Tutehill Farm comprises of a well-established boarding kennels and cattery business. The purpose-built facility is set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside and is licensed for 165 dogs and 40 cats. In addition to the boarding business there is also a more recent addition of a professional canine hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation centre.

On the site there is a 5 bed dwelling. ‘The Barn’ was converted from a traditional agricultural barn in 1994 completed to a high standard and offers flexible and substantial living accommodation and private gardens. Alongside the barn is ‘The Park Home’, a prefabricated dwelling with good living Space and 3 bedrooms. The property is offered for sale as a whole and in three separate lots giving potential purchasers flexibility.

Tutehill Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a private owner operated family business and has been run by the same family for over 27 years and is being sold due to pending retirement. The Kennels & Cattery offer dog boarding and cattery services to dog and cat owners throughout West Cumbria. The premises occupy a premier location with views of open countryside and located close to the region’s towns having a huge potential catchment area.

Tutehill Kennels & Cattery is currently Licenced for 165 Dogs and 40 Cats under the New Government Licencing Scheme and has been awarded a 5* rating (low risk and well managed). Set in 2.27 Acres (0.92ha). The facilities & services include heated and spacious purpose-built kennels, secure play areas, purpose-built cattery with play pens, luxury individual living room style rooms and speciality suites for puppies, juniors and small dog breeds.

Business

Facilities & services include heated and spacious purpose-built kennels, secure play areas, purpose-built cattery with play pens, luxury individual living room style rooms and speciality suites. The business enjoys an excellent reputation and achieves an annual turnover of circa £277,000(exclusive of VAT) and net profits of circa £73,000. Tutehill Hydrotherapy is a new addition to the business opening in 2020. Much more information is available on the web sites available from the links below.

The Barn is a spacious property converted from a traditional stone barn into a large dwelling. The property has been maintained to a High standard and provides extensive and flexible accommodation having six spacious ground floor rooms extending to approximately 154 m². On the first floor there are five good sized bedrooms one having en-suite facilities, a family bathroom and separate WC extending to 100m2. Externally there is parking for several vehicles, a single-storey timber constructed ‘Mancave’ includes a bar area and games room, there is also a covered area currently containing a hot tub. Two decked seating areas, a multitiered lawned garden and a spacious polytunnel. The secluded grounds and gardens take advantage of the wonderful views towards the Solway Firth and Scottish hills.

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains Electricity, a private natural water supply and drainage is to a traditional septic tank which is shared with The Park Home, central heating is LPG.

Park Home is a detached single story timber prefabricated property. The good-sized accommodation extends to approx. 94m2 with two living areas, open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there are storage buildings and parking for several vehicles.

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains Electricity, a private natural water supply and drainage is to a traditional septic tank which is shared with The Barn, central heating is LPG.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty in three lots, combination of lots or as a whole, offers are invited for any combination of lots. The Vendor reserves the right to amend these particulars, not to accept any offer received or to withdraw the property from sale at any time.  A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling Agents following an inspection.

GUIDE PRICES

Boarding Kennels     £495,000

The Barn        £400,000

The Park Home        £100,000

VIEWING

Strictly by arrangement with the Sole Agents:

Mitchells land and property, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ.

Tel: 01900 822016. Email: info@mitchellslandagency.co.uk

SERVICES

The property benefits from a shared bore hole water supply and shared private drainage. There is mains electricity to the property. Central heating for the barn and Park Home is LPG.

VALUED ADDED TAX (VAT)

VAT will be charged if applicable.

COUNCIL TAX

Tax band C with Cumberland Council

TENURE

Freehold interest is being offered with vacant possession on completion.

EPC: available on request.