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Auctions 2_ IX/l-jCX. ■■ I H I I ■ 11111 Ml FRENCH FARM BANKS PENINSULA DISTINCTIVE SECLUDED HOMESTEAD. MATURE GARDEN AND ORCHARD SETTING WITH 44 HECTARES (109 ACRES) LAND ON ACCOUNT MR B. J. DONOVAN IN OUR LAND SALES ROOMS, 378 CASHEL STREET. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1980, AT 2.15 P.M. ■ SITUATION: One mile French Farm beach, seven miles Akaroa. 43 miles Christchurch. IMPROVEMENTS: Substantial weatherboard and iron roof home, large lounge 27ft x 15ft, living-room, sunroom, three large bedrooms, kitchen and all conveniences. OTHER BUILDINGS INCLUDE: Two-stand Woolshed, Sheepyards (2), Pot Dip, Garage and other sheds. POSSESSION: January 31, 1981, with the purchaser having the right to occupy the homestead at an earlier date by mutual arrangement. NOTE: This most attractive, well sheltered, easy, inner harbour block is subdivided into seven paddocks, abundantly watered from springs and creeks and is a selected portion of the Donovan land which has been held for 100 years. The homestead is of sound construction but will stand some redecoration. The site is unique, encircled with native bush, walnut and chestnut trees, up to 90 various fruit trees mostly of the older varieties. lemons, grapefruit and a superb and extensive rose collection. AH enquiries and inspections are to be made through the auctioneers: — MATSON and ALLAN REAL ESTATE, LTD, MREINZ, After Hours: Tim Templeton 525-342, Peter de Latour Akaroa 243. SIS FARM AUCTION QUALITY STOCK UNIT DUVAUCHELLE BANKS PENINSULA . 256 HECTARES (630 ACRES) FREEHOLD (IN THREE BLOCKS, TWO ADJOINING) ON ACCOUNT MR A. S. AND ESTATE D. J. MOULD IN OUR LAND SALE ROOMS, . 378 CASHEL STREET WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1980, AT 2.15 P.M. SITUATION: Two miles to Duvauchelles P. 0., store and primary school at head of Akaroa Harbour, 45 miles to Christchurch, seven miles to Akaroa, and secondary school (bus). BUILDINGS: Substantial weatherboard and iron roof homestead (built 1912), comprising lounge, sitting-room, four double bedrooms, sunroom, kitchen, etc., all conveniences. House No. 2: Summerhill Stone and iron roof home (built 1956), three bedrooms, sitting-ftrom, kitchen, etc. Both homes are perfectly sited overlooking Duvauchelle, the Harbour and into French Farm. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS: Two-stand woolshed, sheepyards, cattle yards, large truck and hay shed, almost completed hay barn, Land Royer shed, workshop, storeroom and loft, old dairy, killing house and garages. STOCK: Since 1970 two blocks or approx. 070 acres has been leased to the same two lessees and it is estimated the complete area (630 acres) will run between 1750 and 1800 stock units with a suggested breakdown of approx. 1200 ewes, 250 hoggets, 60 rams and killers with the balance 18-month fattening cattle. FINANCE: To a purchaser approved prior to the Auction half of the land purchase price may remain on as a first mortgage for a five-year term at a lower rate of 12| per cent with an interest review after the first three years. POSSESSION: Monday, February 16, 1981. NOTE: Being a part of the original Piper rim the property has been held by the Mould family for 70 year's. Placed in three blocks bounded by Piper Valley Road and the Okains BayDuvauchelle Road. The home block (303 acres) is adjoined by a 65 acre area which runs from approx. 200 ft to 800 ft above sea level with the majority of the ground being of volcanic soil origin and bush. The top block 266 acres is threequarters of a mile from the homestead and yards area and runs from 1000 ft to 2400 ft providing splendid balance over all. This land -is all ex bush and log country. Two miles of track recently completed. The property is excellently watered, with ample subdivision and tracks. THE PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED AS A UNIT. Vendor’s Solicitors: Messrs Meares, Williams and Co., Mr P. Davies. All enquiries and inspection are to be made through the Auctioneers: — MATSON and ALLAN REAL ESTATE, LTD, MREINZ, Phone 799-753. After Hours: Tim Templeton 525-342, Peter de Latour Akaroa 243. SIS