Aviary And Livestock Business For Sale

Business description

The Business was established by our client in 1994 and specialises in the breeding and sale of tropical and rare breed birds, plus small animals for retail and export. The business is highly regarded by enthusiasts, private collectors, zoos and retailers as a leading source of quality livestock; attracting visitors and orders from throughout the UK and overseas. Business turnover is in excess of £180,000 per year, gently traded, generating gross profit margin of approximately 42%, with great scope to increase turnover through marketing and development of the site. In addition to livestock, the business also retails a wide range of pet supplies including feeds, accessories, veterinary pharmaceuticals, cages and aviaries from a well presented on-site shop. The sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded business and an outstanding 4 acre premises plus 13 acre residential property with fishing rights on the river Camel.

Leasehold Business price £80,000 (rent TBC)
Freehold Business price (4 acre site) £175,000
Freehold Business price (4 acre site) & residential property (13 acres of land) £750,000

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Accommodation Included.

Location:

The property stretches over 13 acres of land including residential and business premises, barns, outbuildings, paddocks, fields, woodlands and gardens; which our client informs us is the site of an ancient monastery. This idyllic and peaceful site has many interesting and historic features including an ancient holy well and a recently uncovered water garden, served by a natural spring. The attractive detached 4 bedroom owner?s cottage offers a host of original features such as inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers, natural stone flooring and its own enclosed, mature gardens with patio. Briefly the property and grounds comprise:Business:Occupying approximately 4 enclosed acres with footpath leading to a single storey retail sales area of approximately 1000sqft; equipped with a range of retail racking, shelving and gondolas plus sales counter and till point, staff W.C, feed preparation room, staff kitchen and office. To the rear of this is an extensive single storey extension extending to approximately 3,000sqft and containing a wide range of cages and aviaries for the livestock plus small mammal rooms and ancillary areas. Externally there is an extensive array of aviaries, pens and cages housing a large range of birds and livestock with a public footpath leading around all livestock displays, providing convenient viewing.Accommodation: A 2 Storey detached cottage constructed of natural dressed stone under a pitched and slated roof with gardens to front and rear. Internally the property briefly comprises:Ground floor: Entrance hall, spacious fully fitted modern kitchen, dining room and lounge with two feature fireplaces, ground floor shower room, utility room and inner staircase leading to upper floorsFirst floor: Landing leading to, a family bathroom, bedroom and 3 double bedrooms, 2 with built-in wardrobes, and 1 single bedroom.Externally: A range of out buildings including barn, garage and sheds.

Other information

Reasons for selling:

Retirement