Luxury Accommodation Lodge Lifestyle Opportunity Business For Sale

Business description

The Ridge Luxury Country Lodge is a custom built property with a lot of attention having been paid to the privacy of both the guests and the owners. Set high on a ridge with bush and sea views, the ground floor comprises of 3 luxury super king or twin guest’s suites all with spacious en-suites and north facing decks, a large guest lounge with open log fire, dining area, kitchen and laundry room. Outside there are extensive north facing decks and landscaped gardens, a Pétanque court, spa and 2 hectares of native bush. Upstairs there is a separate apartment for the owner’s privacy comprising of a lounge, office, bedroom and bathroom/shower room. Over the past 4 years the current owners have invested heavily in finishing the property to a high standard and through an extensive marketing programme have built a very successful lifestyle business. The immediate area of Puhoi Historic Village and the Matakana Wine Country is a real growth area for tourism, with the new motorway intension due for completion within a year, the journey time to Auckland will be about 30 minutes. Currently circa 70% of the guests are from the Auckland area providing all year round business with the international business expanding rapidly. The Ridge is Qualmark rated 4 star plus and belongs to selected prestigious accommodation guides and groups. This is an opportunity to have both lifestyle and income with plenty of potential to expand the current business if desired. A full chattels (contents with the sale) list is available to serious potential purchasers - handover is literally down to the teaspoons with a period of support from the current owners. View our website www.theridge.co.nz

The sales price includes:-

• All business chattels, furniture, equipment down to the linen
• All business systems including computer and existing bookings
• Extensive business knowledge, marketing plan and expertise
• This is a ‘turn key’ operation and in pristine condition

This is a brilliant lifestyle business and a secure place in which to invest in what are insecure times. We are very happy to share our experiences in establishing this business in the most tax effective way with all potential buyers, particularly buyers who are thinking about moving to NZ from overseas as we did nearly 5 years ago. It's time for us to move on and explore more of this fantastic country and the opportunity for the new owners to expand this great business to another level - or perhaps cruise a little with a tax effective income - the choice is yours! For the benefit of all prospective purchasers particularly from overseas, the property is sold subject to GST (sales tax) however provided the business is purchased with a GST tax registered company then the GST element is offset, ideally the company should also be a LAQC company (Loss Adjusting Qualifying Company) i.e. any losses incurred in the company are offset against personal income. Talk to us and we will help in anyway we can to help any prospective buyer through the minefield we encountered when we first arrived in NZ.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

A separate luxury apartment above the lodge comprising of a lounge, office, bedroom and bath/showeroom - guarantees both the owners and guests privacy when required

Location:

Set high on a ridge and looking out over native bush to the sea ad just 5 minutes from the Historic Village of Puhoi and 45 minutes north of Auckland City. The Matakana Coast area is rapidly becoming the playground for Aucklander's and the most desirable place to live.

Other information

Expansion potential:

A new motorway extension from Auckland to the outside of Puhoi will reduce travel time from the city by circa 10-15 minutes making it as little as 30 minutes, this will increase property values locally and business potential from our Auckland market sector - there is the potential to double the business for anyone who wants to sacrifice lifestyle

Competition / Market:

Being north of Auckland City circa 60% of our business is domestic and 40% international which is mainly through the season Dec-April. With 16 vineyards, beaches and loads of leisure activities, there is obviously competition but we have pitched ourselves mid-range and are Qualmark (NZ quality standard) 4 star plus. WE have operated the custom built lodge for over 4 years, working extensively to develope the brand and its reputation, we now need someone to take it to the next level - there are no threats!

Support & training:

This will be a 'turn key' handover with complete support from the current owners as required

Reasons for selling:

Retirement and we need to move onto another challenge and see some more of this great country

Website:

www.theridge.co.nz

Related documents:

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• The Auckland Guide