$1,125,000

For Sale

36-38 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga

99% Occupancy - Cleanest Working Hostel in OZ

The Tolga Country Lodge has highly visible main road frontage, providing guest accommodation for up to 33 travellers, backpackers and contract workers from all corners of the globe who arrive for seasonal farm work to meet local industry agricultural employment needs.

Presenting an excellent return, the Lodge is located at the Gateway to the Atherton Tablelands. Tolga is in close proximity to the farming sector of the Atherton Tablelands and the Lodge offers transfers to and from the farms. Seasonal farm work is ‘all-year round’ servicing crops in harvest from Banana, Mango, Lyche, Potatoes, Pumpkin and Avocadoes.
The Tolga Country Lodge is a beautifully restored homestead building. The four bathrooms are upgraded for commercial use with separate male and female bathroom & toilets. The property gives the ambience from the magnificent rainforest timber utilized in the large dining area includes handcrafted timber tables with a slab bar and slate floors which add to the character of this unique property.
A relaxing lounge area is available with a well stocked library and a selection of board games. Internet access is available via secure and centrally managed wireless connections. The guest laundry is equipped with coin operated washing machines, dryers and ironing facilities. Internet and laundry facilities are extra revenue.
A separate fully refurbished entertainment room has Austar TV hooked up for the guests to watch their favourite programs on the big flat screen monitor or play a game of table tennis.

The backyard is large with a variety of fruit trees, shrubbery and large gum trees for cool shade. An outdoor BBQ area adds to the amenities and is a great mingling point for the guests.

Consisting of 13 bedrooms, there are two types of accommodation available. Either dormitory style rooms in King Single bunk beds sleeping 4 people per room. Or double beds for couples or singles that seek added privacy. All rooms are provided with a lockable wardrobe for personal items.

The hefty communal kitchen is equipped with commercial grade fridges, freezers, shelving space for groceries, deep fryer, rice cooker, microwave, toasters, commercial stoves and grills. The travellers are provided with shelve / fridge space and cook all their own meals and clean up all dishes, the kitchen must be left in the same high condition.

The current owner outsource task such as as cleaning, bus driving & gardening.

Other features include:
* Internet access
* Outdoor BBQ area
* 2 x 12 seater courtesy buses
* Entertainment room with Austar TV
* Push Bike Hire
* T-shirts with Tolga Country Lodge Logo
* Member of Atherton Info Centre
* Employment agency

The allotment (2900sqm) has potential for more accommodation buildings. This is a walk in walk out opportunity with the current owner / manager available for a transition period to assist growth within the business.

This property offers many opportunities to operate the business and also live on-site in the nicely appointed managers room with your own private bathroom or appoint an on-site caretaker.

Please contact Belinda Deurloo
Main St Real Estate Ph: 0448 174 310 (07) 4091 6246