON, OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND HOME OF WORLD RENOWNED CORRIEDALE STUD 2300 acres Freehold—46 acres Crown Leasehold. Containing approximately 2000 acres of easy rolling hill country and 400 acres of heavy riverflat. To be offered by Public Auction on instructions from the Trustees Executors and Agency Co. of N.Z. Ltd., acting as Trustees in the ESTATE OF THE LATE JAMES ARMOUR JOHNSTONE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1967 AT 2.30 P.M. AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, CRAWFORD STREET, DUNEDIN. The property is situated 1J miles from Palmerston township and has no common boundary with neighbours. It is surrounded by the Shag River, the sea and roads. AREA: Consists 2301 acres freehold, 46 Crown Leasehold. CONTOUR OF LAND: 400 acres heavy fertile free draining'river flats, the balance of the property containing approximately 1900 acres of easy rolling bill country of which 1500 acres are ploughable. PRESENT COVER: 200 acres cultivation which will provide crops for winter feed; balance in good 1- to 10-year-old pastures in excellent heart SUBDIVISION: 32 paddocks on the flat 39 on hill, the largest paddock being 110 acres. Subdivided by good fences and swung gates. WATER: Is reticulated to all paddocks on the property. The southern half by the Goodwood Water Scheme, the northern half watered from a dam fed by a permanent spring that is not known to have altered in any season. Average rainfall 24 inches. SHELTER: Ample shelter belts including two plantations and the contour of the land provide more than adequate shelter. It is recorded that in the late 1920 s 84,000 trees were planted and an additional 20,000 since then. BUILDINGS: Bushey Park homestead was built by the late J. A. Johnstone, in 1920. A beautiful residence of 1J storeys, brick and roughcast with slate roof, containing: on the ground floor a spacious lounge, main dining room, office, veranda room, 2 guest bedrooms, bathroom, self-contained kitchenette, kitchen, dining living room, meat room, laundry and 2 toilets. UPSTAIRS: Four double bedrooms and sunroom with walk-in wardrobes; bathroom, shower and toilet. Overlooking landscaped garden and lawns surrounded by native bush and old English trees, makes a magnificent setting. Behind the homestead is a children’s playhouse, paddling pool, tennis court and swimming pool. OTHER BUILDINGS: Include garages, glasshouse, loose boxes, harness room, workshop and henhouses. (1) GARDENER’S HOUSE: Built of brick and roughcast containing 3 bedrooms, is situated in the precincts of the homestead grounds. (2) MANAGER’S HOUSE: Brick and roughcast with tile roof, 3 bedrooms, office, large lounge with glass doors to dining room, kitchen, bathroom, shower, toilet, basement garage. (3) COOKHOUSE and Men’s Quarters containing 6 bedrooms. (4) Three bedroom brick and roughcast cottage. (5) Three bedroom wooden cottage. (6) Three bedroom wooden cottage. The above dwellings have all modern conveniences. Stud ram shed with electric fan ventilation. Bull pens and cattle shed, cattle yards. No. 1 Woolshed: 5 stand (750 ewes) with electric fan ventilation. No. 2 Woolshed: 3 stand (100 ewes) with electric fan ventilation. Sheepyards, loading facilities, swim dip. Trip bay hay shed (10,000 bales), grain shed, implement sheds, cowbyre, killing shed, etc. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The above buildings are in excellent order, having been faithfully maintained. It is estimated that the property will carry 4000 to 4500 ewes and replacements plus 80 head of cattle. It is seldom that a property of this quality comes on the market and this sale affords purchasers the opportunity to acquire one of the finest properties of its type in New Zealand. Having been associated with this property during the last 47 years we can fully recommend It to prospective purchasers. Inspection by arrangement ONLY with the Auctioneers. POSSESSION DATE: On April 1, 1968, or earlier by mutual arrangement. CONDITIONS OF SALE: May be inspected at the offices of the Auctioneers or the Solicitors: MESSRS ROBERTSON BRENT & HAGGITT, 7 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, or the TRUSTEES EXECUTORS & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z., LTD., Water Street Dunedin. AUCTIONEERS. WRIGHT STEPHENSON & CO. LIMITED, DUNEDIN, OR BRANCHES. LICENSED LAND AGENTS. 3223

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