High-country grazing farm has multiple recreational benefits
A picturesque livestock farm in the Central Otago with panoramic views and the perfect landscape for a multitude of recreational activities, has been placed on the market for sale.
The Larches, a sheep and beef grazing operation currently running half-bred sheep and Anguscross cattle, sits at the entrance to the Cardrona Valley, at 446 Cardrona Valley Road on the outskirts of Wanaka leading into the Crown Range.
The 976-hectare property is spread over a mix of irrigated Cardrona River flats, along with lower north/north-west facing terraces and rocky outcrop hills climbing up to the skyline of the
Pisa Range.
The freehold farm is now on the market for sale by deadline treaty through Bayleys Wanaka, with offers closing on June 4, 2021.
Bayleys Wanaka sales manager Mat Andrews said The Larches
offered a magnificent opportunity for a multitude of future uses bringing an extremely rare offering to the market in the Wanaka/ Queenstown Lakes region.
“As a productive block, The Larches is easily run as a sole operation with the support of various contractors on an ‘as-required’ basis.”
Farm infrastructure across the property includes a woolshed with covered sheep yards, cattle yards, a large implement shed with four double bays and electric doors, a lockable chemical storage shed, and a hay barn.
Accommodation on the property consists of a modern single-level 145-sqm residence complete with a purpose-built sleepout. There are also several rudimentary cribs or farmhands’ cottages spread around the farm away from the main dwelling.
“Elsewhere, tucked away on the property are several duck ponds and, with deer and wildlife wandering the property, The Larches is a hunter’s paradise - not to mention incredible walking, hiking and mountain biking tracks and views around the hilltop portions of the farm,” Andrews said.
On the lower paddocks, the Cardrona River winds its way around mature poplar and willow trees down the valley, while in the hills there are stunning views encompassing both Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea, along with the surrounding mountains from various parts of the property.
“Combined, these multiple aesthetics and wildlife environments make The Larches a ‘jewel in the crown’ for any investor, farmer, or lifestyle enthusiast wanting to own property in this wonderful part of New Zealand.”