' Auctions BmSgSMn mreinz PUBLIC AUCTION WELL KNOWN AMBERLEY VERSATILE FARM PROPERTY 217.4173 HECTARES (537 ACRES) 'DOUBLE CORNER FARM” ON ACCOUNT OF P. G HOGAN- AND J. R. MURRAY TO BE OFFERED AT 2.30 P.M. IN OUR LAND AUCTION ROOM, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1980 SITUATION: Bounded by Double Corner Road, Webbs Road and the South Bank of the Waipara River in close proximity to the sea coast: Three miles Amberley and 30 miles Christchurch (bitumen road). Very handily situated for schooling, business facilities, sale yards, lime works, and freezing works. LAND; Almost all property on terrace overlooking the river and is flat? Excellent balance of fertile Glenmark, Domett and Willowbridge Silts and Sandy Loam capable of growing high yielding crops. Well drained and healthy stock country.. SUBDIVISION, ETC.: •30 mam and 10 smaller paddocks by good fencing. Good plantings of excellent shelter belts, plentiful water supply COVER48 acres Ryecorn, 16 Wheat, 47 Lucerne, 116 Nui Rye, balance good clean pasture and Native terraces. ---. STOCK: Wintered. 1628 Corriedale Ewes, 60 Stud Dorset Down Ewes, 575 Ewe Hoggets, 60 Rams, etc., 60 18-month Cattle. IMPROVEMENTS: Attractive brick homestead of 1600 sq ft; three bedrooms, substantial .new homestead under construction (exterior completed) of 4200 sq ft including three car garage. Both homesteads sited to command excellent views of farm, sea coast and Port Hills. Full rangp of farm buildings-in well maintained order. POSSESSION: February 25, 1981. ORDER OF SALE: First, the property will be offered as a complete unit and If it fails to reach the vehdors’ reserve, then as follows— Second, approx. 115.902 hectares (286 acres), subject to survey, with brick homestead, some farm buildings Including woolshed, sheep yards, two hay barns and one/implement shed, etc. ? Third, approx. 101.505 hectares (251 acres), subject to survey with new homestead (uncompleted) and two implement sheds, hay barn, etc. The sale of this block will be subject to the sale of the other. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: “Double Corner” is a handily situated, easily worked property admirably suited for diversification into all types of horticulture, vegetable growing, deer farming, as well -as the traditional cereal cropping, small ; seeds production, stud breeding and early fat lamb production. Situated close to the coast it enjoys a very mild and almost frost-free climate. The property is well known fbr the quality of the stock produced in past years. An extensive top dressing programme has been followed recently and the.property is in great heart. We, the auctioneers, have every confidence in recommending “Double Corner Farm” to any prospective buyer. Solicitors for the Vendors: Mr K. Brookman of Weston, Ward and Lascelles, 123 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Inspection strictly by appointment only with the Auctioneers:— Real Estate Department, N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN OF.CANTY, LTD, Private. Bag, Christchurch. Phone 795-040. A.H. D. J. Selby 583-754, or Geoff Hay. 588-723. Sl5 ■ ' : \ r - /' . ■ .■ REAL ESTATE MREINZ’ PUBLIC AUCTION TAPANUI PROPERTIES LOT 1: 45 HECTARES—HOUSE BLOCK. LOT 2: 40 HECTARES—BARE LAND. LOT 3: 6.4 HECTARES—BARE LAND. LOT 4: 6.4 HECTARES—BARE LAND. LOT 5: 9.3 HECTARES—BARE LAND. LOT 6: JO HECTARES—BARE LAND. AT 2 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1980, THE SOUTHLAND FARMERS’ CO-OPERTTVE ASSN,' LTD, have been instructed by MESSRS T. J. HOWES, LTD, to offer t'he above properties by Public Auction in the Lecture Theatre in the James Cumming Wing, Gore. LOCATION: 2 km north of Tapanui racetrack. BUILDINGS: Lot I—Superior .12-year-old split block homestead, 4 double bedrooms, kitchen, island bar, dining-room, living-room with glass door to large lounge, shower room, two-, toilets, landscaped gardens, situated on an elevated site with a magnificent view of the Blue Mountains. Woolshed (two-stand, 280 woollies), Cyclone sheepyards, Implement Shed, Haybarn (three-bay. 2000 bales), modem drive-through stable complex, five looseboxes and feed room and adjoining yards. STOCK: The property is at present being farmed as one unit and is currently carrying 1800 stock units. LOT 2-6: Bare land blocks, well fenced and pastured. AUCTIONEER’S. COMMENTS — These top properties handily situated to Tapanui and the raecburse are .ideally positioned for anyone interested in breeding and training horses. Each lot will be offered separately in order and each will be subject to the sale of the others. If the properties fail to reach the reserves it will then be offered as one lot. The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw the- property from auction if sold prior to the stated date. All enquiries must be directed to SOUTHLAND FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN, LTD, PHONE 6169 GORE. After Hours: Bruce Macdonald 88-665 Gore. ■ *■* ' ""'AS22
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