182 Bowmar Road, Waimumu, Eastern Southland
Price By Negotiation
- 182 Bowmar Road, Waimumu
Put simply, this farm really is unique, not only its location on Gores doorstep, its the character and the diverse opportunities for both on and off the farm income streams. For those who require that "Something Special" this is the farm for you! Please take the time to fully read and appreciate all this exquisite farm has to offer.
| Land Area | 221.3404 hectare |
| Nearest Town | Gore 7km; Mataura 8km. |
| Primary School | Gore Main School; West Gore School; St Mary's School; East Gore School. |
| Primary School Bus | At gate. |
| Secondary School | St Peters College; Gore High School; Longford Intermediate. |
| Secondary School Bus | At gate. |
| Freezing Works | Alliance Mataura 8km; SFF Waitane 5km. |
| Sales Yards | Charlton 6km. |
| Present Condition ( areas approx. ) | Homestead block - Currently (June 2019) 14ha winter crop (6ha fodder beet and 8ha chou), 7ha new grass spring of 2018 with a plan of 10ha to go into new grass ex winter crop this spring of 2019. The balance of the farm is in permanent pasture, with all except 26ha approx renewed over the past 12 years. |
| Soil Types | Predominantly Waikoikoi with the balance being a mix of Tailings, Oteramika, Warepa, Jacobstown and Arthurton. |
| Average RF | 1000-1100mm. |
| Airstrip | No |
| Subdivision ( No of Paddocks ) Main | 35. |
| Fences | Post 8 & 9 wire/netting. |
| Water Supply | Bore - currently sourced from adjacent block. Water to all paddocks. 40mm mainline, 25mm laterals. House water - Rain with access to bore as back up. |
| Fertiliser | Usually lime and mainland mineral mix. New soil tests being completed. |
| Access & Roads | Tarseal - Bowmar Road. |
| Supplements | Make 250 bales baleage on farm (usually sell an additional 100 bales off farm). 60 bales hay also made on farm. |
| Homestead | Main homestead - two storey Five bedroom, master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe, 2x Juliet balcony, office. Open plan kitchen and living room with wood burner. Separate lounge, gas fire/kauri fireplace. Bathroom - clawfoot bath, separate shower. Two heatpumps. HRV system including heat transfer. Some double glazing. Under floor and ceiling insulation. Features - plaster ceiling work, stained glass doors and rimu staircase. Cottage - Recently refurbished two bedroom, kitchen with gas heating/hot water. English style garden, well established with mature hedges. Separate orchard (apples, plums, pears). |
| Farm Buildings | Covered in yards, four stand raised board woolshed (holds approx 2,000 woolies) and workshop, three bay implement shed with one bay super shed, four bay motorbike shed, permanent dog kennels, old woolshed converted into stables. |
| Comments | Small horse arena with stables and tack room. Ornamental duck pond. Duck shooters pond with 20ft porta com maimai. |
| Possession | February 2020 or by negotiation. |
| Yards | Calf race, covered sheep yards. |
| Wintered Stock Numbers ( approx ) | Ran in conjunction with adjacent 60ha; 240 R1 calves 50 R2 calves 470 mixed age breeding ewes 250 lambs |
| Contour Description | Flat to easy rolling with warm natural north east aspect on predominantly Waikoikoi with the balance being a mix of Tailings, Oteramika, Warepa, Jacobstown and Arthurton. |
