405 Upper Downs Road, Mount Somers Wakare - diverse sustainability
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Available PropertyFiles:
- Awards.pdf
- Brochure - 405 Upper Downs Road.pdf
- CRC092087 - to discharge contaminants - Jetmaster.pdf
- Cultivatable Paddocks.pdf
- Fence Type.pdf
- Fertiliser Purchases June 2023 to May 2026.pdf
- Health and Safety - Hazard Notice.pdf
- LIM - Part 1.pdf
- LIM - Part 2.pdf
- LIM - Part 3.pdf
- LIM - Part 4.pdf
- Native Riparian Planting.pdf
- Overseer - Farm Details Report Year End 2026 Wakare Ltd.pdf
- Overseer - Summary Report Year End 2026 Wakare Ltd.pdf
- Paddock Cover - August 2026.pdf
- Paddock and Block Map.pdf
- Soil Tests.pdf
- Stock Numbers 2024 and 2025.pdf
- Stock Water Lines.pdf
- Titles.pdf
Property Description
Set amongst the rolling foothills of the renowned Surrey Hills district, Wakare spans approximately 1,465 hectares, offering a well-balanced mix of productive farmland, extensive infrastructure and outstanding mountain and rural views. With elevations ranging from approximately 450 to 850 metres above sea level, the property provides scale, diversity and flexibility across multiple livestock enterprises.Significant development in recent years has increased production and revenue across the Angus herd, breeding deer unit and ewe flock. The farming system provides flexibility to respond to market conditions, with Angus bulls retained after weaning for sale to the dairy industry, weaner deer finished on farm, and lambs managed as trading stock, with ewe hoggets retained and male lambs finished.
Approximately 400 hectares of gentle to rolling front country forms the productive engine room of the farm, with much of the area cultivatable. Development includes riparian plantings, fenced gullies and wetlands, an extensive laneway network and well-formed tracks providing efficient access to yards, feed sheds and dwellings. Around 1,000 hectares of rolling to steeper hill country provides numerous grazing blocks suited to breeding stock and summer grazing. Further subdivision, water reticulation and holding tank investment have improved grazing management, livestock performance and stock water reliability.
Quality improvements include a main homestead completed in 2009, a renovated manager’s residence with an additional bedroom completed in 2023, and a modern three-bedroom cottage completed in 2017.
Purchased by the Salvesen family in 2008, Wakare has been developed with a strong focus on productivity, sustainability and long-term appeal. Its environmental achievements were recognised as a 2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalist.
Wakare presents a rare opportunity to secure a substantial, proven and highly regarded Mid Canterbury farming property.
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“Mike is a highly driven individual with a deep passion for both people and real estate, particularly in rural areas. With his unique understanding of rural life, he embarked on a successful career in rural real estate thirteen years ago and has since gained a wealth of experience in the field.
Before moving into real estate, Mike spent over twenty years working in the livestock industry, giving him a profound appreciation for the joys and challenges of living in rural landscapes. He skillfully combines this knowledge and experience with his real estate expertise to offer a personalized and distinctive approach to his clients. His range of services covers all aspects of rural real estate, and his clientele and projects are diverse.
Over the years, Mike has built an extensive network of contacts throughout the country, enabling him to tap into a wide range of resources to find the perfect property for his clients or connect sellers with the ideal buyers. This extensive reach enhances his ability to deliver exceptional results for every vendor he works with.
Mike's reputation is founded on his trustworthy nature and honest approach. He consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. His genuine care for his local community is evident, and as a family man with his own lifestyle property, he understands the importance and joy of finding that dream property for his clients.
In summary, Mike's unparalleled passion, drive, and extensive experience in rural real estate, coupled with his commitment to integrity and strong work ethic, make him a trusted and successful agent in the industry.”
Contact Rob McConachy
Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
03 307 7377 021 823 406 rob.mcconachy@bayleys.co.nz All Listings
Knowledgeable, strategic, and deeply invested in his clients’ success, Rob McConachy brings over 25 years of rural professional experience, including 17 years Rural Banking across Canterbury. Trusted with guiding farming businesses through growth, succession, land acquisition, and a range of market cycles, Rob now applies this expertise to rural and lifestyle property sales.
Rob understands how integral rural property is to the farming balance sheet. His focus is on achieving outcomes that support long term resilience and the creation of generational wealth for farming families. With a background spanning finance, valuation, soil fertility, environmental sustainability, and governance, he brings a rigorous and strategic lens to every property decision.
A relationship driven professional, Rob is known for clear communication, integrity, and his ability to navigate complex transactions with confidence. His extensive networks across agribusiness, finance, and professional advisory circles provide clients with depth, insight, and access that add real value throughout the process.
As a fourth generation farm owner and trustee to family farming assets, Rob brings lived experience of the challenges and opportunities facing the rural sector. This firsthand understanding is complemented by a competitive mindset, shaped by lifelong involvement in sport and community leadership roles, and a passion for helping clients make informed decisions that create opportunity today and confidence for future generations.
