3355 Becks-Lauder Road, Lauder, Central Otago

Clearburn is a productive dairy support block that has in recent years been beef and lamb trading and finishing. The property is well balanced with approximately 33 hectares of flats with irrigation across the majority, a portion of rolling paddocks and the balance in hill country. The 97-hectare hill block is currently leased to a local farmer until late January 2025. A roughcast four-bedroom homestead with open plan kitchen and lounge with heating by a log burner and heat pump complements the property. Improvements include a 4-stand woolshed and covered yards, cattle yards, 6-bay implement shed, 3-bay shed with workshop and 3-bay haybarn. Access is off Dalmuir Road to the dwelling and sheds and via Mt Benger Road, running up through the hill. This property provides the purchaser with quality irrigated finishing flats and hill for grazing and breeding country. Seldom do quality irrigated properties with balance come to the market which suit multiple farming practices. Dairy support, trading, breeding and finishing all suit Clearburn. The Central Otago area makes for an attractive farming location and the size of the property could make a great retirement block, first farm or add on to your current operation.

Buyers $1,800,000+

Discover a remarkable opportunity with this expansive 362 hectare farm located in the picturesque Lauder region of Central Otago. This impressive, partially irrigated, property currently operated as a bull beef finishing unit, boasts improved pastures and fencing, with the fertile land making it suitable for beef or lamb finishing or dairy support grazing. The infrastructure has been thoroughly upgraded, with two centre pivot irrigators providing up to 148 hectares of coverage, and the addition of an on-farm water storage dam with a capacity of approximately 75,000 cubic metres giving even greater seasonal water supply security. Exceptional improvements are a standout feature of this property. A substantial main dwelling would make an excellent family or farm manager's home, while self-contained single quarters provide additional accommodation options. The numerous farm buildings are in good repair, catering to the diverse needs of a modern agricultural operation. You will also find exemplary stock handling facilities, including a modern set of cattle yards for easy livestock management. This 362-hectare farm offers an exceptional opportunity to enter or expand in the agricultural sector, with its prime location, upgraded infrastructure, excellent improvements, and suitability for various farming enterprises. Don't miss the chance to secure this remarkable property in the coveted Central Otago region.

Auction

** Please note - Deadline Private Treaty date is now 12pm, Wednesday 3rd April 2024 ** This quality Central Otago 151.4735 ha property is made up of two titles being 149.4733 ha and 2.0002 ha. We offer the property as one entire farm or as two separate lots of 149.4733 ha and a 2.0002 ha lifestyle property. The combination of both irrigated flat and rolling paddocks plus rolling and steeper non-irrigated paddocks make Dalmain a well balanced property. The irrigation is the Rolls Royce version as it is applied by both centre pivot covering approx. 20 ha and pole grids covering approx. 12 ha. Irrigation water is by way of the Ettrick Irrigation Company. Generally, running 1,200 Ewes, finishing approx. 2,000 lambs all to excellent weights. Breeding cows have also been run on the property, as well as finishing cattle and stud sheep. Additional features of the property is the excellent standard of improvements including a great family home consisting of open plan area which includes a recently renovated stylish kitchen, plus dining area and a large family living area leading out to a covered patio and equally spacious decking, providing great indoor/outdoor living. Three double bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms and two toilets. A large walk-in storage room plus office and laundry plus indoor access to a double garage, plus an additional large garage suitable for many uses. This lovely home is set on an elevated site offering stunning views and sunshine. Farm buildings include a 3-stand woolshed and covered yards, large 5-bay implement shed, lock up garage and storage shed, 3-bay hay barn plus cattle and sheep yards. All the improvements are in excellent condition. While the property is currently being farmed as a traditional sheep and beef property there is a strong option for part of the property to be converted to horticulture uses such as pip and stone fruit. The combination of location and irrigation along with quality improvements make this a great property with options.

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