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Press, 12 November 1977, Page 47

HISTORIC WAIRARAPA STATION "ROTOTAWAI" Forms part of one of the earliest New Zealand sheep stations. First settled by Charles Robert Bidwill in 1844 and held by his descendants ever since. 467.35 Ha (1154 acs) Freehold WILL BE OFFERED AS 3 SEPARATE ALLOTMENTS BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE SOLWAY PARK MOTOR INN MASTERTON ON FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 1978 LOCATION: Kahautara and Te Maire Road (sealed), approximately 714 miles east of Featherston, less than one hour's motoring to Wellington. ONE OF THE FINEST CROPPING FATTENING AND GRAZING UNITS IN THE NORTH ISLAND LOT I: AREA: 91.74 Ha (226 acres! in two adjacent survey blocks of 51 Ha and 40 Ha. LAND: The contour is fiat to undulating hill on soils suitable for cropping. Subdivided into 17 paddocks by very good post and wire fences and watered by dams and troughs. Cover at date-of possession will be all permanent pasture. BUILDINGS: Very sound 3 bedroom dwelling with sunporch, office, lounge and dining room, outbuildings include single carport. LOT II: AREA: 342,05 Ha <845 acres) in two adjacent surveyed blocks of 191 Ha and 156 Ha. LAND: The contour is flat and contains approx 40 ha of undulating sand hills. The majority of the soils are a heavy loam, considered amongst the most fertile in the North Island producing excellent crops and suited to market gardening. Subdivided into 38 paddocks by very good fences and watered by 5 large artesian bores (suitable for irrigation) and further bores reticulated to troughs. The block is serviced by metal tracks and the coverage at date of possession will be annrox: Maize 58 acs, Chou and Swedes 40 acs, balance permanent pasture. BUILDINGS: 3 bedroom house and single garage. Hayshed (1500 bales) Air Strip and manure bin, sheep and cattle yards. LOT III: HOMESTEAD 33.56 Ha (83 Acres) Includes the freehold of part of a private lagoon (duck shooting) and approx. 62 acres grazing on separate title, together with 4 bedroom cottage, implement sheds, haybarns, stables and store sheds. The balance. 21 acres approx, contains the homestead, gardens and tennis court, outbuildings and tree lined driveway. "ROTOTAWAI" Homtsl...! The present building replaces an original home on the same site and was built regardless of cost in permanent fire resistant earthquake proof materials. Having been particularly well maintained the residence is presented in excellent structural and decorative condition. Features wide entrance hall with lofty ceiling and winding staircase; elegant drawing room, spacious formal dining room, family room, office, 5 well appointed double bedrooms, two bathrooms, sewing room, back stairs to three further bedrooms, one bath room, large modern kitchen, scullery, pantry, gunroom, staff sitting room, and guests washroom. A paved courtyard behind the home is surrounded by single men’s quarters, washhouse, meat, fuel and tool stores and a high water tower. This unique block contains a luxurious home for city or country dwellers, being suitable also for stud breeding, race horses, farming or institutional purposes. STOCK: Wintered on whole property (1976 in brackets) Ewes 2700 (2640), Hoggets 1050 (1035), O, Sheep 260 ( 54), 1 and 2 yr steers 545 (671). CROPS: Maize yields reached in 1974 - 187 b. acre, 1975 - 192 b. acre. FINANCE: 50 percent of the purchase price on first mortgage for five years at an interest rate of 11 per centum per annum (interest review after 3 years) may be made available by the Vendor by Personal application prior to the Auction. POSSESSION: Ist May 1978. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS IN CONJUNCTION: WRIGHTSON NMA LTD. MASTERTON - Telephone 80-179 A/Hours Doug Grombie 83-469 DALGETY N.Z. LTD. MASTERTON - Telephone 87 059 A/Hours Peter Caidwell 83-587 S. GEORGE NATHAN & CO. LTD. 190 Lambton Quay, WELLINGTON - Telephone 729-319 A Hours Miles Nathan 726 754