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Auctions I g ; M R ELNZJ ESTATE REALISATION WELL-KNOWN AND HIGHLY REGARDED AMBERLEY GRAZING AND FATTENING PROPERTY 217.43 HECTARES FREEHOLD (537 ACRES—i ROOD —OO PERCHES) ON ACCOUNT OF: DOUBLE CORNER FARM. LID (ESTATE LATE E. S. SLOSS) \ /( 1 Hc-raww) / \1 Gmg» X\ ) 3 // \ \ V- / )4 2 Bay !rrp. StaLGraarv /■' -X. \ / / 5 3 fay Imp. SM/Wwfa i y- / A 5 Whirs W/ \ \ \ / yO / 7 RiwtauM. Fmtl Shad x\ ' ' \~&7 I 8 ’ Bay Imp. Shad O\\ \ \Tp / I WooteM - y. V’X? I « Shaapyarda r '" z ~~"\ /XT \ ll ""/F" **" Io Amberiftj ♦ TO BE OFFERED IN THE N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. WOOLSTORE MOORHOUSE AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1977, AT 2.30 P.M. Situation: On the south bank of the Waipara River within close proximity to the Sea. The North-West boundary fronts onto Double Corner Road and the South-West boundary is Webbs Road. The farm is less than 3 miles (4.2 kilometres) East of Amberley and 30 miles (50 kilometres) from Christchurch and adjacent to the Main Northern Motorway. Amberley is a thriving Country Town (on Highway Number One) providing all facilities for the farming community. The population has increased from 790 in 1966 to 1100 in 1976 (an increase of 37.5%). Land: A flat, easily worked area with a good depth of Silt Loam capable of producing excellent pasture or good Cereal Crops. Climate: This is greatly influenced by the coastal situation of the property which enjoys a very mild winter. The average yearly rainfall is about 30in. although figures recorded for the last 3 years are considerably higher than this. Buildings: HOMESTEAD—A well-sited Double Buck. Tiled Roof Home of approx. 1600 sii. ft containing 3 Bedrooms, Large Lounge, Dining-room, Kitchen, Bathroom, etc. Double Garage, Brick. COTTAGE—4 Bedrooms, Lounge. Dining-room. Kitchen. Bathroom, etc. Garage. FARM BUILDINGS. ETC.—An extensive range, including 2 Stand Woolshed: '■’> Bav Implement Shed/Workshop; 6 Bay Implement Shed; 3 Bay Implement Shed/Granary: Cow Byre/Dairy; Whare; 3 Haysheds (about 5000 Bales); Shower Dip, Cyclone Sheepyards. Subdivision and Water: Well subdivided into 32 Paddocks (plus Holding Paddocks) with good Post and Wire Fences. An excellent Water Supply from the County reticulation Scheme. Shelter: Good Shelter Belts and Terraces provide far better than average Shelter. Cover: 44 acres Lucerne; 13 acres Tama; 26 acres Barley; 22 acres Rape; Balance Pasture, Shelter, Terraces. Stock: Last Winter the property carried: SHEEP — 1610 Corriedale Ewes; 440 COrriedale Ewe Hoggets plus Rams. etc. CATTLE — 80 Weaners sold off fat in the Spring. Note: It is intended in the coming season to carry’ 1700 Corriedale Ewes: 600 Corriedale Ewe Hoggets; 100 Weaner Cattle. Possession: April 20, 1977. Finance: The Trustees' confidence m this Property is demonstrated by their willingness to leave up to 50% of the Purchase Price secured as Ist Mortgage, for a 5 vear Term, at an Interest Rate of 9% per Annum to a Purchaser approved prior to the Auction. Auctioneer's Note: Double Corner" is an easily-worked, well-farmed property which is well subdivided, sheltered and watered. The excellent Brick Homestead and the full complement of Farm Buildings are certainly fully adequate for this farm. With its climate and friable and free-draining Silt Loam Soil this land winters Stock particularly well at a very minimal cost and it is well known for the quality of the Stock it produces. The present condition of the Sheep clearlv highlights this. The Lambing percentage of “Double Corner” is 120% or better. Wool Weights (including Hoggets) 6.15 kilograms. School Buses available for Primary and Secondary Schools and there is a Rural Delivery 6 days a week. There is considerable potential for a large increase in the Stock numbers carried as well as ample scope for a greater area of Cash Cropping. The greater portion of the farm can be viewed from the Homestead. “Double Corner” is indeed a choice and favourably considered property and is now only offered for sale on account of the death of the owner. We strongly recommend any prospective farm buyer to inspect this Outstanding Property. Stock and Plant: May be taken over at Valuation at date of possession. Vendor’s Solicitors: Messrs Meares. Williams. Holmes and Booker. Christchurch. Conditions of Sale: Will be available from the Auctioneers or Solicitors. Also Paddock Plan, Department of Agriculture Soil Tests, etc. available from the Auctioneers. Inspection: Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers only. Real Estate Department. N Z FARMERS - CO-OP ASSN. LIMITED. Phone 795-040 Christchurch. After Hours: Phone Christchurch 557-422, 598-541 or 22-7568. -'328 SELL ALL DAY WITH THE OISB PRESS CLASSIFIEDS