209 Ruanui Road, Taihape, Rangitikei, Wanganui

This well-located property borders the Hautapu River while a short road frontage hides a large basin of well-developed easy rolling hill country, and a large two-storey homestead.

Located 11 kilometres north-west of Taihape on Ruanui Road in the tightly held Mataroa district, the farm comprises 149 hectares (more or less) across both sides of the road and bounds the Hautapu River and Pahekeheke Stream.

Most of the easier contour has been cultivated for winter crops then re-grassed and is balanced by strong medium hill country with some steeper faces. The new grasses and a strong history of fertiliser enable Ohinepua to consistently finish all progeny, plus many bought in Friesian bulls.

A spacious 1903 homestead set on a sheltered and elevated site provides four bedrooms upstairs and open-plan living downstairs.

The farm is serviced with a tidy four-stand wool-shed and covered sheep yards, plus a well laid out cattle yard facility on Ruanui Road and a four-bay implement shed with a lockup adjacent to the homestead.