Profitable Established Cattery With Very Spacious Property in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Advert ref: 2070SH
This is a profitable and well respected cattery with a DEFRA 5 star rating, that was started by the current owners 13 years ago and now enjoys a plethora of regular clients who book their pets in year after year. As a result they enjoy around 90% of their business coming from returning clients.
The cattery building was purpose built and designed by the owners having spent a lot of time doing research in the industry and working out the pros and cons of various designs in use. As a result they have created a block of fully insulated, double glazed rooms constructed from the highest quality UPVc on a galvanised steel frame, benefitting from individually controllable ventilation, with underfloor heating, a sensor controlled automatic blind system to protect from inclement weather and individual play areas. There is also a self-contained commercial kitchen area that is used for food preparation and cleaning, keeping all of this function away from the accommodation.
The property is a generous 4 bedroom detached house, which is presented in very good order throughout. The original integral garage has been converted into a reception area for the cattery complete with its own entrance door, again keeping clients away from the living accommodation.
A new detached double garage is situated to the front of the property and has plumbing and electrical services, along with a staircase leading to a large attic room with 4 Velux windows, which could easily be converted to accommodation or a home office (subject to planning consent).
Our Opinion.
This is undoubtedly a very successful cattery business that has been run very well by the current owners and they will leave it in excellent order with many future bookings. It is not only a very good business, but also a super family home in a very desirable location, with further potential options to expand the business and also the accommodation if desired.
As such this represents a terrific opportunity for someone looking for a run from home business that they can easily run themselves, without the need for additional staff and at the same time on relatively easy hours.
The cattery building was purpose built and designed by the owners having spent a lot of time doing research in the industry and working out the pros and cons of various designs in use. As a result they have created a block of fully insulated, double glazed rooms constructed from the highest quality UPVc on a galvanised steel frame, benefitting from individually controllable ventilation, with underfloor heating, a sensor controlled automatic blind system to protect from inclement weather and individual play areas. There is also a self-contained commercial kitchen area that is used for food preparation and cleaning, keeping all of this function away from the accommodation.
The property is a generous 4 bedroom detached house, which is presented in very good order throughout. The original integral garage has been converted into a reception area for the cattery complete with its own entrance door, again keeping clients away from the living accommodation.
A new detached double garage is situated to the front of the property and has plumbing and electrical services, along with a staircase leading to a large attic room with 4 Velux windows, which could easily be converted to accommodation or a home office (subject to planning consent).
Our Opinion.
This is undoubtedly a very successful cattery business that has been run very well by the current owners and they will leave it in excellent order with many future bookings. It is not only a very good business, but also a super family home in a very desirable location, with further potential options to expand the business and also the accommodation if desired.
As such this represents a terrific opportunity for someone looking for a run from home business that they can easily run themselves, without the need for additional staff and at the same time on relatively easy hours.
Key features:
- Super DEFRA 5-Star rated cattery licensed for 36 cats.
- Established profitable business with approximately 90% repeat business.
- Very well presented detached 4 bedroom property in desirable village location.
- Scope to expand the cattery and property if desired (subject to planning).
- Turnkey business with forward bookings into 2023.
- Genuine retirement sale.
- Business could be available as a stand alone to relocate by separate negotiation.
Property Details: Freehold
Asking Price: £795,000 (Freehold)
Turnover: £61,000 Annual
Location:
The property and business are located in a semi-rural South Oxfordshire village, just outside the historic market town of Wantage, which has a population of around 12,000 and a good selection of local amenities.
It is also well served with public transport and the road network, with close proximity to the A34 and A420.
It is also well served with public transport and the road network, with close proximity to the A34 and A420.
Premises Details:
A very well presented detached 4 bedroom property with detached double garage, with part converted attic room over, complete with purpose built cattery (initial build cost c£100k) sitting in a large plot of extending to approximately a third of an acre.
Reason For Selling:
This is a genuine retirement sale following many successful years with the business.
Financial Details
- Freehold: £795,000
- Turnover: £61,000 Annual