Ructions __ mreinz I LAMB AUCTION LEITHFIELD 36.2826 HECTARES FREEHOLD 27 HECTARES LEASEHOLD TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE in the WAR MEMORIAL HALL RANGIORA, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1981, AT 2.30 P.M. On Account: MESSRS D. J. AND C. J. ESLER LOCATION: . _ Two km from Main North Road at Leithfield, situated on the sea coast, 4km from Amberley, 42km from Christchurch, HOMESTEAD: Permanent material 3 double bedrooms, separate lounge, family sized kitchen/dining area with Kent log fire (dual H.W.), attached single car garage. FARM BUILDINGS: Include Implement shed (3 bay), 2 hay sheds, pig fattening shed, cattle and sheep yards. FARMING PROGRAMME: Has been run as a livestock fattening property. The vendor in the last 2 years has renewed most of the fences, and with the possibility of irrigation the stock carrying capacity could be improved. AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: The property, being within easy commuting distance to Christchurch, has possibility of being able to be used for many farming enterprises. To prospective purchasers wishing to supplement an existing income, or who are first farm purchasers, this property could be a great investment. Conditions of sale available from the Auctioneers or Vendors’ Solicitors, Messrs Rhodes Fraser and Co., Rangiora. INSPECTION STRICTLY WITH THE AUCTIONEERS, FARMERS’ REAL ESTATE, RANGIORA, MREINZ. PHONE 8189, RANGIORA. A.H. Brian Marshall, Phone 7124 Rangiora.' IMPORTANT RURAL AUCTION “ATHLOME PASTURES” FIRST CLASS SHEEP AND CATTLE UNIT 333 HECTARES TOGETHER WITH FULL RANGE OF IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED PARNASSUS, NORTH CANTERBURY ’ To be Offered for Sale by Public Auction ON FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1981, AT 2.15 P.M. IN OUR CASHEL ST AUCTION ROOM On Account: ATHLONE PASTURES, LTD THIS EXCEPTIONAL UNIT can be classed as a healthy stock fattening and grazing unit. The land comprises 60 ha ploughable by wheel tractor, 20 ha native tussock hill, balance improved undulating low hill with some gullies. SITUATION; The Sisters Road, Parnassus. Three miles Parnassus Township, 13 miles Cheviot, 83 miles Christchurch. SUBDIVISION AND WATER: 26 main paddocks by wooden post, standard and wire fences and Cyclone gates. Four water point from the County scheme piped to . troughs. The house is also served by this system. BUILDINGS: Bungalow style home comprising four double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes plus all other usual offices and modern amenities. Attached double garage. Mature gardens, lawns surround the home. OUTBUILDINGS: Sleepout, workshop, implement shed, 500 gallon petrol tank, 3-stand woolshed (350 woollies), sheep yards, plunge dip, 2-bay implement shed, 2 hay barns, cattle yards with loading ramp, 40 ton super bin, airstrip. STOCK: SHEEP CATTLE . 1950 Corriedale Ewes 115 1-2-year Heifers 650 Ewe Hoggets Steers 100 Rams and Killers RATES: Pest Destruction Board : ... $171.60 County .. •.i I • • $1294.79 Water .« >.. ' • • $388.00 TERMS: To a purchaser approved prior to the auction, an amount not exceeding $lOO,OOO can remain owing on the property as a first mortgage for a period of three years at current rates. STOCK AND PLANT: To be taken over by the purchaser at valuation. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE—"Athlone Pastures” has always been recognised for the production of high quality wool and stock and is complemented with ample land available for cropping if required together with a runoff block of leasehold land on the Waiau River. This property has been successfully farmed over the years by Mr Waters as a straightout stock unit and as our vendor is now retiring, we have pleasure in offering “Athlone Pastures” for genuine sale. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEER'S ONLY: PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LIMITED, ..... - • - Real Estate, - CHRISTCHURCH. Phones: 798-600. After hours: Charlie Hooper, 428-255; Jan Sluis, 558-344; Tom Williams, 227-528. ' • ■ • Solicitors: Wynn, Williams and Co., 172 Cashel Street, Christchurch. >- ■ ■ SI4R
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