Known For Its Christmas Spuds
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$925,000 + GST (if any)
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Situated on the outskirts of the Woodlands township alongside the main highway is this productive piece of land. Featuring strong income stream from small scale potato business and diversified use for provision of supplement. Sheep farming facilities including a two stand shearing machines, implement shed and enclosed workshop. Tidy three bedroom weatherboard home. Comes with the added benefit of a duck pond with outstanding sleeping and shooting facilities.
| Land Area | 24.597 hectare |
| Nearest Town | Woodlands 2km, Invercargill 18km. |
| Primary School | Woodlands. |
| Primary School Bus | Bus at gate. |
| Secondary School | Invercargill. |
| Secondary School Bus | Bus at gate. |
| Freezing Works | Blue Sky 8.5km, Alliance 24km. |
| Sales Yards | Lorneville 19.5km. |
| Present Condition ( areas approx. ) | 0.65 hectares potatoes, balance good quality pasture. |
| Soil Types | Mainly Waikiwi silt loam. |
| Average RF | 1100mm. |
| Weeds & Pests | Clean and well maintained. |
| Subdivision ( No of Paddocks ) Main | 14. |
| Fencing | A good standard of subdivision, the majority netting with some post and wire and power reticulated. |
| Water Supply | Dwelling has roof catchment and access to a well when required. Farm has access to Waihopai Stream. There is no reticulated water system. |
| Fertiliser | Have used McDonald Agri-fert for ten years. The last two years have applied approx 270 kg/ha Pasture Zeal ex Ballance. |
| Supplements | Typically harvest balage 700 bales first cut, 450 bales second cut. |
| Homestead | Tidy weatherboard bungalow home with iron roof approx 34 years old. Accommodation includes three double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, kitchen/living area, separate lounge with Yunca multifuel burner, bathroom with shower, separate toilet, lean to carport. |
| Farm Buildings | Four bay implement shed plus enclosed workshop with two stand shearing machines. Recreational duck shooting facilities sleeps three people with a living area and cooking facilities. |
| Comments | Potato planter, tractor, moulder, lifter may be purchased by arrangement. |
| Yards | Sheep yards. |
| Production | Presently grows potatoes on a small scale plus supplement. Previously carried 330 breeding ewes with a 150% average lambing rate. |
| Contour Description | Flat. |
| Shelter Trees | Willows and Poplars. |
| Trademe Pricing Method | Asking Price Plus GST (commercial sale or rural listings only) |
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