General Store For Sale

Business description

Post Office and newsagency selling fuel, gas, alcohol, take away food, groceries, DVDs, etc.
Varied clientele - during week, sales reps, truck drivers, state forest and railway workers, international and local tourists. Weekends are especially busy with customers on way to social and sporting events in Casino, Lismore and Grafton.
This freehold business has reverse cycle air conditioning and four-bedroom residence has 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms, the main bathroom with spa bath and shower - all on 1¼ lush acres with swimming pool.
Whiporie general store was established in the 1930s and is located on the Summerland Way about half way between Casino and Grafton. And just 30 minutes from major centres and 50 minutes to the beach.
Fenced paddock for horses, abundant bore water with pump for vegetable gardens and chooks.
Whiporie has average annual rainfall of 1085mm and with 4 tanks holding 20000 gallons there is plenty of water for the spa and pool.
Some vendor finance available to a suitable buyer.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

The sale includes the store, an attached 4 bedroom home with pool, 4-bay colourbond shed, timber shed and all plant and equipment. The store has reverse cycle air conditioning. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms, the main bathroom with spa bath and shower. The front living area of the house has a combustion fireplace and the rear living area has a gas heater.

Location:

The store is located on the Sumerland Way, half way between Casino and Grafton and caters for passing trade and about 120 locals.

Other information

Expansion potential:

As Whiporie General Store is the only store for approx 100 kms it is also possible to apply to be a Lotto agency.

Competition / Market:

The areas around Casino and Grafton are experiencing growth with the media referring to Casino as a “boom town” in the 26 December 2007 edition of the “Northern Star”. Grafton has a major redevelopment of its shopping centre due for completion in December 2008. All of which is expected to significantly increase local traffic on the Summerland Way. The opportunities are endless as the traffic continues to increase through the RTA and the media promoting the Summerland Way as a safer and better alternative to the Pacific Highway. For 100km there is no competition.

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday: 7:00am – 6:00pm (during daylight saving the store closes at 7:00pm) Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm (all year)

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$68,090

Inventory / Stock value:

$30,000

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