Live the Dream – Flood-Free Rural Haven with Award-Winning Pet Resort
Welcome to a truly unique offering: a flood-free, 25-acre rural property combining lifestyle, income, and opportunity. Only 10 minutes from Grafton's CBD yet nestled in a tranquil country setting, this haven offers the serenity of nature, abundant wildlife, and the convenience of proximity. With the Pacific Motorway just six minutes away, Grafton Airport five minutes' drive, Coffs Harbour within 45 minutes, and the Gold Coast only 2.5 hours, the very best of both worlds awaits.
The Business – Skye Park Pet Resort & Day Spa
Established in 2014, this award-winning, licensed dog and cat boarding facility is widely recognised as the premier choice in the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers. It is more than just a business - it's an essential community service, providing trusted care for pets during holidays, emergencies, and short-notice stays.
Highlights include:
- Facilities: 61 roomy indoor/outdoor kennels, 16 cat units, large grassed exercise areas, airconditioned or mistcooled comfort units, and a fully equipped kennel kitchen.
- Operations: Easytouse computerised booking system, extensive customer database, hydro bath and grooming facilities ready for expansion, plus a fully setup pet taxi van.
- Awards: Multiple accolades, including Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards (winner and finalist across several years), New Idea Magazine's Best Local Business (2021), and feature recognition in In Good Company, a Northern Rivers Business NSW showcase.
- Reputation: Strong veterinary referrals, consistent demand, and loyal clientele across Clarence Valley, Northern Rivers, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and beyond.
Business Performance & Growth
- Bookings: Minimum of 2,220 between July 2024–June 2025.
- New Customers: 270 new clients during the same period, averaging 22.5 per month.
- Holiday Operations: Christmas/New Year bookings open 1st November and sell out within 24 hours, reaching full capacity (approx. 16 cats & 100 dogs).
- Opportunities: Expand advertising, extend services to include birds, reptiles, rabbits, and horses, and develop grooming into a lucrative new revenue stream (average grooming services currently priced from $90).
This is a walk-in, walk-out business with fully trained staff in place - ready for the next owner to either expand aggressively or simply enjoy steady profits.
The Residence
- The charming lowset brick home offers comfortable family living with:
- 3 bedrooms with builtins, plus a large 4th multipurpose room (currently office/gym/guest space).
- Modern kitchen (approx 7 years old), bathroom with separate bath and shower, large laundry, and extensive storage.
- Comfort yearround with insulation, 3 reversecycle airconditioners, and 6 ceiling fans.
- Outdoor lifestyle with a covered entertainment area, BBQ zone, fire pit, and fully fenced aboveground pool.
Practical features include:
- Extralarge 2bay shed plus carport, commercial freezer, garden shed.
- Fully fenced acreage with 2 paddocks, 2 springfed dams, town water, and additional rainwater tanks.
- Dixon rideon mower with tow barrow, push mower, whipper snipper, and garden tools included.
- Extensive established gardens, fruit trees, asphalt driveway, and abundant native wildlife.
The Opportunity
This property offers a rare combination:
- A lifestyle rural retreat peaceful, private, and fully selfsufficient.
- A thriving business respected, profitable, and awardwinning.
- Future potential enormous scope to expand, diversify, or continue operating as is.
Don't miss this chance to own one of the Clarence Valley's most exciting lifestyle and business opportunities - where home, income, and lifestyle all come together in one exceptional package.
Disclaimer: All information provided in this property advertisement has been supplied to the agent by third parties. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, neither the agent nor the vendor accepts any liability for errors or omissions. Prospective purchasers are advised to conduct their own investigations and rely on their own enquiries to verify the details provided.
