The Offer
The freehold and the business are on offer as is on walk-in/walk-out basis including the cottages content and everything needed to run both businesses. The owner is only retaining the homestead content.
The owner is committed to moving after a handover period, and will consider all serious offers. Please contact us for a detailed Information Memorandum and to arrange an inspection.
The Property
The improvements on this three hectares rural property consist of 3 charming guest cottages (1 x studio, 1 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom), a primary residence and an attached retail shop (trading as Heavenly Chocolate) with a licenced basic kitchen.
There is also two fully fenced paddocks, a large poultry run, duck yards, small cattle yard, double carport, a garden shed, an enclosed vegetable garden, a spring fed dam and two rainwater dams providing plenty of water to the property.
All timber cottages are situated at a safe distance from each other and offer delightful views of the surrounding hills. Each cottage is fully self-contained with a fully equipped kitchen and drip irrigated gardens.
The generously sized residence includes three bedrooms, a large country kitchen, a living room and established gardens. The attached retail area of 56 sq m has shaded café seating for 36 people and a basic kitchen.
The Business
The accommodation side of the business started operating over 20 years ago. It is very well- established with an excellent reputation and substantial repeat custom. It features a unique offering with limited competition. It caters for the short-break drive market from Southeast QLD and Northern NSW such as couples looking for a romantic getaway within driving distance from Brisbane and surrounds as well as the many travellers visiting the popular tourist destinations surrounding the property. The vendors promote the retail shop and café as a unique local destination being the only chocolate shop and café of its kind in the region.
The owners currently run both businesses with casual help at the café/ chocolate shop and during the peak guest periods.
The turnover is consistent and provides a decent income for a couple looking for a beautiful country lifestyle. There is also scope for further growth of revenue as Council has issued consent for three additional cottages.
The Location
The property is located 30 minutes south of Stanthorpe and 25 min north of Tenterfield in the Granite Belt region of south-east QLD at approximately 3 hrs from Brisbane (252 km) and a short drive north of the NSW/QLD border.
It is set on a forested hillside in idyllic and peaceful natural surroundings, a short distance from Girraween National Park and Bald Rock National Park. It is at the centre of a booming winery and national park tourist destination.
INSPECTIONS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT.
