About the Business

Operating for over 17 years (under current ownership for 8 years), this is a well-established, licensed facility approved for 30 dogs and supported by a loyal repeat customer base.

Purpose-built infrastructure includes:
• 18 air-conditioned night pens
• 8 sand runs with kennels
• 13 grass runs
• 2 isolation pens
• Secure, fully fenced exercise areas
• 110,000 litres of tank water storage
• 2 dams
• 7.2kVa solar system reducing operating costs

The business attracts consistent demand from:
• Heathcote local residents
• Bendigo and surrounding regional centres
• Echuca/Moama
• Melbourne clients seeking trusted rural boarding

With structured pricing across size categories and defined operating hours, the enterprise runs with established systems and strong goodwill. This is not a speculative or lifestyle hobby - it is a functioning, licensed facility with long-standing trading history and established digital presence.
Importantly, only approximately 5 acres of the 45-acre holding is currently utilised for the business.

Property
The freehold comprises approximately 18.37 hectares (45 acres) of usable rural land, zoned Farming.
Improvements include:
• Fully renovated 3-bedroom residence
• Two separate living areas
• Stunning modern bathrooms
• Salt-chlorinated swimming pool
• Large outdoor entertaining area
• Significant 30m x 8m shedding
• Private established yards
• Stone fruit orchard (apple, plum, peach, apricot, pear) plus olive trees

The residence offers genuine comfort and privacy, separated from operational areas while still allowing efficient on-site management.
The property sits within easy reach of Heathcote township and approximately 35–40 minutes from Bendigo, forming part of the Greater Bendigo municipality - a region experiencing continued population growth, wine tourism activity and lifestyle migration.

Melbourne accessibility is a key business driver, enabling convenient drop-off and collection while offering the rural environment many pet owners actively prefer.

The Opportunity
✔ 17+ year established operation
✔ Licensed capacity for 30 dogs
✔ Air-conditioned accommodation and diverse run configuration
✔ Solar-powered with substantial water storage
✔ 45-acre asset-backed holding (only 5 acres currently utilised commercially)
✔ Strong regional and Melbourne client catchment
✔ Fully renovated residence with lifestyle appeal
✔ Expansion and diversification potential (STCA)

• Owner-operators seeking secure income with acreage living
• Couples or families wanting integrated home and enterprise
• Animal care professionals ready to scale an established facility
• Metropolitan buyers seeking a tree-change without sacrificing revenue
• Investors seeking land-backed regional business opportunity

This is a rare combination of long-standing business performance, scalable infrastructure and substantial rural landholding - delivering income today and flexibility for tomorrow.

For further information or to request the Information Memorandum, contact CRE Brokers.