'Ripanui' offers a rare opportunity to acquire a 1047 hectare high-performing sheep and beef breeding unit within North Canterbury. Renowned for its consistent productivity and proven results, it also offers strong potential for further development allowing purchasers to build on its success while exploring options for intensification or expansion.
The current operation focuses on a mix of crossbred breeding ewes and Angus breeding cows. The property has built a strong reputation for its impressive lamb and calf production and currently supports a robust breeding programme, wintering approximately 3,500 crossbred ewes and 200 Angus cows.
Recent strategic investments in water infrastructure, fertiliser applications, and targeted oversowing have significantly enhanced productivity. These improvements provide a strong platform for further intensification, with clear potential to increase current livestock numbers and overall productivity.
Pasture is largely permanent, with some areas of native grasses, and spans over predominantly rolling to easy hill country interspersed with steeper terrain. A standout feature is the property's excellent balance of warm, northwest-facing slopes.
Well-subdivided into approximately 30 paddocks and blocks, the property benefits from high-quality post-and-wire or netting fencing. A network of well-maintained farm tracks provides reliable access across most areas of the farm.
Domestic and livestock water is supplied from a bore located near the Stanton River. The modern stock water system designed by Waterforce, reticulates water to approximately 13 paddocks, with the remaining areas serviced by natural water sources, including dams and creeks.
The property is well-equipped with improvements including a modern four-stand, raised board woolshed, one three-bay shed, one two-bay haybarn, large cattle yards, and a well-constructed set of modern sheep yards. A charming three-bedroom home complements the property.
Ripanui is a substantial pastoral property in North Canterbury, known for its scale, reliability, and consistent breeding performance. With a long-standing history in producing quality sheep and cattle, it also offers excellent potential for further development and intensification. For those looking to expand an existing operation or invest in a high-performing pastoral asset, Ripanui stands out as a compelling opportunity.
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