A Proven Farmhouse Powerhouse

115 Howard Valley Road, St Arnaud

Tender Closing Wednesday 17th December 2025, 1pm

5 Bed plus Office
2 Bathrooms, 3 Toilets

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Description

Discover an exceptional 357 Ha agricultural property held in two titles (more or less), offering a versatile and highly productive farming unit. With approximately 220 Ha of effective grazing land and a further 93 Ha of ex-forestry now in development and being brought back into pasture, this is a substantial holding with genuine scale and opportunity.

Perfectly positioned for finishing, fattening, or large-scale dairy support, the options here are extensive. Currently utilised for beef fattening, dairy support, and lamb finishing, the block is well-balanced with a mix of fertile flats, rolling country, and productive hill terrain.

Stock water is sourced from a reliable well that has proven sound over many years. The property also benefits from excellent natural water features, with two main creeks-the Maud and the Maggie-running through the valleys.

The farm is well subdivided into approximately 47 paddocks plus five development hill blocks. Pasture quality has been a key focus, supported by a consistent programme of re-grassing and annual cropping.

Improvements are extensive. The well-positioned five-bedroom, two-living-area home sits proudly on an elevated site, capturing excellent sun and wide views across the farm. On-farm infrastructure includes covered concrete and steel cattle yards, sheep yards, a shearing shed, and both a six-bay and a four-bay implement/hay shed-providing everything needed for efficient operation.

Recreational opportunities abound, with hunting, fishing, tramping, skiing, and white-water adventures all essentially on your doorstep. There may also be scope to explore gold mining potential, with the land and wider area well known for its rich gold-mining heritage.

The location is central and convenient-an easy commute to Nelson/Richmond or Marlborough, or head south via Murchison on to Canterbury.

Whether you're expanding existing operations or starting a new venture, this outstanding property offers scale, versatility, and well-maintained infrastructure. A rare opportunity to secure a premium farming unit in a renowned region.

Property Information

Location 115 Howard Valley Road, St Arnaud

Legal Description Lot 5 DP 18609 and Lot 6 DP 355434, SECT 31-33 BLK X Sect 66-67 BLK X Howard SD Lot 3 DP 18801 Lot 4 DP 18609 Lot 2 DP 303095, Lot 3 DP 34934

Local Authority Tasman District Council

Certificate of Titles NL12B/958 and 226196

Land Area 357.1952 HA more or less

Valuation (Sept 2023) RV: $5,330,000 LV: $4,210,000 VI: $1,120,000

Annual Rates $13,120.67 District Council ( 2025/2026 year)

Tenure Freehold

Zoned Rural 2

Built Circa 2004

Construction Block

Roof Tile

Joinery Aluminium, Double Glazed

Bedrooms 5 bedrooms, plus office/ study

Bathrooms 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets

Garaging Double, Internal Access

Kitchen Original, Open Plan

Living Open Plan

Insulation Ceiling and Walls

Flooring Carpet and Tiles

Water Well for house and stock—new filter in garage

Sewerage Septic

Chattels Fixed Floor Coverings, Drapes, Blinds, Stove, Dishwasher, Rangehood, Extractor Fan, Heated Towel Rails, Light Fittings, Fence Units, Yards and Crush, Water Filter Systems, 2 x Pumps.

Access / Tracks Good. Public Access runs through property.

Water Supply Well with pump for stock.

Rainfall 100—2000ml approx annually

Soil Tests Available—check out further property information

Fertiliser Reports Available—check out further property information

Sheds

Hay Barns Six bay hayshed

Implement Shed

Stockyards Cattle yards ( Covered) and Sheep Yards

Shed Shed located on the neighbouring property.