Set in the quiet rural setting of View Hill, this versatile 22.96 hectare property offers an excellent large lifestyle or entry level farm just a ten minute drive from Oxford and a 50 minute drive to central Christchurch. At the heart of the property is a well-presented approximately 189m2 brick home, offering three bedrooms plus an office or additional single bedroom and recently modernised kitchen and bathrooms. The home is designed for practical family living, with the master bedroom offering an ensuite and WIR, and a generous open-plan kitchen and dining, complemented by two separate living areas both opening to the patio area which is ideal for families or those wanting flexibility. Year-round comfort is assured with a heat pump and a Yunka multi-fuel fire with wetback, while a large adjoining carport provides convenient covered access. Outbuildings are well suited to lifestyle, equestrian, or small-scale farming use, including a four-bay implement shed, an older deer shed with yards currently used for loading and handling cattle, and stables with power connected. The property is currently finishing cattle, and could also be suited to deer farming, calf rearing, sheep or dairy support, presenting an appealing opportunity for those seeking a quality rural lifestyle or first farm in this sought after location.

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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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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