For farmers, making a connection to the land you work on is important. The best results often come from those who work with their land, care for it and keep it healthy. Real estate agent Michael Griffiths says it is easy to make that connection to the property at 614 Te Maire Road in Te Kopuru, Northland that is now on the market with First National Roper and Jones.
Michael is a Kaipara local and has known the farm for many years. He has witnessed its progress over the years, and through several owners as families grew up there.
“The land has a great relationship with people. They become more peaceful and connect to the land here. They are community and family orientated and this farm brings the best out in people,” Michael says.
The property is handily located close to the local farming communities of Te Kopuru (10km) and Dargaville (25km), or an hour and 15 minute drive to Whangarei. The local primary school is just 7km away, and there are a wide range of sporting and cultural activities to get involved with in the supportive and stable community.
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Michael says the owners of this property don't have to fight to keep the land healthy and a lot of that comes from its location and the great soils it is made up of.
“It gets through wet seasons well and recovers well after dry spells,” Michael says. “That really helps to cut the stress levels of the owners in half,” he adds.
Redhill sandy loam soil predominates 160 hectares of the 222 hectare property and is the feature of the farm. The other 60 hectares consists of Te Kopuru and Tikinui soil types, which are arguably some of the best Northland soils to farm.
The location of the property means there is water on either side. It is close to the stunning west coast beaches and overlooks the Wairoa River arm of the Kaipara harbour with great views to the mountains beyond. Michael says it is just a peaceful and pleasant place to be.
The dairy property is currently in seven titles, is mostly flat or with gentle undulating contour and has approximately 210 hectares of grazing split into 108 paddocks. It boasts a reliable water supply and easy access with excellent road and boundary frontage. It has a great fertiliser history, with regular fertiliser and lime applications resulting in quality pastures.
The farm infrastructure is well maintained and includes a 36 aside herringbone cowshed, yards and an implement shed, supported with good access races for stock movement and an underpass for crossing the road. There are two four-bedroom homes with double garages on the farm along with a detached sleepout.
Currently the farm is run by a couple who are looking to the next step in their future and Michael believes that with current developments in the area, this farm is now ready for its own journey into the future and has loads of potential.
“There is a large Dam/Reservoir being constructed close by which the farm has the opportunity to utilise,” Michael says.
“There is considerable potential for production gains with more intensive management and there is the possibility of developing alternative horticultural land use here.”
Michael says getting properties of this quality on the market is rare, especially ones with so much potential, so he encourages interested buyers to make contact for more information.