ASKERNE WINERY // VINEYARD

Askerne comprises 20.63ha (more or less) in two lots, on one title and is a highly regarded integrated viticulture business, well known with award winning Askerne brand. It has a prominent location situated within five minutes of Havelock North with good road frontage in the highly desirable and much sought after Te Mata Mangateretere Road. Askerne also bounds the Tuki Tuki river reserve at the rear of the property.

Dwellings comprise a 1930's three bedroom villa with sleep out and a modern two bedroom cottage built 2005.

Buildings include a Winery, circa 1995 comprising approximately 435sqm with a further overhead canopy covering approximately 243sqm which links the winery to the cellar door and storage area. The cellar door was built in 1989 and is complete with chiller, kitchen, storeroom, cool room and w/c. There are also other supporting winery buildings.

Water is supplied from two consented wells which provide both part overhead sprinkler irrigation for frost protection and water to the winery and cellar door.

There are also two auto start diesel powered windmills for frost protection.

The vineyard comprises 18.07ha and is planted in the following varieties:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Gewurztraminer
- Semillon
- Viognier
- Pinot Gris
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Syrah
- Malbec
- Petit Verdot

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase seriously good real estate with an operating business.

Legal Description
Certificate of Title HBY2/138 being Lot 1, DP 23060; Lot 2, DP28378, BLK XVI Heretaunga SD

Rates (year ended June 2012)
Hawke's Bay Regional Council - $617.16
Hastings District Council - $6,438.80

Rateable Valuation (01/08/10)
Land - $1,600,000
Improvement - $1,200,000
Capital Value - $2,850,000

A full information memorandum is available on request.