Bayleys
Mike Fraser-Jones Hamilton
'Eversley' - A Prized PossessionWeb ID: 811934
Matamata 2175 Morrinsville-Walton Road
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This 174-hectare fattening unit between Matamata and Morrinsville is a trophy that would be a pleasure to own. Located alongside the classic Walton Country Golf Course, and just a few kilometres off State Highway 27, 'Eversley' really stands out. The property has been owned by the same family for 100 years which must be an endorsement of its enduring qualities. With road frontage onto two boundaries much of the property can be viewed from the comfort of your vehicle. The mostly gentle rolling contour allows in excess of 800 rising two year dairy heifers to be farmed with around 1,000-1,200 bales of silage and hay to be harvested annually. A good mix of ash and clay loam soils with strong and clean pastures make for a fertile and productive unit. The property is well set up with races to all 86 paddocks. The fencing is mostly 2-3 wire electric internally and permanent on the boundaries. The property is split by a side road into two blocks of 101 hectares and 73 hectares. Infrastructure is good with centrally located cattle yards, a large implement shed (with lockable workshop) adjacent to the main home along with storage facilities and three hay barns. There are two dwellings with the main homestead being older however sitting in a prominent position overlooking much of the property in a lovely setting. The second home is tenanted and is in good order. Water is sourced from two bores (one on each block) and pressure and gravity reticulated around the entire property. A good fertiliser and pasture maintenance regime sees this property in great heart with the owners having the luxury of the same manager for 25 years. The current group of graziers are keen to retain their cattle here as they always return home in top condition. This is a once in a one-hundred-year opportunity to own a very desirable, very practical and easy to manage unit in a top location.