Sheep and Beef Finishing

The total land area of 179 and 216 Rankin Road is 304.8341 hectares held in 6 titles.
Located 27 kilometres east of Whakatane this finishing property is grazing 420 R1 & R2 service bulls, and 350 in-lamb ewes.
There is approximately 80 hectares of flat to easy rolling contour, all lying with a predominantly northly aspect. Part of this area is used as an airstrip with a 60-tonne fertiliser bin in place and accessed from a well-formed and gravelled all-weather heavy transport lane. Being sunny and naturally sheltered, much of this area could be considered for horticulture development.

An ongoing investment in capital improvement has taken place with significant infrastructure upgrades including new access bridges, intensive subdivision supported with electric, a stockyard and load out race upgrade with capacity to work 150 head of R2 and older cattle complete with three way drafting, weighing pad and crush handling facility. The yards are located with good heavy vehicle access and built for ease of stock work and safe handling.

Other infrastructure includes a well maintained 4-stand woolshed with a 450 head capacity covered night pen, a workshop, and a 2-bay implement shed. There has been a significant upgrade made to the water supply system with two independent systems in place.
The homestead is split level with three bedrooms. It has a modern kitchen with open plan living design and features an office, mud room with shower, and large storage areas, The living area commands expansive rural and harbour views. Summer family camp outs can be held in the old Whare when the warm summer nights permit.

There are pockets of mature and regenerating bush hosting specimen Puriri and other like native trees. A rare Kahikitea stand is fenced off, and this area with its elevated views and isolation make farm tourism and glamping a possible consideration.
A second access could be created off Papanui Road. The majestic views out over the harbour, out to sea and along the coast, has possible potential for a unique lifestyle development.

The farm is located 18.9km west of Opotiki, and 27km east of Whakatane. The Ohope Surf Club is 21 kilometres from the farm, and it is 11km to the Waiotahe River mouth and Waiotahe Surf Club and beach.
The Bay of Plenty is one of the fastest growing areas in NZ attracting families with its warm climate, and good proximity to safe surf beaches and its pristine freshwater rivers. City centres of Rotorua and Tauranga are just over 115km distant.

Drystock finishing farms with this scale are tightly held in the Eastern Bay. Call Phil now to make a time to view this attractive property and in so secure an opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle this property and this location will bring you and your family in the years to come.

For Sale by Tender (unless sold prior)
Plus GST (if any)