FREEHOLD GENERAL STORE, DRAKE, NORTHERN RIVERS

Location / Area

Drake, near Casino and Tenterfield, Northern Rivers, New South Wales

Business Type / Size

A freehold general store with a 2 bedroom residence on a large block with highway frontage. 

This business has no competition in the village and shows increasing turnover.

The property and village does not flood, it's on a mountain range.

Price Range

$495,000 negotiable plus stock

Business Information

The Drake General Store has:

• Renovated shop area with quality displays
• New modern kitchen with hotplate, microwave and ceiling fan
• 3 fuel bowsers (unleaded, premium and diesel)
• Covered dining area for clients with tables and chairs
• Storage sheds for drinks etc
• Comfortable 2 bedroom residence at rear of the shop
• Double carport / garage
• Water storage tanks with pressure pumps
• Toolshed/storeroom in back yard
• Rewired and electrically upgraded

Shop Display	Shop Display	Shop Display	Coffee Machine

The Shop Sells

• Hot foods inc pies, sausage rolls, chips
• Drinks including water, fruit juices, soft drinks and milk products
• Groceries of all kinds (huge range)
• Fruit and vegetables (in season)
• Confectionary and snack foods
• Cigarettes and tobacco
• Coffee (new machine installed)
• Newspapers and Magazines
• Dog and cat food
• Smallgoods
• Dairy Products including milk, yoghurt, cheeses etc
• Basic hardware
• Car batteries and auto needs
• Party lines
• Ice-creams
• Frozen foods
• Ice

Outdoor Eating Area	Frozen Goods	Pie Warmer	Front of Shop

Equipment Includes

• Fridges (2)
• Pie warmer
• Freezers (4)
• Hotplate
• Oven
• Bain maree
• Tables and chairs
• Lots of basic electrical kitchen equipment
• Large new Freezer

Kitchen	Kitchen	Spa

This business has increasing turnover and is easy to operate.

The shop is air-conditioned.

 Trading Hours

• Mon – Fri: 7am - 5pm
• Sat: 8am – 2pm
• Sun: 8am – 12pm

Signage	Carport	Water Storage Tank

Residence

This has:

• Main bedroom with built-ins
• 2nd bedroom
• Large lounge/living with wood heater
• Office area
• Bathroom with shower and Vanity
• Covered back verandah
• Outdoor living area with 4 person spa
• Tiled floors throughout
• Reverse-cycle air-conditioning

Bedroom	Lounge	Bathroom

Potential

A gold mine may re-open close to town in the future. This will be a genuine bonus.

Best Features

• Only store in the village
• Superb highway location
• Recently upgraded with new equipment
• Comfortable owners’ residence
• Close to 4WD parks and motorcycle parks
• Large ½ acre land (fenced)
• Huge goodwill with locals
• Large storage shed
• Big backyard with shade trees, double garage and garden shed
• Ideal for family operation
• Close to rivers, national parks and state forests

Additional Information

This is a great business with a freehold property at a bargain price.

It is very well set up and easy to operate. The area is going ahead and there is a constant tourist trade in the business.

Contact Details

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