Detached house for sale in Wotton-under-Edge GL12, 4 Bedroom

Reference - 45810

Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-known and highly regarded licensed cattery, located in a popular location on the southern tip of the Cotswolds. It also has a rapidly expanding catchment area.

The property occupies a plot of approx 2/3 acre situated in a idyllic, peaceful yet accessible semi-rural setting amongst open countryside with delightful views yet just a 30 minute drive to Bristol and a little further to Gloucester. The business is also within 20 miles of Bath

There is superb potential to extend under permitted development rights or subject to planning approval.

The house provides versatile accommodation. The current layout of the property offers an exceptional opportunity for multi family occupancy, for example, dependant relatives or extended family members who may wish to co-run an animal care business.

Alternatively, it also provides the option to generate additional income by establishing a holiday let or B&B business in what is one of the uk’s most popular areas for tourism.

Floor plans featuring the current layout and potential alternative options are available.

Registered Numbers
The cattery is registered for 57 cats in 40 pens.

Accounts
Current records and accounts can be inspected after a viewing.

Trading Hours
The cattery currently operates for 11 months per year, closing in mid/late November and January/February for 4 weeks in total to enable the owner to take holidays with family members.

Summer
Monday - Saturday
09:00 – 12:00
Monday - Saturday
16:00 – 18:00

Winter
Monday - Friday
09:00 – 12:00

Monday - Friday
16:00 – 18:00

Staff
The business is managed by the owner. In addition, a family member is employed on a part-time seasonal basis along with a self employed locum manager, neither of whom wish to remain in post following a sale. Maintenance is outsourced, as are some admin activities.

Building External
The main residence is a commanding and imposing detached property which has been sympathetically modernised and updated to a very high standard providing delightful family accommodation.

The property offers spacious accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout with tasteful and attractive décor.

Building Internal
The main residence is a spacious detached property which has been sympathetically updated and neutrally decorated, providing large, flexible family accommodation, including 4 double bedrooms and a self contained 1 bed annexe. Without any structural alterations, the property can be reconfigured to provide one 2 bed and one 3 bed dwellings.

The impressive accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway, lounge, dining room with multifuel burner powering the central heating, conservatory, 2 double bedrooms, dining kitchen and a sun room.

An attached self-contained annex with its own entrance is also at ground level. It currently comprises of a double bedroom, lounge kitchen diner and a shower room.

An additional internal door also connects to the main house.

First Floor
The first floor of the property has a master double bedroom with large dressing room and en-suite bathroom, all incorporating built in furniture. There is also an additional bathroom, storage space and a further double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

There is a large private rear garden.

A driveway leads to an off road parking area with the cattery reception.

The cattery units are housed in 2 sections, one section having 16 pens and the other 24.

The facility is robustly constructed with concrete breeze blocks and is well presented and maintained with electric radiators for heat in the colder months.
The pens overlook their own garden area which is accessed via a covered corridor.

Having successfully operated in the locality for many years, this well-known business has acquired a truly enviable reputation as the premier boarding establishment in the area and therefore boasts an extensive and loyal customer base enjoying frequent referrals and recommendations. However, there is a genuine opportunity for purchasers to continue to build and develop the business, which will naturally increase the turnover and enhance the overall profitability.

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Tenure
We are advised that the property is freehold.

We have been unable to check this information and advise prospective purchasers to consult their own solicitor for verification.

Summary
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established business and a beautiful, versatile home, located on the edge of the Cotswolds, that offers huge opportunities to increase the current turnover through both diversification and/or augmentation To avoid disappointment, a viewing is highly recommended.