MOTIVATED VENDORS are keen to retire and are prepared to sell this freehold property with fully air conditioned cattery below valuation price. Situated just minutes to the Cairns CBD and close to all amenities, this unique cattery is one for the connoisseur. Licenced for 120 cats, guests are offered spacious accommodation in the glorious Atrium overlooking manicured gardens, rock pools and water features. Included in the sale price is a pet transport business which is a stand-alone business and a valuable asset to the Cat Boarding Business.
OVERVIEW: Established for 10 years, this bright oasis is situated on 1033M2 of Industrial zoned land eliminating neighbour issues often associated with pet boarding facilities. The client catchment area is huge – from Thursday Island in the north to Cardwell in the south and Mt Isa/Darwin to the west/north west. This is the only purpose built cattery in the far north and is licenced for 120 cats. Set up the way modern pet facilities are tending to go these days in “neighbour issue free” zones, this high quality facility and residence is offered for sale as the vendors are retiring and leaving the area. Selling at below Herron Todd White valuation price this is an opportunity to put yourself in the driver seat of an already thriving business that still has room to grow and expand both the business and the infrastructure.
LOCATION: Situated on a corner block and only 3km by road from the Cairns CBD (esplanade, lagoon, restaurants, movie theatres, entertainment centres) everything you could need is close by. It is just a short 3 minute drive to DFO, Stockland and Raintrees shopping centres. All health services, private and public primary and high schools and colleges are also just minutes away. Cairns International and Domestic airports are under 15 mins away. Cairns offers a relaxed lifestyle and is a major, central, tourist destination for the Barrier Reef and its Islands as well as the tropical rainforest hinterland.
THE RESIDENCE: The modern, air conditioned two bedroom home is stylish and designed to complement the resort style atmosphere the business promotes. Set above the cattery, a simple walk downstairs and you’re ready to start the day. The home is tastefully decorated with polished timber floors throughout and a spacious kitchen and living areas. A large glassed-in patio area offers glorious mountain views as does the balcony. The tiled bathroom is complete with a spa bath. This home offers a relaxing retreat when the day is done. It is well maintained & easy to care for. This home could easily be converted into a three or four bedroom home if desired.
RECEPTION: Guests are welcomed through the modern and professional, air conditioned reception area which is complete with internet, phones and client data base. There are handicapped persons amenities and toilet. Parking is ample and the property has easy street access.
CAT ACCOMMODATION: There are 61 air conditioned units of varying size, some of which can be divided to add a further 24 units during peak times. Guests are offered a variety of accommodation options including indoor units with outdoor views to suit budget and pet needs. A truly impressive facility, it is of high standard and optimises natural light and ventilation creating an atmosphere that is relaxing and peaceful to both clients and their pets. There is extensive landscaping both inside and out.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: In the interest of energy saving the property has a 10kw 3phase solar system. There are 42 panels on the eastern roof.
OUT BUILDING: A 99m2 4 bay Colorbond shed exists on the property. It has concrete flooring, three electric roller doors and skylights. The 24sqm northern bay has been professionally built-in as an annexure of cat accommodation, there is a mezzanine above which is accessed by stairs from the 3rd bay. In this room there are nine units with space for more depending on choice of size. There is a glass sliding door on the northern wall of the shed, a window on the eastern end and a door adjoining the 3rd bay. This room is multi-purpose; it serves as an isolation area, can be used for large cat families, and is overflow accommodation when the main cattery is full at peak periods. It was originally planned to be a flatette, so plumbing is in place for toilet, shower and sink. The remaining three bays provide ample storage/workshop space, or alternately could be fitted out to suit another business e.g. vet surgery, grooming parlour.