AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market this well established and highly recommend boarding kennels and cattery with separate 5 bedroom detached house in the beautiful countryside setting of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire.

Location:

Set within approximately 1 acre of land, Edencroft Boarding Kennels & Cattery is located in the beautiful historic village of Chipping, in the heart of the picturesque Ribble Valley in Lancashire with stunning countryside views towards Longridge Fells, Wolfen and Parlick.

The business is located just a short drive away from the neighbouring towns of Longridge and Cllitheroe, both hosting a large range of complimentary shops, bars, restaurants and residential houses.

There are good access links to the village via the arterial roads, and the M6 motorway network is just a short drive away.

Business:

This superb family run business is licensed with the local authority for 46 units for dogs and 3 units for cats and provides a clean, secure and warm environment for the animals.

Having been established for approximately 40 years, our client has gained an excellent reputation resulting with a large amount of repeat trade and recommendations.

There is a huge amount of scope to increase the current healthy turnover by introducing a grooming facility, pet foods supply, dog training / breeding, and the opportunity to board smaller animals such as birds, guinea pigs and rabbits.

The kennels have a breeders license in place.

The business has a website in place giving a wealth of information about the kennels and cattery and also have a good social media presence.

Premises:

The business and property are set within beautiful grounds with lawned area to the front and cobbled pathways and driveway leading to Reception area for the kennels and cattery.

To the side is a good sized 5 bedroom detached house which briefly comprises of:

Entrance Porch

Hallway

Lounge

Sitting room

Annex room

Study

Dining kitchen

Cloakroom

Master bedroom with en-suite

Double bedroom

Family bathroom.

Stairs leading to first floor with further double bedroom with en-suite, and planning permission has been granted for a further double bedroom with en-suite.

To the rear is a good sized lawned garden and patio area.

Dog kennels and cattery blocks with isolation units.

Good sized separate and secure exercise field to the rear with outstanding countryside views.

Reason for sale:

The business has only now become available to the market allowing our client to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

We are advised that the tenure is Freehold.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

We are advised that the business is run by our client and partner.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Tuesday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Friday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Sunday: 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Financial Information:

Turnover – Available on request.

Summary:

This is rare opportunity to own a highly recommended and well established kennels and cattery business located in the stunning Ribble Valley within the Trough of Bowland which is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

This would make an ideal acquisition for those wanting a change of lifestyle opportunity.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view to appreciate the scope, size and opportunity the business and accommodation has to offer.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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