_Business_
_Please quote reference B07020_
Hilton Smythe are delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage the
sale of Primchurch Kennels and Cattery, a well - established boarding kennels,
cattery with a great reputation amongst local residents. This is a superb
opportunity to take on a popular and well used local business in a beautiful
part of the Shropshire countryside.
The business was founded over 50 years ago. The current owners have run it for
the last 6 and a half years or so and the business has been a real labour of
love for them and has flourished under their ownership accruing many regular
customers along with a glowing reputation for pricing and exceptional pet care
The business is now being sold due to the vendors wishes to pursue a change of
direction, they are keen to see their beloved Kennel & Cattery pass to an
ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner (s) who can take this already thriving
business to the next level.
The business offers a secure, safe and stimulating environment for their
clients dogs and cats. The kennels and cattery are situated alongside the
owners home which means that they spend a lot of time with all the cats and
dogs, getting to know them and thus ensuring that the pets visit is as
enjoyable and stress free as possible. The business has many excited
‘welcomes’ when returning guests come to stay and the owners are happy for new
and existing clients to take a look around the premises and facilities
whenever they wish by appointment during opening hours.
The business offers dog boarding in 25 kennels. All kennels are designed to
provide the dogs with an individual sleeping area and a linked outside run.
The indoor area is heated and the dogs have access to the outside area at all
times. The dogs are fed according to the client’s needs, the business has a
selection of wet and dry food and special dietary requirements can be catered
for. Multiple occupancy rates are available.
The business also offers a designer cattery . There are 7 individual pens,
each with its own secure outdoor run. Each pen comprises 2 levels with an
upper level with a cosy bed accessed by ladder whilst the lower accommodates
scratching posts and toys. The cattery is fully heated and again, multiple
occupancy rates are available.
Additionally the business offers doggy day boarding which is becoming
increasingly popular and should provide a particularly lucrative income stream
going forward.
The sale will include the company website and Facebook page and the business
enjoys great visibility on the internet along with impressive reviews such;
_‘ We received a lovely welcome from the owners who looked after our two
greyhounds Eva and Merlin recently. The facilities are immaculate, as is the
high standard of care given. Thank you’_
_‘ Run by fabulous, caring people who take excellent care of your pets.
Highly recommended’_
_‘ Friendly kennels in lovely rural location. Caring owners and extensive
exercise facilities’_
_Scope to Improve_
* Advertising and marketing campaign
* Maximise the use of social media
* Introduce grooming services
* Explore the possibility of using large field as a camping and caravan site (subject to normal planning permissions)
* Increase prices, hasn’t been done for some time and could easily increase by 20%.
_Reasons to Buy_
* A well - established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
* Perfect for someone looking to avoid a daily commute to work especially given latest fuel cost rises
* Includes beautiful living accommodation and private gardens
* Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business.
* Ideal owner managed or partnership business.
* A real lifestyle business offering a lucky new owner the chance to live and work in the wonderful Shropshire countryside
All fixtures and fittings pursuant to the running of the business are included
in the sale making this a real Turnkey business opportunity for a lucky new
owner(s).
Very rarely do boarding kennels of this calibre come to the open market so
early enquiry is highly recommended.
This lovely business is likely to attract considerable interest.
_Location_
Primchurch Boarding Kennels are located in Prees.
Prees is a village and civil parish in North Shropshire, near the border
between England and Wales. Press is northeast of the town of Wem. It is also
west of Markey Drayton and south of Whitchurch. The population in 2011 was 939
and the population of the civil parish was 2895.
The A41 and A49 road pass on either side of the village.
The village is served by the 511 bus route operated by Arriva Midlands North
which runs between Shrewsbury and Whitchurch via Wem.
The business is on the outskirts of the village and is beautifully presented
and maintained with clear visible signage. The business is surrounded by
wonderful rolling countryside.
_Premises_
_Owners Accommodation_
To the side of the business is a beautifully presented and fastidiously
maintained detached bungalow that has glorious views across open fields and
countryside.
The premises briefly comprised of the following:
_Kitchen_
Generous kitchen fully refurbished and refitted at considerable cost to the
current owners, stable door and window to side, expensive solid oak flooring,
range of base and wall units in a pale sage colour finish with complimentary
wood effect work top, Belling range cooker, 3 ovens, grill and warming drawer,
extractor above, 1 1⁄2 bowl sink with Monobloc tap, archway to;
_Dining Room_
Lovely bright room flooded with natural light, windows to side and French
doors to rear leading on to patio and garden, LED spotlighting.
_Utility Room_
With window to side
_WC_
With close coupled toilet and hand wash basin
_Boiler Room_
Window to side and Enviromax oil fired boiler
_Family Bathroom_
Modern P bath with electric shower and glass door, vanity unit with ceramic
sink and two drawers beneath, wall hung toilet with concealed cistern, tongue
& groove panelling to dado height.
_Hallway_
Unusually generous hallway with panoramic window to front creating a light
airy interior, access to roof space. The hallway offers room for a staircase
if the first floor was converted into additional living space
_Lounge_
Comfortable room with windows and views to front, wood effect laminate
flooring, feature inset fire place with multi fuel stove and a slate hearth
(very efficient), coving to ceiling, tv point.
_Bedroom 1_
Good sized double, window to front, double wardrobes
_Bedroom 2_
Generous double with window to side with free standing wardrobes
_Bedroom 3_
Generous double, window to side, door to lobby leading to onsuite.
_En - suite Shower Room_
With window to side, shower cubicle, Triton electric shower and with built in
cupboards.
_Conservatory_
Generous conservatory with windows all round, tiled floor and double doors to
patio and garden beyond.
To the first floor is a generous loft that has been partiallly boarded and
offers potential conversion into additional bedrooms (subject to the normal
planning permissions)
_Externally_
To the front is an immaculately presented garden mainly laid to lawn, fenced
to three sides with concrete posts and timber panels, gravelled area to side,
block paved path to left and driveway to right providing off road parking,
single store garage with double doors and new roof providing access through
door at rear.
_Court yard / potting yard_
Useful utility space with new 1000lt above ground oil tank.
_Patio_
Newly installed, generous patio, ideal for Al fresco dining and relaxation,
raised beds and steps to lawned area and a further patio beyond. The property
backs on to open fields with idyllic countryside views as far as the eye can
see.
_Business Premises_
The business is situated to the right of the living accommodation and is
immaculately presented. Considerable money has been spent by the current
owners making this arguably one of the best types of the business to come to
the market for some time. The premises briefly comprise;
_Car park_
To the front of the business is a large car park with parking for
approximately 12 cars. A timber gate leads to
_Courtyard_
Generous secure courtyard which is used for the handover and return of pets
_Paddock 1_
A large secure paddock used for exercising the canine guests
_Paddock 2_
Another large paddock, double fenced for additional security.
_Field_
A large field with hedging to 3 sides and currently used to exercise the
guests and could be used to a new owners desire. Three raised vegetable beds.
_Pet Food Store_
A useful, converted Luton with roller shutter door providing valuable dry
storage for animal feed
_Compost Area_
There are 3 large compost bins
_Top Kennel Block_
With a reception area and 18 generous kennels and attached runs. IR360
infrared heaters, 4. 5W Solar panels to roof
_Second kennel Block_
7 kennels and runs with underfloor heating
_Cattery_
With 7 two storey berths and meeting all latest regulations
_Maintenance Shed_
Good sized timber shed with power and light
_Workshop_
Generous workshop, lined and insulated, power and light, stable door and
window to front
_Barn_
Dutch barn with concrete flooring and partially insulated, fluorescent
lighting, mezzanine, currently used for storage but offering office potential
_Wood Store_
There is a useful, generous wood store
_Isolation kennel_
Designer kennel in line with latest regulations.
_Cabin / office_
Detached timber clad cabin used as the office, double doors to front and
windows to side creating a light, airy and inviting interior, kennel kitchen
to the back of the office. Offers potential for subletting to a complimentary
business and would make an ideal grooming studio.
_Tenure_
We are advised the business is being sold on Freehold basis.
_Hours_
The business is open 7 days a weeks split between the following hours:
08: 00am to 11: 00am & 15: 00pm to 18: 00pm
_Staff_
The business is owner run and managed with the help of 3 part time members of
staff and casuals as required.
_Financial Profile_
We are advised the business generated a turnover of circa £75, 000 as of 2022,
further financial information can be made available upon request.
_Please quote reference B07020_

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