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A beautifully presented recently extended detached cottage providing versatile family 5 bedroom accommodation, or 3 bedrooms plus a first floor annex (ideal for staff or relative). The residence, part believed to date back to 17thcentury, has attractive whitened brick elevations under a tiled roof and has been modernised to a high standard with oil fired central heating and double glazing, whilst retaining character features of exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace. Well-kept gardens and grounds that extend to about 1½ acres, set in a quiet rural location surrounded by open countryside without neighbours and with easy access to motorway. The boarding business, Licensed to Board 45 Dogs and 15 Cats, is long and well established presently run at a comfortable level by the present owners but with space and potential to expand, subject to planning. Turnover: About £65/70,000.
An attractive extended detached 4-5 bedroomed bungalow providing spacious family accommodation or which could be split to provide an annexe for relatives or staff. Set in grounds that extend to about 1.25 acres the kennels enjoy a semi rural location surrounded by open fields without neighbours, with main road frontage and easy access to a large residential catchment area. A good range of modern block built kennels accessed off a corridor each with attached covered runs, plus a modern block built cattery designed in a similar style. A well established business (30 years plus) that has expanded massively under the present ownership and enjoys excellent profits. There is still potential to further grow the business particularly with the introduction of grooming and the development of the recently introduced Doggy Daycare business.
A modern 3-4 bedroom detached house built in 1997, with attractive brick elevations beneath a tiled roof, with UPVC double glazing, internal oak doors and offered in excellent order throughout. The residence has also been completely re-furbished and now benefits from a new beautifully fitted kitchen, a new luxury family bathroom, central heating supplied by recently installed air source heat pumps and Italian floor tiles to most of the ground floor. Set in a rural location surrounded by farmland, on the outer edges of a small village and with easy access to large catchment areas providing excellent development potential. The grounds extend to about ¾ of an acre with barn and stables. A further adjoining 7-8 acres were previously rented and we understand negotiations are underway for a new contract. The boarding business was started about 1994, however the present owners took over in October 2020 and since then and with considerable and financial investment have completely re-rejuvenated the boarding business and introduced daycare, proudly gaining a 5* from the local authority and a rapidly growing reputation from their expanding numbers of delighted customers.
An extended 4 bedroom period property, now upgraded and immaculately presented. The house has been fully modernised whilst retaining all its’ original charm and character features, incorporating a stunning new kitchen, LPG gas central heating and oak effect UPVC double glazing. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens extending to about ½ an acre and enjoying a quiet rural location without neighbours, yet the property has the benefit of being within a 10 minute drive of a motorway junction and large catchment area. The business opened in 2005, has been expanded by present owners and enjoys an enviable reputation, offering modern boarding facilities built to very high standards and running at exceptionally high levels of occupancy throughout the year.
A period farmhouse with retained character features of exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace. Extended and modernised to provide spacious 5 bed and 2 bath family accommodation with the benefit of double glazing, oil fired central heating and partial cavity wall insulation. Set in grounds that extend to approaching 3 acres with a large private enclosed lawned garden, a large customer car park to one side and the boarding facilities behind. Enjoying a sought after rural location the property is surrounded by farmland and set near a main road. A long (50+ years) and well established boarding business with excellent potential for future expansion (STP), having ample space and a wealthy surrouding catchment area.
An attractive well presented detached 4 bedroom cottage part believed to be nearly 300 years old, extended and modernised, to include central heating (LPG) & UPVC double glazing whilst retaining exposed beams and many character features. Set in a semi-rural location amid grounds extending to about 2/3 of an acre, located within minutes of a major city centre, with local motorway connections and surrounded by massive wealthy residential catchment area. A long and well established (60+ years) boarding business which has been expanded and rejuvenated under the present ownership. An extensive range of block built kennels all with attached covered individual runs and recently built luxury UPVC catteries.
A superior custom-designed detached family residence built in 2004 and tied to the business. Attractive elevations under a tiled roof offering spacious 4 bedroom (3 En-Suite) accommodation. Oil fired under-floor heating and UPVC double glazing. Set in a quiet location amid grounds in excess of 5 acres with a timber lodge and mobile home suitable as staff accommodation. The boarding business was started by present vendors in 2002 with modern range of kennels, most with attached runs. A well established boarding business with an excellent reputation. A recently started canine hydrotherapy and owners swimming and doggie daycare centre opening end of January 2023. Ample space and potential to expand, subject to planning and a grooming parlour currently providing a rental income.
A striking 4 bedroom residence with attractive painted rendered elevations under a slate roof. Extensively redesigned and extended to give versatile accommodation that could be split to provide an annexe. The residence is internally fitted and finished to a very high standard and offered with full oil fired central heating and double glazing. Located in a beautiful valley on the edge of and with private access into the forest. Enjoying a quiet rural setting within grounds extending to about 3.1 acres. A wonderful opportunity to purchase a large and well established business with an extensive range of spacious modern well built boarding facilities. The boarding business has been expanded by the present owners and now encompasses a doggy day care service plus a wash and brush up service for guests whilst enjoying their stay. Producing a substantial all year round turnover with still potential for further business growth.
Two modernised and immaculately presented homes - a 3 bedroom house and a 3 bedroom bungalow. Both residences have attractive colour washed rendered elevations under slate roofs and are set in beautifully kept surrounding gardens with block paved patios and paths. The grounds extend to 3 acres in rural Cornish countryside, enjoying an elevated location with both residences having stunning panoramic views to the south west. The boarding business is extremely well established and has been under the present ownership for 36 years boasting a good range of block built kennels and catteries - all maintained to a very high standard. The business has gained an enviable reputation and has good access to the surrounding catchment area. This is a rare combination: 2 beautiful homes - quality facilities - excellent business - stunning location.
An attractive, well-presented, detached family residence with brick elevations under a tiled roof, extended to provide a spacious home with 6 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms, with oil fired central heating and UPVC double glazing. The property is set on the outskirts of a highly sought-after prestigious Essex village, within grounds of about 1¼ acres and enjoying a semi-rural location. The property has excellent access to a massive surrounding wealthy catchment area with ‘A’ roads allowing fast, easy access to the M25 and the national motorway network. The boarding business is long and well established and supplemented by a grooming business; each business has an enviable local reputation. Modern ranges of kennels, all with kennels accessed off central or rear corridors with pulley hatches to external covered runs with sloping floors, allowing easy maintenance. Turnover: About £300,000 (about £200,000 boarding and £100,000 grooming).