Hilton Smythe are delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage the sale of Primchurch Kennels and Cattery, a well-established boarding kennels, cattery with a great reputation amongst local residents. This is a superb opportunity to take on a popular and well used local business in a beautiful part of the Shropshire countryside.
The business was founded over 50 years ago. The current owners have run it for the last 6 and a half years or so and the business has been a real labour of love for them and has flourished under their ownership accruing many regular customers along with a glowing reputation for pricing and exceptional pet care
The business is now being sold due to the vendors wishes to pursue a change of direction, they are keen to see their beloved Kennel & Cattery pass to an ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner (s) who can take this already thriving business to the next level.
The business offers a secure, safe and stimulating environment for their clients dogs and cats. The kennels and cattery are situated alongside the owners home which means that they spend a lot of time with all the cats and dogs, getting to know them and thus ensuring that the pets visit is as enjoyable and stress free as possible. The business has many excited ‘welcomes’ when returning guests come to stay and the owners are happy for new and existing clients to take a look around the premises and facilities whenever they wish by appointment during opening hours.
The business offers dog boarding in 25 kennels. All kennels are designed to provide the dogs with an individual sleeping area and a linked outside run. The indoor area is heated and the dogs have access to the outside area at all times. The dogs are fed according to the client’s needs , the business has a selection of wet and dry food and special dietary requirements can be catered for. Multiple occupancy rates are available.
The business also offers a designer cattery . There are 7 individual pens, each with its own secure outdoor run. Each pen comprises 2 levels with an upper level with a cosy bed accessed by ladder whilst the lower accommodates scratching posts and toys. The cattery is fully heated and again, multiple occupancy rates are available.
Additionally the business offers doggy day boarding which is becoming increasingly popular and should provide a particularly lucrative income stream going forward.
The sale will include the company website and Facebook page and the business enjoys great visibility on the internet along with impressive reviews such;
‘ We received a lovely welcome from the owners who looked after our two greyhounds Eva and Merlin recently. The facilities are immaculate, as is the high standard of care given. Thank you’
‘ Run by fabulous, caring people who take excellent care of your pets. Highly recommended’
‘ Friendly kennels in lovely rural location. Caring owners and extensive exercise facilities’
Scope to Improve
Advertising and marketing campaign
Maximise the use of social media
Introduce grooming services
Explore the possibility of using large field as a camping and caravan site (subject to normal planning permissions)
Increase prices, hasn’t been done for some time and could easily increase by 20%.
Reasons to Buy
A well-established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
Perfect for someone looking to avoid a daily commute to work especially given latest fuel cost rises
Includes beautiful living accommodation and private gardens
Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business.
Ideal owner managed or partnership business.
A real lifestyle business offering a lucky new owner the chance to live and work in the wonderful Shropshire countryside
All fixtures and fittings pursuant to the running of the business are included in the sale making this a real Turnkey business opportunity for a lucky new owner(s).
Very rarely do boarding kennels of this calibre come to the open market so early enquiry is highly recommended.
This lovely business is likely to attract considerable interest.
Financial Profile
We are advised the business generated a turnover of circa £75,000 as of 2023, further financial information can be made available upon request.
The forecasted turnover for 2024 is £120,000 - £130,000 with net profit between 70-80%.
