Jason Rickard

Welcome to Riversdale Homestead, where timeless elegance meets modern charm. This stunning home was built in the 1880's and is listed under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category 2 site. It has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard while keeping its original character intact.Set amongst mature old-world settings with approx. 1.5 ha of English style trees bordering the homestead and creating a peaceful idylic setting.This is an equine enthusiasts dream property with arena, stables/looseboxes, feed/tackroom plus post & rail horse paddocks. Additional land area for that added income or more horses.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of local history. The current vendors have put their heart and soul into renovating the property using replica period pieces to maintain the era of the home yet providing modern conveniences and comfort. Don't be the one who misses out - call today to secure your private viewing.

This impressive 516m2 home (designed by renowned Queenstown architects, Wyatt and Gray), is situated on 25 hectares of highly productive land, with captivating views of Mt Hutt and the Southern Alps. This property is ideally located on the Methven Highway, half way between Methven and Ashburton, offering a perfect blend of rural living and convenience. Upon arrival you can't help being wowed into thinking this is something special, with a long meandering driveway leading you up to an impressive bespoke homestead.The homestead certainly shows the detail and thought that the current vendors have put into the home for the entertainment of overseas business clients in grandeur! With a well positioned executive office to tidy up business before an evening meal in the formal dining room and then adjourning into a formal, yet comfortable, lounge all showcasing the very best of Mid Canterbury - The Southern Alps.The family is well thought of with a separate wing for everyday living. The natural light filled kitchen and living room are just off the main foyer with a cosy warm logburner for those winter nights and an expansive outdoor living area easily accessed from the living room. You'll be impressed with the separate master bedroom suite upstairs with a balcony giving panoramic views. His and her's wardrobes on the way through to a divine light filled ensuite with a vaulted ceiling adding spaciousness and elegance not to mention the spa bath, double handbasins and tiled shower.A separate wing for the remaining three bedroom including a guest room with ensuite, all featuring vaulted ceilings, feature wardrobes and panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Another office/fourth bedroom plus a family bathroom are all accessed off a light filled corridor, with separate access at one end.This home also boasts five car garaging, complete with three roller doors and a mezzanine floor. A large pond is a striking feature of the property, situated in front of the home. With high quality Mayfield silt loams soils and spray irrigation making this an excellent proposition for a range of farming types including horticulture, high value seed production, arable, livestock grazing and stock finishing. ALIL shares are included in the sale.The current vendors have put their heart and soul into this property and now is the time for you to purchase this rare and exceptional property. Ignore all previous marketing this property is going to auction - vendors instructions are to sell.

With the vendors change of plans this becomes your opportunity to purchase a premium NW located lifestyle section. With title already issued, post and rail fencing in place plus power and fibre at the boundary - what are you waiting for? Now is the time to jump in and secure this lifestyle section with the added bonus of a concept plan package to the value of $2,500 plus GST when you purchase this property. Pick up the phone now before you miss out on this fantastic opportunity to wake up everyday to the spectacular mountain views.

The bones of this property are there, efficiency is there, it now just needs some fresh hands. With modern infrastructure and further additions being made as late as 2018 the farm is there and waiting for a new owner to take to the next level. Having feed and loafing pads mitigates some of the ongoing environmental challenges and puts the farm ahead of the curve. Come and view a dairy farm with location, scale and efficiency at its heart.

If you're in search of a lifestyle property that fulfills all your requirements, then this one could be an ideal choice for you. Boasting a comfortable four bedroom family home that is nestled in a private setting, surrounded by beautiful and mature gardens. Additionally, there is ample shedding available which could be used to rear calves or use as a contractor's base. Subdivided into seven paddocks with a central lane for ease of all your stock movements to and from the yards. So if you feel like this is the perfect place for you, then you're welcome to come and have a look.

Are you looking for a unique piece of paradise to call your own? Look no further than our centrally located 109.4 ha (more or less) property, with a multitude of options. With breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and overlooking the Rakaia river, this property is truly one-of-a-kind and offers a rare opportunity to secure a slice of South Island paradise. If you are looking for the ultimate lifestyle, then The Sanctuary could be perfect, being on the doorstep of some of the South Island's best activities including New Zealand best ski fields, Opuke hot pools, tramping, mountain bike trails, jet boating, fishing and hunting just to name a few. The Sanctuary is also suitable for a traditional range of farming income streams including sheep, beef, or dairy grazing or diversify into an alternative option like chicken farming, eco-tourism or a native plant nursery. There's even a perfect spot for building your off grid dream home - north facing and offering magnificent views of the Alps. But The Sanctuary isn't for everyone, if you don't like the noise from the thousands of birds, wind rushing through the trees or the sound of water rolling over ancient shingle then this place is definitely not for you!

As you drive along an English styled tree lined and hedged lane you turn and enter "The Village Green", an immediate vista of the Southern Alps and foothills strikes, you feel instant relaxation and the germination of your future starts to evolve. Meticulously planned, quality development, accessed from a broad curling road with planted verge, large terraced sections of 1000sqm to 2020sqm overlooking the Lake Hood Subdivision - it just feels like "Home".Take some time and consider all the lifestyle and recreational facilities at hand - water sports, boating, fishing, lake track walks and/ or off to the hills for a shot of alpine adventures. Lot 19 Springdale Avenue - 1212sqm - $345,000Lot 20 Springdale Avenue - 2020sqm - $345,000Lot 21 Springdale Avenue - 1717sqm - $340,000Lot 23 Springdale Avenue - 1016sqm - $325,000Lot 24 Springdale Avenue - 1203sqm - $330,000Lot 25 Springdale Avenue - 1432sqm - $335,000Lot 26 Springdale Avenue - 1000sqm - $340,000

- Executive bareland lifestyle section bordering the golf course 1 ha approx - subject to subdivision Stunning mountain views and very close to town on the favoured north-west side Zoned Residential D Build your dream home and have plenty of room for children and pets An exclusive opportunity to build beside the Ashburton golf course

• Exciting new development on the southern edge of the Rakaia township Sustainability at its core Lots ranging from 4496 m2 to 42,734 m2 A leading global animal nutrition group a cornerstone investor Some sites situated on State Highway One for maximum exposure Pricing from $40/m2 plus GST This is an exclusive offering - come and be part of a state of the art development.

• 2.2198 ha Bareland lifestyle section bordering the Ashburton Golf Course Post and rail boundary fencing Stunning mountain views Situated on the favoured NW side of Ashburton Zoned Residential D •Build your dream home now title available Don't wait buy today