'The General Store, Heathfield'

*SOLD BY VENTURE COMMERCIAL*

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

Business and residence in one.

Buy the business and take a lease of the premises, or buy the business and property as a combined package.

The ‘General Store, Heathfield’ is one of the local community’s iconic establishments. It is unique in atmosphere, offering a glorious selection of deli, refreshment and general store products, together with a café providing customers with both dine-in and takeaway services. Operated and branded with wholesome charm, the store has established reputation for friendly service and enjoys a host of loyal customers.

The attractive, verandah-fronted building enjoys a prominent position on the corner of Cricklewood and Longwood Roads. There is a busy flow of customer traffic thanks to the off-street parking available immediately to the front of the property plus the Australia Post post-box situated adjacent.

Internally, the property is arranged as a retail area, plus kitchen, with living areas immediately behind comprising bedroom, bathroom, office and living room, plus storage areas. There is a balcony at the rear with pleasant leafy views. Beneath the property is a further storage / laundry area. To the left-hand side of the building is a garage which is utilised as a store, plus driveway parking.

Outside, the gently sloping grounds provide a delightful lawn area with space for tables and chairs set under the shade of the established trees, plus gravel pathways set amongst garden beds. A small decked area close to the front of the property provides a pleasant seating area.

The property and business has been owned, managed and lovingly operated by a husband and wife team. Casual assistance has been taken on when required, during peak times and for external catering work.

The current owners have enjoyed the many financial benefits of combining home and business from the same premises, keeping private living expenses to a minimum. Residing on-site has also enabled them to open for business 7 days a week, but of course, a new business operator is free to choose their own hours.

The property offers a tremendous range of opportunities for further enhancement, both internally and externally. Expansion of the café dining offering might be one exciting initiative for a new owner, through conversion of the internal private accommodation, also encompassing the rear balcony. Extension of the alfresco dining space, taking advantage of the tranquil garden setting with further decked areas might be another opportunity to explore by a new owner.

As well as a focus for Heathfield residents, the General Store is well supported by the local primary and high schools, plus tourists and cyclists travelling along the Adelaide Hills scenic tourists routes. With no other commercially zoned property in the neighbourhood, a new owner will be able to rely on existing and established use rights to trade confidently without the threat of nearby competition.