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AUCTIONS - © IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION REALISATION OF OUTSTANDING MIXED CROPPING AND GRAZING PROPERTY KNOWN AS “STAVANGER DOWNS” 385 ACRES FREEHOLD APPROX. ■fc g ___ SITUATED SPRINGBANK ON ACCOUNT MR S. I. LARSEN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1971 AT 2.30 P.M. IN OUR CASHEL STREET LAND SALES ROOM PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LIMITED have received instructions to offer for sale by Public Auction as above. “STAVANGER DOWNS” can be classified as an ideal small seeds and cropping unit together with an area of first class grazing downs which is situated in a 28in rainfall area. The property is located on Catherwoods Road, Springbank, nine miles from Rangiora and 26 miles from Christchurch. SUBDIVISION: The property is extremely well fenced with gorse and concerete post, standard and wire fences into 20 paddocks. WATER SUPPLY: By concrete troughs from 12,000 gallon reservoir plus dams. BUILDINGS: The homestead which is built of weatherboard with iron roof comprises two living rooms, sunroom, two double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, inside toilet ex septic tank. Water to house ex roof. HOUSE OUTBUILDINGS: Two storage sheds, garden house, woodshed and fowlhouse plus single garage. FARM OUTBUILDINGS: Two-roomed whare, single garage, four-bay hay shed (holds 3,500 bales), twobay implement shed, granary, galvanised iron silo (holds 45 tons), three-stand woolshed (holds 300 ewes), large bam, loose box, large permanent lambing pens, kitchen and office with toilet and shower facilities. STOCK: This property has been fanned in conjunction with another unit and the vendor estimates the property to carry 1600 ewes plus replacements and up to 100 acres of crop. PLEASE NOTE The property will firstly be offered as a whole and if not sold will then be offered in five blocks. Plans and details as to block areas can be obtained from the Auctioneers.

TERMS: 10 per cent deposit plus stamp duty on the fall of the hammer. Balance in cash on date of possession. Stock and some plant may be taken over at valuation if required. AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: “Stavanger Downs” has been farmed by me Larsen family for approximately 40 years, and only through the present owner intending to diversify his interests is this desirable property being put on the market. Excellent yields of wheat, barley, ryegrass, linseed and clovers have been achieved during that period. The property is well planted with many established Pine, Arizonica and Deodar shelter belts and has had substantial topdressing with lime and super and is in excellent heart. We cannot overstress its terrific potential for small seeds and cattle, being situated in a good rainfall area and in such close proximity to the City. . Inspection strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers. For further details please contact: PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LIMITED, Auctioneers CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. M.R.E.I.N.Z. Solicitors: T. D. Harman and Son, 177 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 30135 © FOR PRIVATE SALE FIRST-CLASS GRAZING AND FATTENING UNIT 3100 ACRES FREEHOLD KNOWN AS "THE DUNES” SITUATED BANKSIDE ONLY 28 MILES FROM CHRISTCHURCH ON MAIN HIGHWAY STOCK 7800 SHEEP Very attractive double brick homestead set in extensive well sheltered area of established gardens, lawns and ornamental trees. Swimming pool and tennis court. FULL RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS This property can be purchased as one unit or in blocks. For full particulars apply: PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LIMITED, Cashel Street, Christchurch. M.R.E.I.N.Z. 30842