3 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a very established boarding Kennels and cattery close to the popular market town of Louth. The property currently comprises a 3 Bedroom detached house approximately 100 years old benefiting from OFCH, and having majority UPVC double glazing; a range of kennel buildings and cattery, shop, exercise area, residential garden and private parking over approximately 0.36 acre site.

The house briefly comprises, Lounge, Dining Kitchen; 3 bedrooms, loft conversion, bathroom, conservatory/ grooming parlour with a rear astro turfed garden being fully enclosed with small trees and mature shrubbery.

The business has been trading approximately 25 years having been significantly expanded in recent years by the current owners. 2010 trading figures boasted a turnover in excess of £139,000 with net profit in excess of £40,000.

The property is surrounded by fields and farmland boasting no immediate neighbours- yet within easy reach of the A16.

SITUATION    Louth is an historical market town situated in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds drawing upon the strong local catchment area. It is located approximately 13 miles South East of Grimsby and enjoys good access to the Humber ports and M180 which connects to the central motorway network. The port of Boston is less than a one hour drive to the South and Humberside International Airport is within easy reach.

DIRECTIONS    Legbourne Road runs from Louth to the village of Legbourne. The property will be found on the left hwne travelling from Louth, just before the junction with the bypass.

ACCOMMODATION    The accommodation comprises

.    Front entrance door with outside light point leads into

DINING KITCHEN 15'3" (4.65m) x 10'9" (3.28m)29'6" (9m)ax plus 12' (3.66m) x 11'10" (3.6m). Having a range of fitted units comprising base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces above, inset wine rack, further matching wall mounted eye level cupboards with glazed fronts and display shelving, inset 1 1/2 bowl sink with tiled splash backs, Range master electric cooker range comprising grill, warming tray, double fan oven and 4 ring hob with hood over, oil fired Rayburn cooker used for cooking, central island with matching cupboards, timbers to ceiling and wall, walk-in shelved pantry, tiled floor throughout, stone fireplace and hearth with fitted electric stove, radiator.

LOUNGE 22'6" x 12' (6.86m x 3.66m). Having an attractive open fireplace with stone hearth, decorative beams to walls, two radiators and TV point.

UTILITY ROOM 9'4" x 5'4" (2.84m x 1.63m). Housing the oil fired boiler serving the central heating system (fed from 600 gallon storage tank). Space with plumbing for automatic washing machine and separate dryer.

CONSERVATORY/SUN LOUNGE 16'6" x 14' (5.03m x 4.27m). (This room is currently used for Grooming) Having glazed windows and a corrugated roof, night storage heater, two sliding doors to Garden.

.    STAIRS TO THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING Having access to the roof space being insulated.

BEDROOM 1 15'3" (4.65m) into recess either side of fireplace x 12'6" (3.8m). Having cast iron fireplace, radiator and coving to ceiling.

BEDROOM 2 12'6" x 12' max (3.8m x 3.66m max).

BEDROOM 3 11' x 10' (3.35m x 3.05m). Having cast iron fireplace, telephone point and radiator.

BATHROOM    Having a fitted suite comprising free standing bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled walls, shower cubicle with electric wall mounted shower, radiator, large airing cupboard housing the lagged hot water tank and fitted immersion heater.

LOFT CONVERSION 20' x 10'4" (6.1m x 3.15m). Previously used as a play/games room. Having loft ladder, storage cupboard at one end and two velux windows.

OUTSIDE    To the front of the property is a parking bay for 2 cars with a shingle driveway providing further parking for 2-4 cars. There is a paved pathway to the side of the property leading onto an 'Astro Turfed' garden with trees and shrubs and flower borders.

2 TIMBER STORES 8' x 6' (2.44m x 1.83m).

1 IMPLEMENT STORE 8' x 6' (2.44m x 1.83m).

BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

SHOP 34'7" x 8'7" (10.54m x 2.62m). Being of rendered block work construction under a lined and insulated pitched tiled roof, power and light points, wall mounted oil fired central heating boiler (fitted in 2004), brick built counter with work surface.

KENNEL KITCHEN 14' x 7'9" (4.27m x 2.36m). Being of rendered block work construction under a lined and insulated felted roof with power and light points, laminated work surfaces with 2 stainless steel sink units (both with hot and cold supplies), range of cupboards under with space and plumbing for washing machine, installed bath with shower attachment.

RANGE OF 5 KENNELS    Being of block construction under a lined and insulated tiled roof, with power and light points. Accessed off a rear corridor with drainage gulley are

KENNELS About 5'7" x 3;9" (About 1.7m x 3;0.23m). With full height block divisions with block mesh fronts and weld mesh gates. Each with a heat lamp, pulley hatches allow access into external covered runs 8' in length with block mesh contained, opening into a part covered walkway.

KENNEL BUILDING    Being of brick and block construction under a lined and insulated pitched tiled roof with power and light point. Accessed off a rear corridor with drainage gulled are

3 KENNELS Each about 5'2" (1.57m) x 4'10" (1.47m). With full height block divisions, block and mesh front, weld mesh gate. Pulley hatches allow access into external covered runs about 6'8" in length.

MAIN KENNEL BLOCK 47'6" x 13' (14.48m x 3.96m). Being of brick and block construction and brick under a new lined and insulated tiled roof, with Velux roof windows for extra natural light. Centre corridor with 2 drainage gullies, off which are 20 kennels of varying widths all with heat lamps. 11 are 6'6" deep and 9 are 3'6" deep the latter have hatches allowing access into individual 12' long external concreted covered runs with galvanized panel and mesh divisions, gated opening onto outer work area. Electric fluorescent lights, power and water points.

KENNEL BLOCK 21' x 9' (6.4m x 2.74m). Being of brick construction with power and light points. 4 Kennels accessed off a rear corridor each kennel is about 5' x 5' with full height brick divisions, galvanized panel and mesh fronts and gates, with an infra-red heat lamp. Pulley hatches allow access into individual covered and paved runs about 8' x 5' with galvanized panel and mesh divisions, weld mesh gates.

LARGE KENNEL 8' x 5'6" (2.44m x 1.68m). Being of block construction with a concrete floor, light point, heat lamp with access onto covered run 10'6" x 5'6" contained within dwarf walls of block work with weld mesh over, drainage gulley in run.

KENNEL BUILDING    Being of block construction with 2 kennels access off a narrow rear corridor each about 3'5 x 2'5 with full height block division, weld mesh fronts and gates, and a heat lamp. Pulley hatches allow access into external covered runs 5' in length.

EXERCISE AREA    One enclosed by small trees, shrubs and high fences and one enclosed field at rear.

CATTERY 24'6" X 14' (7.47m X 4.27m). Stands in closed off area beyond kennels. Constructed in brick under a felted roof with double glazed windows and a tiled floor. Off the central corridor are 20 units with full height. Each 5' deep and about 2'6" wide. Each has a shelf under a window, mesh/glazed to enable opening for fresh air. Solid partitions between sections. Electric light and power with points for heat lamps in each unit.

CAT ISOLATION UNIT    Being of timber construction with front covered run with secured entrance.

SERVICES    Mains electricity and water. Drainage to a private system.

COUNCIL TAX BAND    We are advised from enquiries to the Valuation Office Website that the council tax band is C.

THE BUSINESS    The business is currently operating as Barfield Boarding Kennels and Cattery, benefiting from a license to board 55 dogs and 20 cats plus ancillary pet shop selling foods and grooming equipment. The business itself has been established approximately 25 years and having been recently expanded by the present owners. This business is only being offers for sale due to pending retirement.
The business boasts very healthy accounts which can be made available upon request. The turnover in 2010 was £139,504 with a net profit of £40,850.
The business benefits from a well established and retained customer basis locally and out of area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY    East Lindsey District Council Tedder Hall Manby Park Louth LN11 8UP Tel: 01507 601111

AGENTS NOTE    To the front of the property there is a vehicle pull in parking area off the road.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN