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SALE BY SET DATE FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2024 AT 1:00PM - IF NOT SOLD PRIOR

LICENSED CAFE FOR SALE

An exciting opportunity to start your own cafe, restaurant or function venue in country Western Victoria.

This is your chance to buy a perfectly positioned iconic cafe in the stunning Tarrington and Henty Wine Region of Western Victoria. Immerse yourself in the wider community coupled with a lifestyle change, work life balance and an ideal location to live. You really are at the heart of a supportive, vibrant and loyal community.

Cafe Catalpa is located 9kms east of Hamilton, 27kms south-west of Dunkeld, 90kms north-west of Warrnambool and 85kms north of Port Fairy. The Southern Grampians Shire has a population of 16,500 (approx.) and Hamilton is the major regional hub for services and facilities with a current population of 10,000 (approx.) From Tarrington visitors can explore the Grampians National Park via Dunkeld or the Great Ocean Road and historic Port Fairy. Tarrington township with a population of 300 people has a Lutheran coeducational primary school with 140 students and is located 250 metres from Cafe Catalpa.

It has been a family business for almost 20-years. The cafe is a destination point and is a venue where guests would regularly visit for a superb meal with friends or attend a special function. Cafe Catalpa is fully Licensed and has provided good cashflow particularly during COVID due to superb local support of the take-away menu.

The block size is 2,765m2 and provides 225m2 indoor and outdoor (courtyard) dining comfortably seating up to 90 guests. Even greater guest numbers up to 140 guests (standing) for canape functions.

Well sized modern kitchen including large service area which is well suited for food preparation. Equipment includes a 6 burner stove and hotplate gas cooker, fat fryers (electric and gas), dishwasher and drainers, walk-in cool room, display fridges. Full inventory list is available. This kitchen is excellent for food preparation and catering for large functions.

Out buildings - two substantial undercover storage buildings each with garage pit and roller doors. Another free standing weatherproof storage shed (40m2). Ideal for onsite commercial production and Front of House venue.

Important: Leasing Options are available. The Vendors will ensure a smooth transition to new ownership.

Remarks
Tarrington is a rural community combining lifestyle living and high production farming. The sale of Cafe Catalpa provides the opportunity for an enthusiastic purchaser to take the business to a new level and capture a diverse range of income streams. All realistic offers will be considered.