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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32460, 21 November 1970, Page 45

ASHBURTON SALES PUBLIC AUCTION OUTSTANDING FREEHOLD PROPERTY 497 ACRES DROMORE ON ACCOUNT OF MR R. I. COPLAND In Our Land Sales Rooms, BURNETT STREET ASHBURTON . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1970 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1970 AT 2 P.M. NMA COMPANY OF N.Z., LTD, have been favoured with instructions to offer for sale by Public Auction, this highly Improved fattening property. SITUATION: On Bebblngtons Road only 10 miles from Ashburton, 8 miles from freezing works, with primary and secondary school bus to Ashburton. BUILDINGS: Include first class Modern Brick Home, of 2500 sq. ft, comprising 3 bedrooms, sunroom, lounge, large kitchen/llvlng room, large double garage attached, all modern conveniences. New 3-stand raised board Shearing Shed of concrete block, 48ft x 32ft. Covered Sheep Yards, all new, 70ft x 132 ft capable of holding over 2000 sheep. 8-bay Steel Haybarn (5600 bales). Concrete block Implement Shed, 90ft x 20ft with concrete floor. All improvements are new or near new, and have been constructed by the vendor for convenience and for permanence. PRESENT COVER: 254 acres Lucerne (76 acres 1 year, 47 acres 2 year, 104 acres 3rd year and 27 acres 4th year); 107 acres young grass, 86 acres 2-5 year pasture, 25 acres worked for lucerne, 25 acres of Oats for sheep feed. The property has not been cropped for many years, and fertility is remarkably high. Oats grown two years ago averaged 100 bushels, and in last year’s dry conditions, 65 bushels per acre. SUBDIVISION ETC.: All fencing Is first class concrete post, Iron standards and wire. Whole farm has been planned for ease of management, with lanes provided for stock movement and access. Nearly all 27 paddocks have excellent young shelter established on two sides, and every paddock is well watered by county races. CARRYING CAPACITY: 2500 Border Romney Cross Mixed Aged Ewes, plus replacements. Lambing, which commences In mld-August, has averaged 150 per cent for the last three years, and the bulk of these have been away early enough to qualify for the premium. TERMS: Ten per cent of the purchase price, plus stamp duty, on the fall of the hammer. Balance in cash on date of possession, which will be the end of January, or such other date by mutual arrangement. FINANCE: The Vendor is prepared to leave on a generous First Mortgage, at 71 per cent to an approved purchaser. SOLICITORS FOR THE VENDOR: Messrs Kennedy and Morton, Havelock Street, Ashburton. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The sale of this property provides a unique opportunity to buy a highly developed, highly productive unit, close to Ashburton. It has been faithfully farmed and limed and supered, and could be profitably cropped. It is an attractive property which must appeal to the most discerning buyer, and there Is no further capital expense necessary. Extensive use has been made of Lucerne, and results on this natural fattening country have been impressive. The minimum of plant is required. We can confidently recommend this unit. For further details and arrangements to Inspect, contact the Auctioneers only:— NMA COMPANY OF N.Z., LTD, M.R.E.I.N.Z. ASHBURTON. PHONE 7199. AFTER HOURS: D. W. GROVES 5644. 3455 - IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION EXCELLENT CROPPING & FATTENING LAND 170 ACRES FREEHOLD SITUATED AT WILLOWBY ON ACCOUNT OF PARAKENUI FARM, LIMITED In Our Land Sales Room, Tancred Street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 2.30 P.M. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD, have been favoured with Instructions from the owners to offer the above property comprising 170 acres by Public Auction and being the land described In the Hinds Survey District being Lot 7 and 8 R.S. 15727, 16396, 16739, 16785. Situation is on Boundary Road being 7 Miles from Ashburton by Tar-sealed Road. 1 mile from Willowby Township. The property is subdivided into 11 paddocks by post, wire and gorse fences. Present cover consists of 25 acres turnips, 14 acres barley, 11 acres wheat, 121 acres linseed, 36 acres grass seed, balance permanent pasture. The only building comprises a large iron shed suitable for the storage of implements and hay. TERMS: 10 per cent of purchase price and stamp duty on the fall of the hammer. Balance cash on possession. POSSESSION: Will be given on April 1, 1971, or seven days after the consent of the Land Valuation Court, whichever is the later. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This unit would be ideal for the growing of Lucerne as It borders the lucerne factory and with ample water available excellent returns could be achieved. This is a favoured area which is close to Ashburton and all amenities. We strongly recommend inspec- ’ tion of this property. For further particulars and arrangements for inspection please consult Auctioneers: PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD, M.R.E.1.N.Z., ASHBURTON. Phone 4089, A.H. 7942. Solicitors: — RUSSELL and MOON, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON, > 3236