734 Maronan Ealing Road, Hinds, Ashburton, Canterbury

With quality farming assets getting thin on the ground, this Blue Chip option offers the opportunity to secure an exceptional property well suited to dairy support, winter grazing, beef finishing and the potential to convert to a dairy system.

Harwood Farm is a premier, fully irrigated farming operation situated in the highly productive Lismore district of Mid Canterbury. Exceptionally well established and supported by reliable MHV irrigation, the property demonstrates strong performance as a profitable and flexible dairy support unit. Features include:

• 262.55 hectares freehold, overall effective farmed area of approximately 246 hectares.
• 244 hectares of spray irrigation, applied by approximately 227 hectares of pivot and 17 ha (Hard hose gun, sprinkler, border dyke)
• Mayfield Hinds Valetta Limited (MHV) provides a cost effective and reliable supply of water at a flow rate of 129 L/sec, which is supported by a large storage dam at the northern boundary of the property.
• The farm is also supplied with a reliable groundwater take for further irrigation use, plus stock and domestic use.
• Strong history of dairy winter grazing and beef finishing, all held under a current Authorised Land Use.
• There is a main five-bedroom homestead and a recently relocated and renovated four-bedroom family home. Both dwellings are in excellent condition and have established garden settings. Includes a detached double garage and a large deer shed/workshop near the main home.
• Central location of farm improvements, including substantial implement shed, large lockable workshop, and large stock handling facilities. All in very good condition.

The combination of the above features plus Lismore stony silt soils, flat contour, and a favourable climate makes this farm ideally suited to a wide range of intensive land uses.

A further standout feature is the impressive 7 hectare irrigation pond, designed with versatility in mind. Not only does it provide valuable water storage for the farming operation, but it also supports a range of recreational opportunities. The pond has hosted events for National water skiers, with the current owners also running water ski lessons as an additional income stream. The area includes a fully concreted outdoor space, container shed, jetty, and has become well known for its own Rhythm and Hinds New Years celebration, adding unique lifestyle value rarely found on commercial farms.

With scale, balance, extensive infrastructure, and a unique recreational asset, Harwood Farm represents a versatile, productive and well located agricultural holding within one of Canterbury’s strongest farming regions. Qualified purchasers will have the opportunity to view the property by appointment only, contact the sole agents for further information. We strongly encourage an early inspection.