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FREEHOLD HOME AND LICENSED BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY in Ipswich for Sale

Key features

  • Fully licensed for 40 dogs and 36 cats
  • EBITDA, (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) of £89,594
  • 30 well-maintained kennels, 15 indoor and 4 outdoor cat pens
  • Set in approximately 1.5 acres of mature grounds

Description

FREEHOLD FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME AND LICENSED BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY in Ipswich for Sale.

An exciting opportunity to acquire a thriving licensed boarding kennels and cattery together with a comfortable four-bedroom family home, set in approximately 1.5 acres of mature grounds, within a desirable semi-rural location on the outskirts of Ipswich. The property presents the ideal combination of lifestyle and business, offering both a welcoming residence and a well-established, reputable enterprise.

The spacious freehold home, provides versatile and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. The house briefly comprises reception hall with utility room and beautifully tiled shower room with WC. Delightful lounge with feature fireplace, fitted kitchen with dining room off having log burner and leading to sun room which has French doors to garden. Large office with patio doors leading to garden at the rear of the property. First floor, four good-sized bedrooms, including a generous principal room with character features, family bathroom with shower over bath. The property has oil fired central heating. Externally, the property provides beautiful, mature gardens and exercise areas with 30 well maintained kennels, (23 in the main block with a quieter block of 3 and a further block of 4 where the more reactive dogs are boarded. The cattery consists of 15 pens indoors, 3 of which are designated double to family pens and a small block of 4 outdoor cat pens which remain unused between October and March. Customer reception, practical storage, polytunnel and greenhouse. The residence combines comfort with practicality, offering an ideal base for an owner-operator wishing to manage the business on-site.

The business is fully licensed for 40 dogs and 36 cats, with facilities designed to a high standard for the efficient running of the business. The site comprises 30 well-maintained kennels and exercise areas, 15 indoor pens for cats, 4 additional outdoor pens for cats (these are currently unused between October and March) and secure outdoor spaces and practical storage areas.

The kennels and cattery have built an excellent reputation locally, attracting regular repeat business and offering strong potential for continued growth under new ownership, particularly as several local kennels / catteries have closed in recent years which has resulted in continued growth for our client. Further scope is available, (subject to planning permission) to increase the number of kennels and cat pens. The business shows net profits in excess of £55,000 on the latest accounts available (20 months) and EBITDA, (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) of £89,594.

This freehold property represents a rare chance to secure both a family home and a well-established kennels and cattery business in one. The combination of an excellent trading position, licensed facilities, and spacious accommodation makes this an attractive prospect for those seeking a lifestyle change or an expansion within the animal care sector.

Location - The property is conveniently located just a short drive from Ipswich, with excellent transport links, providing quick access to Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, and beyond. The setting offers the charm of a semi-rural lifestyle with the advantage of nearby shops, schools, and amenities.
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About Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds

The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LG

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