Aroha Downs - Outstanding in all Respects

Aroha Downs is an outstanding 601ha farming property situated at View Hill, Oxford, a foothills location with a high rainfall. It has long been regarded as one of Canterbury's finest farming properties.
It is a mixture of mostly flats with some easy hill country. Ease of access with an excellent lane system, deep fertile soils, and the ability to cultivate most of the property combined with approximately 175ha of irrigation ensure Aroha Downs is suitable for any livestock or cropping practice.
Current farming practices include a long history of large dairy grazing, and bull finishing, while historically the property was farmed as a notable sheep and cattle breeding and finishing property.
The property has outstanding farm infrastructure with quality farm buildings, large Te Pari cattle yards, excellent stock and domestic water supply system including 54 units of county water with two to three large troughs per paddock. The irrigation water supply is from bores and is distributed via two modern Valley centre pivots covering approximately 92ha with approximately 83ha via an Ocmis hard hose with Briggs linear boom. Regular feed crops, fertiliser inputs and a robust re-grassing program have been a priority over recent years. Clever paddock subdivision and extensive shelter are other benefits.
The property is complemented with a substantial, permanent material, four-bedroom homestead, main with en suite and WIR. It features open-plan kitchen / dining / living, separate lounge and is large and spacious throughout. The stunning home is set in sprawling lawns, with a tennis court, established trees and enchanting established gardens. There is also a three-bedroom brick cottage.
In summary, Aroha Downs is a unique property, set up to support a wide range of farming options and should be given very early consideration by potential purchasers looking to acquire a premier Canterbury farm.
We recommend prospective purchasers act with haste as properties of this calibre rarely come to the market.