36 Years Established Queensland Boarding Kennels And Cattery For Sale

Business description

Situated on the Capricorn Coast the free hold property is surrounded by tranquil natural bushland and only a stones throws away from the beautiful sandy beaches of Keppel bay.

The property has been recently extensively renovated with a completely new council approved cattery and 5 bay residents parking shed.
An expanding cliental base provided by the regions mining industry and the area a renowned tourist destination ensures strong future growth and massive improvement potential for turnover.

The current turnover is $300,000 plus this financial year with high profit margin making this business an excellent investment.
Enjoy the benefits of a coastal lifestyle with warm weather beautiful one day perfect the next. The region is part of the Great Barrier Reef and is renowned for its fishing and boating and beautiful tropical islands. The one acre property is situated on Farnborough Road five minutes north of the coastal town of Yeppoon and 35 minutes from the major regional township of Rockhampton. The property has a wide road frontage with easy access and plenty of parking for its clientele.

The new fully air- conditioned cattery has a capacity for 60 cats and since opening on March 2010 has been well patronised with a steady increase in business. The kennels can accommodate 100 dogs and averages 40 to 50% occupancy between holiday periods with 100% occupancy during all holiday periods. All holiday periods are booking out 3 months in advance including Christmas 2011.
The cattery is fully insulated and air conditioned with inverter split systems. It has a modern kitchen and its own reception area. The cages can be adjusted to increase capacity during busy periods with three larger condo style cages with beds and large play areas suited for owners with a number of cats or extended stays. The flooring is long wearing industrial two-pack and the cattery has a DVD player and a large flat screen LCD Television.

The main residence is two stories with top floor fully air conditioned 3 bedrooms, new modern kitchen, dining, study and bathroom including front and large rear covered verandas. All windows and doors have security or fly screens fitted. Bottom floor has self contained flat with a new modern kitchen and bathroom and laundry area with its own 2 bay covered garage. There is a food preparation area including benches, freezer and fridge storage plus kennel and cattery laundry area and staff toilet. The caretaker flat is currently rented at $140 week and is not included in the GTO figures of the kennels.
The reception area is a newly renovated and air conditioned Atco fully equipped with networked laptops running pet admin programme with a card banking facility. The kennel has its own web site www.yeppoonboardingkennels.com.au and is listed with most pet directories.

The kennel has a dedicated heated hydro bathing and drying area with room for expansion or a grooming saloon area if required.
We offer a pet pickup and delivery service as well as beach walk sessions which are both proving popular.
The property has recently been fully fenced including all dog run yards, water is supplied by 2 fully automated bores, supplying adequate water for all washing and cleaning needs.
The property has extensive land scaping with new native gardens recently added around the cattery. Well established trees provide shade and privacy including pine, mango and Australian natives.

The kennel complex is divided into many separate areas for small and large dogs. This allows dogs separate runs with animals of the same size and in turn effectively allows the kennel to run larger numbers of animals and minimise costs. The large kennel complex has recently been refurbished with new roofing and kennel upgrades while the smaller dog complex has had synthetic grass installed with two-pack flooring in the kennel. The kennel has enjoyed strong growth over the last six years it has an excellent reputation through word of mouth and its innovated style in boarding animals has lead to a repeat and growing clientele base.
The mining industry is set to expand in the area with sixty thousand new workers in the region over the next 10 years this will lead to an increase in clientele as well as property pricing increasing in the region.

All equipment is supplied including
• 2009 Hyundai Tucson with decals.
• Dog transport trailer Yeppoon boarding kennel decals.
• Husqvarna zero turn mower.
• High pressure water cleaners.
• Back up generator.


Early viewing essential to fully appreciate, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a lifestyle with an excellent income with all the hard work done. All enquires only to Matt and Rachel by completing the 'contact seller' form below.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

The main residence is two stories with top floor fully air conditioned 3 bedrooms, new modern kitchen, dining, study and bathroom including front and large rear covered verandas. All windows and doors have security or fly screens fitted. Bottom floor has self contained flat with a new modern kitchen and bathroom and laundry area with its own 2 bay covered garage. There is a food preparation area including benches, freezer and fridge storage plus kennel and cattery laundry area and staff toilet. The flat is currently rented at $140 week and is not included in the GTO figures of the kennels.

Location:

The one acre property is situated on Farnborough Road five minutes north of the coastal town of Yeppoon and 35 minutes from the major regional township of Rockhampton.
Google 546 Farnborough Road Yeppoon 4703.

Size in square feet:

one acre.

Planning consent:

New cattery has full council approval.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Over the last five years the kennel has been renovated including a new cattery to cater for the expansion in the business. The region has continued to expand with the mining industry leading the expansion with an estimated sixty thousand new workers in the region over the next 10 years this will lead to an increase in clientele as well as property pricing increasing in the region.

The benefits are higher average incomes in the region and higher numbers of pet owners that can afford to travel and board their pets. This region has undergone boom periods in the past and is set for yet another massive boom

Competition / Market:

Yeppoon Boarding kennel and cattery is the only kennel on the Capricorn coast or in Yeppoon. It has been established for 36 years and now enjoys an excellent reputation in the region. Due to the inhibitive costs and environmental and council regulations involved in establishing new kennels it would be unlikely that a competitor would consider opening a new kennel.

Reasons for selling:

Owners considering semi retirement and extensive over sea travel.

Years established:

36 years established.

Other information

Support & training:

We have causal staff well trained and capable of running the business . Training in operation and procedures will be provided.

Financing available:

Seller would consider all proposals in confidence

Website:

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Home based:

This business can be run from home.