Auctions • PUBLIC AUCTION DESIRABLE GREENSTREET MIXED FARM ACCOUNT L. M. & R. F. THOMAS TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1989 AT 2 P.M. IN ROOM 1 ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (UPSTAIRS) Wrightson Real Estate have been favoured with instructions to sell this very desirable 150 ha property situated just over Digby's bridge at Greenstreet and only skm from Ashburton town boundary. Soils range from excellent Wakanui, Templeton and Waimakariri loams under spray irrigation to lighter Waimakariri stony under first rate border dyke irrigation that Is auto/pneumatic. Subdivision, fencing, lanes, water and shelter are all of a very high standard. The irrigation well is 15 metres deep, of 250 mm diameter and delivers 25 litres per second. Three bedroom weatherboard dwelling with lounge, kitchen/dining, office, etc., single garage. Older cottage. Two stand woolshed, 3 haybarns, implement shed, utility shed, granary, 3 silos (105 T sheepyards. Production 1988/1989 has been 54 ha wheat, barley, peas, white clover. 1450 Coopworth ewes, 350 ewe hoggets. It is extremely rare for property to be marketed in the highly favoured Greenstreet district, situated as it is close to the town boundary. We are privileged to offer this high producing farm which is for sale only because the vendors are purchasing a larger property. Order of Sale Lot (1) The total property of 150.2239 ha Freehold. CT’s 586/11, 463/181, 463/65, 432/70. Failing Lot 1 reaching the reserve, the property will be offered as follows. Lot (2) 122.3005 ha Freehold. The homestead block with all the buildings. Lot (3) 27.9234 ha Freehold. The Accommodation Road Block (bare). The sale of Lot 2 will be subject to the sale of Lot 3. Vendor’s Solicitor Russell, Moon and Fail (Mr Moon), P.O. Box 22, Ashburton. For further particulars and appointment to inspect, please contact: Wrightson Real Eslate, MREINZ, Ashburton, Phone (053) 82-200 J After Houra: Gavin Wainscott (053) 83-076, Miles Jacob (053) 89-707 IX/M-XS PUBLIC AUCTION CHEVIOT NORTH CANTERBURY “EDGE HILLS” 361.99 ha (894 acres) ON ACCOUNT MESSRS P. J. CROPP & SON LIMITED TO BE OFFERED IN THE BOARDROOM REAL ESTATE HOUSE 232 ARMAGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 2.15 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 31,1989 FEATURING * EXCELLENT BALANCE OF EASY HILL & FERTILE FLATS + APPEALING HOMESTEAD PLUS MODERN MANAGER’S HOUSE WITH FULL RANGE EXCELLENT OUTBUILDINGS * EXCELLENT RAINFALL, STOCK WATER AND SUBDIVISION * SUPERB COASTAL SITUATION Auctioneer’s Note: Situated in the highly regarded Blythe Valley approximately one hour’s drive north of Christchurch city, 15 mintues from the popular Cheviot township with primary and secondary school at gate. The property is well balanced with easy hill and approximately 80 hectares (200 acres) of heavy flats ideally suited to intensive cropping but utilised by our Vendor for fattening cattle in large numbers to a very high standard. A feature of the property is the internal races providing easy access and the intensive planting of numerous woodlots. The farm is subdivided into approximately 80 paddocks with excellent fencing and scheme water to all paddocks. A pleasant three to four bedroom homestead with generous living areas, attractive garden and tennis court. A second three bedroom home of approximately 1000 sq ft, six years old, with views over the Blythe Valley and well away from the main home. The woolshed (3 stand, 600 woollies) sheep and cattleyards, implement shed, haybarns and other outbuildings are all in excellent repair. Over the past four years, the property has wintered an average of 3747 stock units comprising 410 head of beef cattle and the balance are a quality mixed age flock of Romney ewes plus replacement hoggets. The 50 year average rainfall for the property (including 1988) is 925 mm or 37 inches. Properties of this quality rarely come on the market in this highly favoured area, and “Edge Hills” is only being offered as our Vendor is retiring from farming. Rates: Including County water and Pest Board, $5071 GV 1988 I $165,000 L $255,000 CV $420,000 Possession Date: One month after auction. Stock& Plant: Available at valuation on possession date, if required. Legal Description: R S 37819 in Blocks VIII & XIII Stonyhurst S D C T 148/503. Deferred Payment Licence: There is a small D P L on the property which can be transferred with the Crown’s consent if the Purchaser so desires, otherwise a freehold title will be made available. Vendor’s Solicitor: Mr Stanley of Helmore, Macdonald & Stanley P.O. Box 13-331 Christchurch Telephone 665-086 FOR FURTHER DETAILS, AND ARRANGEMENTS TO INSPECT, PLEASE CALL THE AUCTIONEERS Matson & Allan Rear Estate Limited, MREINZ P.O. Box 3, Christchurch Telephone 666-264 Fax No. 03 790-586 After Hours: Warren Flanagan 228-833 Don Wylllo 05138 327 (Cheviot) CLASSIFIED 792440
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