Welcome to your 'live the dream' flood-free rural property complete with a well-established and very well-respected business included! This is a unique opportunity with both lifestyle living and lucrative self-employment in one package. Situated on 25 acres of useable land, only 10 minutes from Grafton CBD, but in a tranquil country setting, it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.
Enjoy the lifestyle, fresh air, and serenity, whilst still being close to all necessary amenities. With the pacific motorway just 6 minutes away, Grafton airport a short 5-minute drive, a choice of quality schools at hand, convenient access to Coffs Harbour in just 45 minutes, and the Gold Coast only 2.5 hours away, you'll have the very best of both worlds.
The business:
The property boasts a premier licensed award winning dog and cat boarding facility that serves as an essential service throughout the communities of the Clarence Valley and Northern rivers districts. Whether accommodating general holiday requests, customers at short notice, or emergency situations, this business currently goes the extra mile for all its customers and is in both constant and growing demand. There is enormous potential for expansion and /or diversification, limited only by your imagination, or just walk in and immediately reap the rewards. As a walk-in walk-out deal with fully trained and dedicated management staff in place all the hard work is done. There is an easy-to-operate computerised booking system with an extensive database of existing customers included. Established as Skye park pet resort & Day Spa in October 2014, it has quickly become a premier facility with accolades that speak for themselves.
Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards People's Choice final 12 (voted by the community and from over 100 nominations)2017 and 2019.
Clarence Valley Excellence in Business People's Choice award WINNER 2018 (not held again since 2019 thanks to covid).
Clarence Valley Excellence in Business and Professional services Award WINNER, and finalist in the northern rivers regional business excellence awards, as well as high commendation top four WHS judges award 2019.
WINNER The New Idea Magazine Australia-wide best local business in 2021(customer nominated).
Chamber of Commerce 'Strength through adversity' finalist Top 8 2022.
Most recently recognised as one of the top 45 noteworthy businesses in the Northern Rivers, featured by invitation in the northern rivers business NSW stories book 'In Good Company'.
The business complex has 61 roomy indoor/ outdoor kennels, 16 cat units, large, grassed exercise areas, and units for special needs, some air-conditioned and most with a cooling misting system for comfort in the hot weather. Plus, there is a well-equipped kennel kitchen catering for many 5-paw menu options. With a website and a popular Face Book page, the resort currently mostly relies upon word of mouth and veterinary referrals. With new customers growing daily, the potential for growth is still enormous, especially with greater advertising. Already with regular customers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, and everywhere in between as well as local custom there is also a significant opportunity to expand into untapped areas including Casino, Lismore, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, and surrounds where pet boarding services are limited.
The Residence:
The residence is a charming low-set brick home featuring three bedrooms all with built-in robes, a bathroom with separate bath and shower, large laundry, lots of storage with two double linen presses, and tiled throughout.
Additionally, there is a large 4th room currently housing the home office, gym, guest bedroom and bar freezer, fridge and double storage cupboard. The modern kitchen, only 6 years old, provides a light and delightful space for culinary adventures. The house is fully insulated and with three reverse cycle air conditioners and 6 ceiling fans you will be comfortable all year round.
The fully fenced acreage perimeter with two individually fenced paddocks, has the capacity for livestock, with two large spring fed dams, town water and two freshwater tanks all your water needs are catered for. There is a BBQ area, fire pit area and covered entertainment area, as well as a fully fenced above ground pool so all your leisure needs are also catered for.
Other practical amenities include an extra-large two bay shed with an attached car port, a commercial freezer, and a garden shed. Also included in the sale is a Dixon ride on mower with large tow barrow, push mower, whipper snipper and various other gardening implements. The included 2008 iLoad van is fully set up as the pet taxi.
There are extensive established native gardens and scattered fruit trees and the asphalt driveway provides easy access to both residence and kennel complex. There is also a long list of native wildlife and birds who share this peaceful paradise.
So embrace the rural lifestyle and don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own this picturesque rural haven encompassing a thriving pet resort business. Already so successful, this remarkable property and business has undeniable potential for future growth.
For further information, contact Toby Power at 0417 696 564 or email tobyp@doughertyproperty.com.au.
The size of Clarenza is approximately 64.8 square kilometres. It has 1 park. The population of Clarenza in 2011 was 562 people. By 2016 the population was 557 showing a population decline of 0.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Clarenza is 50-59 years. Households in Clarenza are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Clarenza work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 81.6% of the homes in Clarenza were owner-occupied compared with 82% in 2016.
Clarenza has 324 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Clarenza have seen a 66.61% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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