Farmstay For Sale
The Offer
On offer for sale is a rural property that comprises a homestead and two cottages currently operating as a farm stay.
There is also a farm-gate shop with a tasting deck included.
The freehold is for sale as is on walk-in/walk-out basis including the full content of the homestead and the cottages. Buyers have the option to continue the operation under a new brand or occupy the property for private use and farming activities.
Please contact us for a detailed Information Memorandum and to arrange an inspection.
The Property
The gently undulating property of approx. 89 acres, managed organically for the past ten years, is mostly cleared arable land. It is fully fenced with the vendors replacing 95% of the fencing in the last five years and includes a number of sheds, an extensive ethnobotanical plant garden and native bee sanctuary of approx. 5 acres, 200 Christmas Tree Grove (2-3 years old), a 270 sqm vegetable garden (fully netted with an irrigation system) and 1.2 km of forested windbreaks made up of 1200 trees planted 6-8 years ago. It also comprises a three megalitre dam, three smaller paddock dams, and an intermittent creek with Billabong. It currently accommodates a variety of animals including miniature Galloway cattle, dairy goats, rare breed chickens, Suri alpacas, horses and Dorper sheep.
The rendered brick homestead comprises four bedrooms (the master has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in robe), the main bathroom, a separate laundry, a large kitchen, formal dining and spacious lounge. It also comprises a spacious covered entertainment area, a single garage and a large carport for three cars. A solar-heated, fibreglass, in-ground pool (10 metres) completes the package.
The two weatherboard cottages are almost identical in layout, and each comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, an open plan kitchen and lounge and a terrific deck that overlooks the green paddocks. Each cottage is fully self-contained with a well-equipped kitchen, a fireplace, a split air conditioning system, outdoor BBQ and campfire area, and country-style furnishing.
An existing approved tourism facility license allows for one additional, one bedroom cottage with further cottages possible subject to council approval.
The Business
The business began operation circa 2001 with the current owners in charge since Sep 2006. The business has since grown year on year, transitioning from a basic lodging business to a multi-award winning farm stay experience.
The business is now very well- established with a great reputation and strong repeat custom. It features a hosted farm stay experience with limited competition. It caters for families with kids interested in participating in the animal care and farm upkeep as well as couples and groups interested in sustainability. The majority of the guests and visitors come from the Sydney and Newcastle regions, as well as from Hong Kong and Singapore.
A husband and wife team currently run the business with casual help from a contract gardener/farm hand. With the recent addition of the homestead to the letting pool, the annual turnover is projected to be in the range of $203k to $233k per annum. Though there is also potential for earning additional revenue from day visits and tours as well as from the farm produce and livestock sales.
The Location
Nabiac is a vibrant rural village on the Mid North Coast of NSW approx. Three hours north of Sydney and one hour and 30 min from Newcastle. It has services and amenities including doctor, cafes, shops and school. The tourist towns of Forster, with its lovely beaches, is just 20 minutes away, and Port Macquarie 1 hour. Nabiac is the central town of the Wallamba Valley and is traditionally a farming area but is well-known today as a highway service town (it is located just off the Pacific Highway) and a tourist stopping point, 20 minutes south of Taree.
Agent’s Opinion
This property has beautiful vistas and stunning sunsets and offers a great lifestyle of fresh air, healthy organic food, and rejuvenating calmness with the benefit of various income sources. A new owner could be happy with running and growing the farm stay or doing much more based on personal interest and expertise. The property would suit a seasoned farmer, a hobby farmer or simply a lover of nature and animals with an interest in hospitality. Do not miss this ideal tree change opportunity and contact us for more information or to organise your inspection.
INSPECTIONS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT.
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