1305 Birch Hill Road, Glentui, Waimakariri

***UNDER OFFER*** This lovely property features uninterrupted views to the native bush clad hills of Glentui Valley in one direction and over the Canterbury plains in the other. There are a range of buildings including high quality sheds with a 7 x 7m lockable workshop, a large old character two storey barn and small stock shed with power connected to the workshop. There is also a telephone supply and power available at the northern boundary. The land is gently sloping with high quality soils, enhanced by a favourable microclimate with 1,000mm reliable annual rainfall. Frost potential is reduced by nocturnal down valley draughts and far enough inland to escape most of the beastly easterlies. Property has been stock farmed biologically with no chemicals for the last 20 years This is a favoured area for bee hives, being surrounded by pastoral farming and close enough to native beech forests for beech honeydew production Water is provided by the Glentui Private Community Water Scheme from fresh spring water from a native forest creek purified by filter and ultra violet treatment, to arrive fully potable at the property. Approximately 2,800 litres per day is supplied to a 5,000 l tank at the workshop and is also easily available at the northern boundary. Enjoy a variety of popular walks, just minutes away, in the native forests of the Mount Thomas Conservation Area as well as hunting and trout fishing. Within 90km of four ski-fields or the North Canterbury vineyards Just 10 min to Oxford with its supermarket, wine bar, cafes, medical centre and a range of shops and services, and a school bus to Oxford Area School passes the gate The commute to Rangiora is just 25 minutes on very good sealed roads and the International Airport is only a further 20 minutes.

Deadline Sale

*** UNDER OFFER - OPEN HOME CANCELLED *** Prepare to be impressed with this executive family home built in 2010 set on 75.18 hectares. This 383sqm home is a quality build with high end appliances and fittings throughout. There are four spacious bedrooms, the master with ensuite and considerable space in the walk-in wardrobe. The wide hallways and above height ceilings add to the already spacious feeling of the home. The open plan dining/kitchen/living areas lead to the north-west facing outdoor living area, perfect for entertaining. Cooking is a pleasure in this well-appointed kitchen with walk in pantry, large oven and breakfast bar. There is a separate lounge with a gas fire and heating is also by log burner in the main living area as well as a heat pump in the hallway ensuring the home is kept toasty warm. Both bathrooms are a good size with the ensuite featuring a spa bath, double sink and a rainhead shower head. The whole house has an abundance of storage space and additional rooms include an office, store room and separate laundry. Outside you will find modern shedding including a 36m x 12m implement shed with power and LED lighting, a Totalspan style shed with concrete floor, toilet and workshop and a 4 bay hayshed. There are also cattle yards and 1 hectare block of pine trees. Features of the home include a water filter system and pressure pump and solar panels on the roof which feeds back into the grid. This home will be very popular so come along and view this beautiful property.

Deadline Sale

This property comprises 112 hectares of productive soil in a traditionally summer safe area. There are approximately 27 paddocks, with roughly half the area deer fenced and well-maintained shelter belts are a feature of this property. The soil types vary, according to S-maps, creating a versatile property for stock management. Soil types include Pahau moderately deep silt loam, Mayfield moderately deep silt as well as Darnley, Ayreburn and Waterton loams. Our vendors have achieved good production with their understanding of biological farming, targeting the base saturation, cation exchange capacity and applying inputs accordingly. Crop yields have been especially good, with kale, fodder beet and maize being productive. This year 4.5ha have been sown with fodder beet and 4.5ha with kale. Carrying capacity has been very good with recent numbers 240 R2 and above stags, 90 spikers, 90 weaner hinds and 80 MA hinds. In addition, there are 160 dairy heifers carried on a live-weight gain basis. The deer yards are very good and there is a large six bay barn, which is approximately 12m deep. The home is a well-designed, 202m2 four bedroom, two bathroom dwelling with thoughtful open plan layout of the kitchen dining and living area, allowing for easy access onto the patio for outdoor living and a spacious separate lounge. There is a large carport beside the home and surrounding the home are easy care gardens, lawns and specimen trees. Near the home is a large four bay barn, 9m deep with two bays that lockup including a small studio with a shower and toilet. Just 12km from Oxford, nestled close to the foothills, this property has a good rainfall and nearby you can enjoy fishing, hunting and hiking and still be within an hour's drive of Christchurch International Airport. Viewing by appointment.

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