An opportunity to secure your own slice of rural heaven approximately 10 minutes from Oxford. Set at the base of the foothills, this 50.55ha summer-safe property blends productive land with lifestyle appeal. The home is four bedrooms, three bathrooms, double-glazed and heated with a log burner connected to a wetback. Outdoors, a triple garage with power and concrete floor, cattle yards, two-bay and three-bay sheds, well sub-divided paddocks and laneways along with the rolling to steeper grazing terrain complete the picture. A self-contained sleepout with ensuite and kitchenette adds flexibility for guests, extended family (unconsented). Second Dwelling on the property is not for sale and will be re located prior to settlement. This is your chance to combine scale, productivity and lifestyle in one extraordinary property.

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Spanning 357 hectares in the tightly held Oxford district, Hudson Dairy Farm is a substantial dairy operation offering a proven, well-balanced farming business where scale, water reliability and efficient systems combine to drive strong results. Currently peak milking 1,130 cows and forecasting approximately 485,000 kgMS for the 2025/26 season, the property is supported by a farming system built around consistency, control and operational ease. Excellent farm infrastructure with a well-positioned 60-bail rotary shed featuring a modern milking plant, ACR’s, in-shed feeding, Protrack automatic drafting and modern effluent system. This is backed by a wide range of support facilities including multiple calf sheds, implement storage and workshop space. Water supply is a core strength, supplied via Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) scheme, supported by a substantial 300,000m³ storage pond and an extensive irrigation network including seven centre pivots and fixed grid—ensuring dependable application across the highly productive Lismore, Balmoral and Darnley soils. The farm is efficiently configured, with good subdivision, a well-formed laneway network and practical paddock layout—enhancing stock movement and pasture management. Accommodation is of a high standard, with a Lockwood manager’s home complemented by four additional dwellings—providing flexibility to support workforce requirements at scale. A compelling large-scale dairy opportunity delivering performance, infrastructure and reliability in a highly regarded North Canterbury location.

Tender 05 June 2026

Covering 280 hectares in the well-regarded Oxford district, Emerald Dairy Farm is a capable and thoughtfully developed dairy platform, bringing together scale, secure water and functional infrastructure to support steady, repeatable performance. Currently peak milking 890 cows and on track to produce 403,000 kgMS in 2025/26, the operation is driven by a disciplined farming system that promotes consistency, control and straightforward management. At the centre of the farm is a 70-bail rotary shed, equipped with in-shed feeding, Protrack automatic drafting, ACR’s, upgraded milk cooling and modern effluent system. A dependable range of supporting improvements includes calf rearing facilities, implement storage and workshop space. Water reliability is a defining feature, sourced from Waimakariri Irrigation Limited scheme water alongside a groundwater take, with the addition of a 113,000m³ storage pond to maintain supply through the irrigation season. Distribution is via centre pivots and fixed grid, servicing Darnley and Mayfield silt loam soils recognised for their versatility and productive output. The farm layout is practical and easy to operate, with a tidy laneway network, solid fencing and well-planned subdivision contributing to efficient stock movement and pasture utilisation. Accommodation is well suited to the scale of the operation, with a manager’s home supported by three additional dwellings—providing a comfortable and functional setup for staff. A sound and dependable dairy property offering scale, functionality and water certainty in a proven North Canterbury location.

Tender 05 June 2026