Rushbrooks Road, Leeston, Canterbury

Price by Negotiation 

Boasting an ‘A Grade’ audit report, Rushbrook Farm is an environmentally sustainable, future-proofed, large-scale landholding.

347.9209ha (more or less) situated in a strategic location currently operating as a fully self-contained dairy operation, milking approximately 1,050 cows, dropping back to approximately 850 cows through the winter with an average of approximately 575,600kg/MS over the past three years. Infrastructure is the key to this flexible farming system with a double 53-aside Herringbone shed, 1,000 cow barn, large silage bunkers, numerous calf sheds, and an array of supporting sheds and barns.

With an abundance of water, Rushbrook Farm is consented for 258L/sec provided by numerous shallow wells. The majority of the property is able to be irrigated, with the bulk via five pivots and the balance by Rotorainer, gun, and some sprinklers.

Complementing the operation are three large-family homes, two smaller homes, and two cottages. A scale farm wintering all cows on-farm, operating a simple system supported by ‘Penrose’ Farm, only a short distance away. With multiple titles, low N loss, low-cost water and infrastructure ensures a strong future for this attractive farm.

‘Penrose Farm’ Run in conjunction with Rushbrook, a 93.45719ha (more or less) support block situated right on Leeston’s back door. A good shape with consent to irrigate 75L/sec over the whole farm, if required. Approximately 54ha is irrigated via one centre pivot, this property is subdivided into 14 paddocks with a large family home, numerous sheds including a 284sqm hayshed. Penrose and Rushbrook are available to purchase as one operation or individually. 

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