Alan Blackburn

A rare opportunity to increase your farming operations or future forestry investment, conveniently only 15 minutes from either Taumarunui or Owhango. Located in the Ruapehu District, renowned for its outstanding tree growth and agriculture. Approximately 204.48 hectares (more or less, subject to title, Council consent has been approved), which includes approximately 12 hectares of native bush. The land parcel also includes a small stand of radiata pine, 1.3ha (approx.) ready to be milled with excellent access for harvesting. The property is a mix of hill country and flats fenced internally with 14 paddocks. The property has been farmed for over 50 years with sheep and cattle. Over the past five years, the land was also diversified as a manuka honey operation, supplying high yields for New Zealand's commercial honey sector. This is an attractive rural property with natural water, cattle yards and a two-bedroom sleep-out. The property is part of 1339 Hikumutu Road, with access on Pokatea Kokakonui Road which runs along the property's eastern boundary and includes a number of entrance gates. The property is well tracked, and the new owner may consider various options for skid sites and equipment to support a potential forestry investment. The sale of this land provides a genuine purchaser with a range of opportunities for the future.

This impressive 244.39 hectare (more or less) located at 1211 State Highway 4 presents an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking their first farm, a scale-up, or perhaps a more manageable property. Only 23 km to Te Kuiti, comprises of easy to rolling hill country with some steeper sidling's adding character to the property. Currently operating as a productive breeding and finishing unit, subdivided into over 40 paddocks, with mostly conventional fencing. Reticulated water systems are in place, serviced by natural springs all gravity-fed to tanks and troughs. Fertiliser has been applied diligently under the current ownership supporting a robust wintering capacity for 1077 sheep and 220 cattle. Additionally, in a typical year, the farm successfully finishes an extra 3000 lambs and 250 cattle traded, all grass wintered, testifying to its fertility and potential. Facilities include a three-stand woolshed, four sets of sheep and cattle yards with two having load out facilities all strategically placed. Housing options are a modern brick home built in 2016, featuring spacious living areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage with internal access, offering rural views. The secondary weatherboard dwelling comprises four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a separate two-car garage with a little TLC could be turned into a supplementary income source. Supporting structures are abundant, with a five-bay shed dedicated to calf rearing, a small hay barn, and a combined bike, tool, and wood shed, all contributing to this property's comprehensive rural provisions. Offering serenity, space, and economic promise, this property beckons first farm buyers, those up-sizing or down-sizing, and anyone interested in a fertile breeding or finishing farm, to embrace rural living without compromise.Purchasing options: -Option one - purchase 244.39 hectares entire propertyOption two - purchase 200 hectares (approx) - northern end of the property excluding the houses and woolshed