Retreat Centre And Guest House In Hepburn Springs Victoria For Sale

Business description

Established for over 20 years, this business offers you a functional premises, well designed and secure infrastructure, and a steady business facility, with great scope to satisfy a variety of purposes. We presently operate as both a Retreat Centre and a Guest House. The premises has traditional architectural elements, and is known as Continental House. It was purpose built, opening with a 3 star RAC rating in 1927. Consisting of single and two storey sections, of timber and sheet construction,there are verandahs on 3 sides.

Entrance level has Reception and Office, 11 bedrooms, a Lounge room with OFP, a Guests Kitchen, a large common area, bathroom and toilet facility.

Downstairs is a Commercial Kitchen adjacent to the 45 seat Dining room, which is linked via a triple door to another lounge area, currently used as a Yoga and Meditation Space. Storage rooms, wet facilities and two additional bedrooms are also located at the lower level.

Extensive herb and fruit tree gardens surround the main building; with 2 bungalows and an outdoor shed.

The location is opposite the Regional Park and walking tracks, in a quiet Low Density Residential avenue. A short walk away, is the central tourist destination, the Hepburn Springs Bath House and Spa.

Historically, the centre operated as one of the busiest guest houses until 1972. A church school camp utilised the building until 1988, when the current owner purchased and commenced operations as a Vegetarian Accommodation and weekend Cafe business. The business evolved, with a wide clientele including school and university groups, permaculture design groups, health and healing activity, massage and bodywork, local community functions.

We have hosted various conferences, functions and weddings, with catering for up to 120 people.

In January 2009, we added the name Hepburn Retreat Centre. Within weeks of uploading the new website, we had gathered 6 months of forward bookings. The previous lifestyle business turnover, has increased some 2 1/2 times since then, and continues to attract both new and loyal clientele.

There are 3 websites available with the business, www.hepburnretreatcentre.com.au ; www.continentalhouse.com.au and www.daylesfordhepburn backpackers.com.au We regularly receive over a 100 hits a day on the internet, and are usually on the first page of google for yoga and meditation. The Centre might also be used for other purposes, STCA.

Hepburn Springs has a year around tourist market, mostly with weekend groups.

Details of infrastructure are stated on the HRC website, and further information can be obtained by completing the 'contact seller' form below.

A 4 bedroom masonry home on separate title is also available, which may be used as holiday cottages or let to the rental market.

All Shire permits and inspections are in order, with copies of certificates and financial details by request. The owner is retiring this year.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

On site 2 bedroom bungalow with basic en suite facility. Has 2 storage rooms which could be converted. Adjacent the downstairs commercial kitchen area and very functional for On Site Management, or as a Cottage. Also available, under separate title and Contract is a 4 bedroom masonry home on 2/3 acre, with 2 bathrooms and lounge / verandah spaces..

Location:

Quiet and peaceful avenue, opposite forest, only 5 min walk down to main touriost facility, Hepburn Bath House

Premises details:

1927 Timber and sheet construction, single part 2 storey, with some renovations. Sleeps up tp 35 people, caters to 100 plus, ddining seats 45 easily. Large function and verandah and garden areas. Commercial kitchen.

Size in square feet:

Guest House 700 sq metres under verandahs

Planning consent:

Planning approvals have been continuous use as a commercial building since inception. Present owner has had planning approval for all of the listed activity, since 1988. Kitchen and building both seen and registered by Council in last 12 months. Shire Certificates issued. CFA maintenance with Hard Wired smoke detectors, hose reels etc installed.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Plenty, STCA. We are smoke and alcohol free and serve only vegan foods. This is a niche market for us, but maybe an opening for great expansion if some one wants to vary the business restrictions.

Competition / Market:

No direct competition. This is a niche market currently run as a Vegan Sanctuary. We retain the name Daylesford and Hepburn Backpackers in case any one interested in budget accommodation market. We are highly sought after as the only reasonably priced Retreat facilities in this region.

Reasons for selling:

I am retiring later this year.

Trading hours:

24/7 available

Employees:

3 casual

Years established:

22

Other information

Support & training:

All necessary training will be given to the new owners. The stafff are experienced and loyal. Chef for 22 years since inception, and Manager / Website / Retreat sourcing for 2 1/2 years. Cleaners and helpers from local community. We also utilise WWOOFAS as part of our assistance in business and garden maintenence.

Financing available:

Walk in walk out. Can make a longer term sale contract to assist purchaser finance if needed.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$20,000 (included in the asking price)

Website:

Please click here to view the link

Home based:

This business can be run from home.