172 Barkers Road, Methven, Ashburton

202 Mount Lyford Forest Drive is approximately 136 hectares of North Canterbury farmland, and the scale is the first thing that sets it apart. Predominantly permanent pasture, with a large native gully of beech and manuka that brings plenty of bird life and wildlife. The infrastructure is already done. Recently refenced. Modern steel cattle yards with a crush. A brand new stock water scheme with two 30,000 litre storage tanks. Nothing to catch up on, just get farming. Then there's the privacy. It sits tucked away in the Mount Lyford high country, yet only four kilometres from Mount Lyford Village and its lively lodge. Waiau is 25 kilometres away, Culverden 47 kilometres, and Kaikoura 63 kilometres, so the main townships are within easy reach whenever you need them. The opportunity is just as clear. Add it to an existing farming portfolio, or make it your own small farm and large lifestyle property, growing your own food and living the dream. It's currently leased, which gives you security and income while you plan your next move. A good chance to secure your slice of North Canterbury farming. (Price is plus GST if any).

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Versatile, productive and exceptionally well located, this 139.83-hectare South Canterbury farming property presents an outstanding opportunity just nine kilometres from Temuka. Well presented and maintained throughout, "Downlands" 49 McCully Road offers purchasers the opportunity to acquire a genuinely versatile South Canterbury farming property combining quality improvements, productive silt loam soils and multiple future land-use options. Predominantly cultivatable easy rolling country and a proven recent history of pastoral and arable production. Farm infrastructure is a real strength, plus subdivision potential provides an additional value proposition to the purchaser with a current subdivision consent and certificate of compliance issued to create multiple rural living sites and allotments. Completing the package is a very well-presented 2003 built and refreshed four-bedroom + study family home, featuring a recently installed kitchen, two living areas, two bathrooms, double glazing and excellent outdoor living, complemented by a separate double garage and established low maintenance grounds with excellent rural aspect and views. Its location and productive characteristics will appeal to purchasers searching for dairy support, a first farm, standalone mixed farming operation or strategic addition to an existing holding. Downlands offers the scale, versatility and location to make it a compelling South Canterbury farming opportunity. A very tidy, well-developed farming unit that is ready for its next owner to move in, operate from day one and make it their own.

Deadline Sale 17 November 2026

Worth serious consideration – Cranlea Farm, an approx. 317-hectare dairy support and finishing property in the thriving Cheviot area, combining the approx. 192.0899-hectare home block with an adjoining approx. 125-hectare river block. The two can also be purchased separately, but together they form a genuinely balanced operation that's hard to find in today's market. Recent dairy conversions across Canterbury have tightened supply of quality support country, and that scarcity is exactly what makes this property stand out. The home block is well suited to young and beef stock, with irrigation driving strong summer grass growth across the flats. The river block brings excellent wintering capacity, with country ideally suited to the job. Together, the balance works – and the land converts just as well to fattening or finishing, giving flexibility across a range of farm models. Irrigation draws from the Hurunui River, backed by two storage dams for consistent supply. Three pivots cover approx. 40 hectares, with a fixed grid system across a further approx. 20 hectares – approx. 60 hectares of irrigated flats in total. The river block adds proven performance of its own, with consented designs for a further approx. 68 hectares of pivot and fixed grid irrigation still to come. The home block itself runs from medium hills and gentle rolling contour down to partially irrigated flats, split into approx. 22 main paddocks with quality fencing. Infrastructure is practical and complete: a four-bay implement shed, wool-shed, hay-shed, cattle yards, small sheep yards, and established shelter belts. The four-bedroom homestead sits elevated, looking out over the surrounding country. The river block itself is well fenced for easy access and stock movement, with plenty of dry areas and deep, productive silt soils underfoot – making it the ideal wintering or fattening block. It's well served by infrastructure too, with multiple hay sheds and a tidy three-bedroom home on site. The Hurunui River and coast are close by, with fishing – including the salmon run – boating, kayaking and walking tracks all on the doorstep. Cheviot township is approx. 10 minutes away, Christchurch under 90. With Cheviot emerging as a growing hub for viticulture, hops and vegetable production, Cranlea offers scope well beyond traditional dairy support and finishing. A rare chance to secure genuine scale and balance in one line, at a time when properties like this simply aren't coming to market.

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