Deer Park Motor Inn & Restaurant offers 24 rooms (8 luxury and 16 standard) and caters for a diverse range of clientele from business to large bus tours. The motel is conveniently located on the edge of town just off the New England Highway and close to the University of New England.

The current owners have established and continue to develop a strong bus tour network and University / business clientele all of whom enjoy the convenience of the location and the quality licensed restaurant and cocktail bar which provides a wonderful dining experience for client and community functions as well as in-room service. The Vendor is of the view that the restaurant has enormous potential for the right operator.

The motel also caters for families with an indoor heated swimming pool, spa and sauna, large family rooms and an onsite Deer herd with daily feeding for the kids.

Armidale is well known for its natural beauty, 4 seasons and its quality education. In addtion to the University, Armidale has three private boarding schools and a number of quality public schools. The motel is literally a 1 minute drive to one of the New Englands pre-eminant private boarding schools for girls.

The motel is situated on 3.5 acres and includes a large stand alone residence with 4 bedrooms and two large family rooms, private yard and paddock with 3 bay LUG.

The motel has a AAA 3.5 rating and over 20 years remaining on the lease (inclusive of options).

Figures:*

Y/E 30/6/2010 – $753929.00 (gross turnover)
Y/E 30/6/2011 – $745632.00 (gross turnover)
Y/E 30/6/2012 – $578913.00 (gross turnover)

Adjusted Notional EBIT:

Y/E 30/6/2010 – $126986.00
Y/E 30/6/2011 – $161963.00
Y/E 30/6/2012 – $127473.00

3 year average notional EBIT – $138,888 (representing a 25% cap rate at listed price)

The business has strong forward bookings resulting from the Vendors efforts in establishing a bus tour market for the motel over the last 12 months. Current forward bookings for the 12 month period from March 2013 indicate a projected cap rate of 30% at the end of that period.

* The Vendor will provide full figures and transparent access to the Vendor’s accounts to all person(s) making genuine enquiries. Please note that all interested parties should rely on their own due diligence in this regard and in particular should obtain independent advice.

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