363 Methven Chertsey Road, Methven, Ashburton, Canterbury

We are privileged to offer our vendors quality 123.44ha intensive arable property located in the highly sought after Methven farming area and a short 3.9km distance from Methven township. The strategic land size with two titles along with quality infrastructure position the farm for acquisition or versatility to change farming activity. The areas reliable climatic conditions together with quality soils are backed up by the fully shared BCI irrigation scheme supply via efficient Zimmatic pivot irrigators. This provides the reliability, consistency and versatility required for high value seed multiplication, crop and pastoral production. There is a long cropping history with excellent paddock history and rotations include Grazing Bromme, ryegrasses, Chicory, Plantain, cereals, potatoes, peas, radish. Large numbers of store lambs are finished annually.

The farm is managed under the BCI irrigation scheme environmental parameters and has achieved Advanced Mitigation-high confidence level for reduction of nutrient leaching. Farm activity variation has been investigated and matrix calculations provide evidence for potential dairy scenarios, dairy support/beef which can be further investigated applicable to land use. A great farm base to think outside the square with timing allowing consideration and development for land use change or combining with existing farm operations to simply progress your farming future.

The well maintained and recently modernised 3-bedroom + sleepout dwelling in sheltered grounds offers a great accommodation option. A high standard of overall infrastructure includes implement/hay sheds, workshop, 4-stand woolshed + covered yards, fencing, shelter and paddock subdivision plus 720 tonne bulk silo storage. The vendor is presenting this farm in great heart with a strong production and fertility history. Early inspection is highly recommended.