196 Ranger Road, Adare QLD 4343

Phone enquiries - please quote property ID 19489

This was the home of the LOCKYER VALLEY RIDING SCHOOL ( Now not operational but ready to restart with little work).
It has all the facilities and materials needed to get going quickly.

Almost 42 hectares with a 3 level double brick house and a 2 bedroom self-contained flat (used as a farmstay). There is also a massive shed. The property was developed as a small riding school and has an arena and round yard with all other necessary facilities. You would be purchasing a complete package which includes all the equipment and necessary tools to re-establish the riding school. The complete sale would include with tractor (4X4) with bucket, farm equipment, farm ute (4X4), tools, equipment, equestrian equipment, the whole lot.

Main House:

Double Brick 3 Bedroom + Study Home
Tri Level
Large Spacious deck to views of the property and dams
All Bedrooms with Built Ins
Main Bathroom on Bedroom level
Powder room on living level
Kitchen has walk-in Pantry
Open plan living on middle level
Double drive through garage (with laundry) on bottom level
Separate Laundry is on the middle level.
Fully Insulated
2 X 5,000 Gallon (2 X 20,000+ litres) Water tanks
Air conditioning to Living area
3KW Solar Panel System
LP Gas Cooking and Heating
High speed satellite internet
An outdoor garden area with fishpond separates the main house from the farmstay flat.

Self-Contained Unit: Completely Separate:
2 Bedrooms
Combined Living/Dining
Fully operational kitchen
Full Bathroom, and Laundry
4,000 Gallon Water Tank
Large deck to views of the property

This flat (which operated as a farmstay) is ideal for a dual living families who still want their own privacy. There is potential to rent out the unit for an income stream.

The Property:
115 Acres of mixed grazing, bush and recreational areas (46.8HA Approx)
Bitumen driveway to house and shed with Palm lined entry way.
4 Large Dams
Fully Fenced
The shed is a massive size (SZE X 40) mezzanine floor etc
¾ size equestrian arena
Round yard
4 stables with holding yards
3 Other stable areas
Large equipment shed, capable of holding 8 cars (and more equipment)
Rest areas already designed for future campsites
2 Storey Barn with separate toilet, shower + office and tack room.
Full power and 4000 Gallon (18000 litres) water tank
Viewing deck to arena and round yard
5 paddocks for horses with water supply
3 Large paddocks for cattle or producing crops
4 dams
Extra creek access.


HISTORY

This property was purchased in 2003 with the intention of developing a small riding school and recreational area for camping etc. It was purchased at that time for around $400,000.00 but the land comprised of a house and large shed only.

Over a four year period the owners cleared much of the land, cut trails through forested areas, built arena and round yard, built a 3 bay barn, put in water distribution system, ran electrical systems to the barn and outer arena areas, built stable areas, erected and/or repaired 7 kilometres of fences (dozens of gates) and developed safe riding areas and procedures.

The improvements cost well over $850,000.00 (materials and labour). The riding school operated during this period and continued to operate until the end of 2011.

A very serious motor vehicle accident created serious injuries to the proprietors and the riding school closed down operation as a result. It has now been restored to an operational level.

The property was running a successful horse riding school for 8+ years, with the existing infrastructure still in place a return to its previous existence will take very little effort. .

Along with the riding school and farm-stay accommodation there are private camping (recreation areas) that were frequently used. Bushwalking and bush cooking activities were encouraged. Overseas student stays was another source of income.

Full council signage for horse riding helped non-locals to find the property easily. The Lockyer Valley Riding School current business registration and basic website is still in existence for this property.

Please Note: The horse riding facilities have recently undergone a major renovation. Some other work restored the timber balconies on the buildings. All the major fencing has been redone and is in good condition. Minimum maintenance is required to keep the property in good repair. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right people.

We have a wonderful history of making children and adults happy and confident in their riding ability. This is a real LIFESTYLE change with a true opportunity to make a living doing what you love. (That is is you love animals and children). If you want the complete package that includes some horses and the room to run cattle then you found what you are looking for.

The advantages that are important.

(1) There is no need for applying for a material Change of Use (as would be the usual case in any development within a regional area.)
(2) There are 3 recreational areas, all with BBQs and seating (some with covered areas for campers).
(3) Riding school directional signage is distributed throughout the local area.
(4) The arena and round yard have been recently painted
(5) The trails are in good condition.
(6) The fences are in good condition
(7) The business name is transferable
(8) . We have all saddles and equipment to start immediately.
(9) The stables are ready
(10) There is a horse wash bay and grooming area.
(11) Included in the sale price is all the farm equipment and associated needs to maintain the property. EG: The complete sale would include with tractor (4X4) with bucket, farm equipment, farm ute (4X4), tools, equipment, saddles, equestrian equipment, the whole lot.


The Business Opportunity (not sold as an operating business):
It must be appreciated that there was a thriving horse riding school operational here for many years and most of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment are still here. There is no need for a 'Material Change of Use' from council and there should be little expense in getting the riding school operational.

Location
The property is perfectly located less than an hour away from Brisbane, more local clientele came from Toowoomba and Ipswich. Some also came from Esk, Toogoolawah and Warwick areas. It should be also noted that accommodation is limited in the Gatton/Adare region therefore the farmstay facility was in frequent demand.

Gatton township population is approximately 8,000 persons. It has good shopping facilities and an Olympic` pool, a large equestrian area, showground and local lake. It is part of the Lockyer Valley considered the “Salad Bowl” of Australia. It is also considered a large cattle area. Lockyer Valley local activities include Equestrian, Speedway Football Cricket etc.


For further information see, https://profile.id.com.au/s_gatton-north/population-growth

Distance from Brisbane 90 klms
Distance from Toowoomba 37 klms
Distance from Ipswich 55 klms


Included in sale.

Vehicles
1 40HP Tractor 4 WD,
Farm Ute (Registered)
Small horse float
Trailers
2 Quads (older types but reliable)
Auxiliary Pump 1. Large Brand new.
Auxiliary Pump 2 Brand new still in box
Machinery
Tools
Other associated tractor attachments
2 horses
1 Pony

(All the cattle have been sold)

You could re-build this already once successful business to its former glory and continue its development further.

The property is perfectly located less than an hour away from Brisbane, more local clientele came from Toowoomba and Ipswich. Some also came from Esk, Toogoolawa and Warwick areas. It should be also noted that accommodation is limited in the Gatton/Adare region therefore the farmstay facility was in frequent demand.

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