Offered for the first time since the early 1980s you can explore your passion for animal husbandry with a sound recurring income from the dog boarding kennels complex while perusing your passion for cattle or horses on a lush 20ha + farm that offers a world of possibilities.
Located less than a 3klm drive to the Bellingen town centre and only 35klms to Coffs Harbour, this property is in an enviable location. Primary and High Schools are only 4klms away. Coffs airport is 40 minute drive and the M1 Pacific Highway is approx. 15klms away making access to Brisbane or Sydney so easy.
This property fronts the acknowledged tourist drive, The Waterfall Way, a magnificent roadway that links the coast to the New England /Armidale area via Dorrigo /Ebor showcasing the mountains, waterfalls and entrance to the high country of the New England region.
This is one of Australia's major tourist roads.
Magnificent scenery and a subtropical /slightly temperate climate await you.
For the passionate equine lover this property offers so much, water is plentiful; soils are good and established infrastructure assists. There is also an undercover dressage arena (unused) 20 x 36 m from previous activities on the property.
For the cattle person, the ex-dairy farming pasture offers an abundant opportunity for growth with existing fencing and facilities.
The property has multiple water licences with boundary to the Bellingen River that offers opportunities for recreation like kayaking and fishing, just to name a few activities.
The residence is set well back from the road and has a welcoming entrance of established pine trees creating a manorial presence.
The Dog Kennels are likewise set back from the road and the house yet still offering visual control and easy access with privacy.
The kennels are modern, have been meticulously planned for ease of operation and co-ordination, together with welcoming reception area, presentation is excellent. Break free areas and shade for the dogs was a paramount planning issue.
Fully air-conditioned enclosures and camera monitoring covers all contingencies plus self-sufficiency gives comfort to pet owners that is reflected in the high occupancy and regular bookings.
Controlled hours for drop off and pick allow the operators lifestyle time for other endeavours.
Low operating costs and energy efficiency compliment the enterprise.
The dog kennels can be expanded (STCA) with approval existing for a puppy accommodation . Breeding options would also be consideration for a new operator as an income stream.
Business financials are available after completing confidentiality documentation (Non-Disclosure).
The Bellinger Valley is a truly magical and keenly sought after location, with Bellingen offering an eclectic range of cafes, shops, accommodation and community involvement including events, culture and lifestyle unique to the region. Bellingen is renowned as a great place to live.
With no near neighbours, this property offers privacy with a solid core income as well as options for those with an entrepreneurial spirit to engage cattle or equine pursuits or other activities with space and privacy.
The appeal of this location and facilities and its accessibility to major centres along the coast and hinterland guarantees continued customer patronage.
The kennels are far enough away from the residence for private separation.
The home and immediate gardens offer magnificent mountain and ridge views, ever changing and dominating, floating above the lush pastures.
The residence (farmhouse) is a great place to work and live. Built circa 1930, it is functional and has been modified over time, blending well into the environment. The home merges with the beautiful landscape and capitalises on the natural light. Offering spaciousness, the residence is a classic design, functional and appropriate, and offers a hint of grandeur with 4 bedrooms/office/ensuites and a central lounge that works well for individual space.
The owners are retiring after much soul searching.
This creates a special opportunity in a very special location with so many options for the future.
Offered at $4,250,000 for the property and assests, situated on approx. 20.25 ha.
Book an appointment with the marketing agent Kel Gibson and discuss why this property is so unique.
*Approved Dog Kennels for up to 40+ Dogs
*Dressage arena
*Air Conditioned
