For Sale By Public Tender Closing on the 14th of October, 2014 at 12pm
One of the most incredible Adelaide Hills country properties with an exciting iconic business opportunity has finally come on the market. Situated just outside the Hahndorf Township is this multi-award winning tourist attraction and property of 22.66 incredible acres taking in the spectacular northerly aspect offering views to Mt Lofty and over the Hahndorf district. A hugely profitable business at your back doorstep yet having the advantage of contemporary and stylish country living. From its humble beginnings, the ‘Hahndorf Farm Barn’ has been transformed into a highly profitable enterprise with accolades to boot. With the aid of the current owners media profile, solid business acumen and a clear marketing strategy, Jason ‘Snowy’ Carter and Kate Carter have grown the business by over 140% since acquiring the property. Such a rarity to the open market it really is the perfect opportunity to take on not only an amazing property but an incredible business and lifestyle.
Homestead
Completely renovated throughout, this stylish home offers five bedrooms plus a home office, three brand new bathrooms, kids play room, casual dining room and multiple open plan living options. The high quality kitchen built by ‘Savvy Kitchens’ features stainless steel appliances, stone bench tops, a butler’s pantry and so many storage options. Both practical and modern, the kitchen is centrally located and is perfect for entertaining. Bi-fold doors open out to the entertaining area from the living areas allowing a seamless fusion from inside to out. The paved entertaining area runs the breath of the house and steps down to the expansive sweeping lawns. Regarded by locals as having the most spectacular views of Mt Lofty, which can be enjoyed from nearly every room in the house. The northern light flanks the main living areas making it such a warm and comfortable home. All the bedrooms in the children’s end come with built-in robes to each room. The parents’ retreat end has a master suite with generous walk in robe and a huge ensuite complete with double vanity and a fabulous shower alcove, along with another bathroom and bedroom that can be used by guests. Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout the home ensures comfortable living all year round.
The Hahndorf Farm Barn
This extremely well-loved business, established in 1999, offers a fun, hands-on experience with an extensive range of friendly farm animals, blending uniquely a working Farmyard and a Wildlife Park. Designed so that visitors of all ages can interact with a wide variety of animals, visitors are encouraged to hold, touch and feed most of the animals in complete safety under the guidance of the experienced and professional staff. Interactive shows allow visitors to try their hand at milking a cow, as well as getting up close and personal with the lizards and pythons.
The business offers tractor & pony rides, birthday party packages, educational school excursions and vacation care visits, seniors and community group visits, and a Aussie Bush Barbeque luncheon for international groups, along with a mobile farm service taking a variety of animals to customers with a walk-in animal enclosure set up for birthday parties, schools, corporate and community groups.
It also offers a well-equipped farm shop selling an array of refreshments, a range of toys, farm books, puzzles and other mementos to help visitors remember their experience.
The number of visitors to the Hahndorf Farm Barn has grown substantially over the past 4 years under the new ownership due to the increasing popularity and growing reputation of the experience. This is the only farm-based tourism business in South Australia open to the public where visitors can experience hand-on interaction with so many farm and wildlife animals. Priding itself on the values of Fun, Respect, Professionalism, Animal Welfare and Education, the owners are continually striving to enhance the experience enjoyed by the visitors, the staff and the entire team.
Water to the property is supplied via a bore, dam and rain water stores.
Operated for the past 4 years by a family with no previous farming, agricultural or animal husbandry experience, the business has thrived and is set for an exciting future ahead. A thorough inspection of the business financials will show the strong position currently enjoyed by the business. Well suited to a family looking to enjoy a country lifestyle yet still so accessible to the city, it could suit a purchaser looking to be hands on in the business or a purchaser looking more for a management type role, where experienced staff can handle all of the day to day operations, there is even a possibility to lease out the business and just enjoy the country lifestyle!
It’s a move that is sure to excite.
Awards
2012 – Winner of 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards for ‘Tourist Attractions’ category
2013 – Winner of 2013 Brand SA Regional Awards for Tourism – Hills and Coast region
2013 - Winner of 2013 South Australian Tourism Awards for ‘Tourist Attractions’ category
2013 – Bronze Winner of 2013 Australian National Tourism Awards for ‘Tourist Attraction’ category
In Conjunction with Nigel Grivell of Venture Commercial 0414257999. RLA 251076
