Stone Mason Lapidary and Gemology Business for Sale : FLOATING STONES

https://www.lintonandkay.com.au/exhibitions/david-and-richard-williamson-floating-stones/

The Freehold Property :

A remarkable global enterprise situated in the south-west of WA arguably one of the safest and most beautiful places in the world
There are two separate and private large modern residences where you can enjoy better than resort living with the benefits of a tennis court and a swimming pool
The property has a 1.8km private stretch of Preston River frontage which flows all year round (rainfall of approximately 1000mm annually) and can be used to irrigate trees and pastures (zoned primary agriculture).
Many extras include a family fruit orchard beef cattle grazing the paddocks along with the odd kangaroo that frequent the property for greener pastures fresh eggs daily and marron during season

Specs :

* 76 acres zoned priority farming with permission to operate a stone manufacturing facility (30.82 Hectares approximately)
* Completely boundary fenced suitable for cattle containment and split up into several (7) paddocks with new yards in 2018
* Residence 1 is a 4 x 2 plus playroom rendered brick and colour bond home renovated in 2020 includes ultramodern kitchen air conditioning and wood fireplace feature. Large 12 x 4.5m swimming pool with heated spa. Synthetic grass tennis court brand new in 2020. Large fenced yard with reticulated lawn and gardens. River views to the west and views over the swimming pool and pastures through designer glass windows on the eastern wall.
* Residence 2 is a 3 x 2 rammed earth property built 2016 with 2 large bedrooms downstairs both having luxury ensuites. A large study with small bedroom upstairs. Double glazed windows air conditioning and a wood fireplace. Reticulated lawns and gardens include fruit trees. This house has a separate driveway and is a short ten minutes walk from the other house and the workshops.
* 36m L x 10m W x 6m H (truss) workshop with 5 tonne gantry-crane adjoining 30m x 13m machinery shed
* 660 Bin cold room in good order
* Old original timber cold room 36 x 10m, with a large 28m x 7m side shed currently used for storage.
* The Floating Stones Gallery and display area of 10m x 10m is on one end of the original cool-rooms and has plenty of room for expansion both physically and commercially.
* 15kw of roof mounted solar charging a 10kw battery
* 3 phase power throughout
* 3 electric river pump locations with 4 separate pumps
* 3 phase submersible- pump connected to 4 inch irrigation pipework feeding most of the property, plus smaller pressure pumps feeding the workshop and lawn and garden reticulation
* Extensive workshop hardstand

The Business :

Internationally renowned WA artist Richard Williamson began the foundations of his family business in prospecting lapidary and gemmology over 50 years ago which evolved into the ” Rock Star ” enterprise phenomenon Floating Stones
Today this unique business located in the southwest of WA trading globally for over 23 years is available for sale

The company has provided a quality service to multiple Clientele with earning an excellent worldwide reputation
The business has been predominantly operated by the sole owner Richard Williamson
When required casual help from family and contractors has been engaged
The workshop equipment and lifting devices are mainly automated which allows for single handed operation
There is a strong opportunity for the business to grow in the hands of a singularly motivated entrepreneur

A full list of plant and machinery is available upon negotiation which includes WA’s largest diamond wire saw and the largest automatic polishing machine (new 2019) many other stone working machines forklifts gantry crane and all the hand tools and consumables to start the business on the ground running

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established international business offering one-of-a-kind products that today are as exclusive as they are unique
The results are mesmerising with Purchasers often intrigued by the age of the raw materials combined with the finish of the artistic product

There will be a reasonable handover period with due diligence
The business will include secrets of the trade marketing contacts private locations machinery instructions safe methods of production and artistic creation
There is substantial opportunity to expand the business promising huge growth potential plus the ability to expand into other related markets and opportunity

The Business Link :

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/business-for-sale/lapidarist-stone-mason-2017613317