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317 South Two Chain Road, Dunsandel, Selwyn

Set Date of Sale, 14 Oct 2026 14:00

198ha

"Rakaia Plains Dairy" Perfect Size and Location

Set in a highly regarded farming location between Rakaia and Dunsandel, this 198 hectare dairy property (subject to final survey) represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a proven, medium-scale dairy operation with strong production, quality infrastructure and reliable water resources.

'Rakaia Plains' comprises approximately 193 hectares of flat, fertile milking platform and a high standard of infrastructure throughout. The irrigation is predominately applied via three centre pivots (approximately 172 ha) and other infrastructure (approximately 15 ha), water is delivered by Central Plains Water (195 shares) with the potential for a further groundwater take from the Little Rakaia Groundwater Allocation Zone.

Farm improvements include a well-maintained 44-aside herringbone dairy shed, recently upgraded with PPP in-shed feeding system and Protrack auto drafting to enhance operational efficiency. Quality accommodation consists of a four-bedroom manager's home, three-bedroom staff house and two-bedroom cottage, all built in 2015. All homes are healthy homes certified.

Combining productive soils, secure water and a prime Canterbury location, the property offers a reliable and efficient dairy platform today while also presenting future opportunities for alternative land uses.

Purchasers will have the option to acquire the high-performing mixed-age herd, providing the opportunity to step into a fully operational dairy business from day one.

Key Features:

• 198ha (subject to final survey)

• Approx. 193ha effective milking platform

• New consent application to lift cow numbers from 700 to 750

• Three well maintained centre pivots cover approximately 172ha

• Potential to add irrigation infrastructure for another 5 ha (approx)

• 195 fully paid CPW shares with storage allocation

• Upgraded 44-aside herringbone dairy shed

• Three quality dwellings built in 2015, all healthy homes certified

• Option to purchase mixed aged dairy herd

• Prime location between Rakaia and Dunsandel

Qualified purchasers will have the opportunity to view the property by appointment only, contact the sole agents for further information. We strongly encourage an early inspection.

Deadline sale closing 2pm, Wednesday 14th October 2026 (unless sold prior)

Additional details

Type

Dairy

Property ID

L41535915

Listed on

16/09/2026

Updated

5 days ago

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Dunsandel, Selwyn

Dunsandel is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Selwyn, one of 31 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Dunsandel is the 11st largest suburb of Selwyn in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Dunsandel provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1990 - 1999. Residential housing stock in Dunsandel is made up of approximately 49% residential housing and 51% lifestyle properties.

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