Enchanting Award Winning boutique "Raleigh Winery" on riverside acreage
Enchanting coastal acreage with Award Winning Boutique, "Raleigh Winery" set on a total of 5 acres. Established for 43 years with strong local & visitor following.
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This business is somewhat unique and has no similar competition in this region, category or price bracket.
Located in picturesque Raleigh, on the Mid North Coast 13 klms from Bellingen, 20 klms from Coffs Harbour and adjacent to the Bellinger River, this stunning property has been transformed by the current owners to offer an ideal coastal lifestyle providing multiple streams of income including:
1. Vineyard - fully established currently yielding in the vicinity of 4 tonnes from 4 acres of Chambourcin and Villard Blanc Vines. Grapes are processed at Cassegrains and return bottled to Raleigh
2. Winery - Cellar Door sales- hosting wine tastings & tour groups
3. Licenced Restaurant- The versatile menu abounds with local seafood and regional produce preferred
4. Accommodation – air bnb, sleeps 7, offering modern 3 bedroom large residence with pool and outdoor entertainment with L shaped verandah with tranquil vineyard views and river beyond
5. Private Functions – High Teas – Weddings – Celebrations of every kind welcome
6. Brandy Crème Licence – additional stream of income
Note: This business adapted well during the recent two year global challenges by offering take away meals, coffees & snacks also offering delivery of food and produce baskets which in turn supported local small businesses and the general community.
Freehold Sale, offers in the range of $1.9m – all reasonable offers considered
About this wonderful boutique winery:
• The only Boutique, wine tasting, local operating vineyard and winery. Diners enjoy a large all weather deck with green leafy gardens and vines beckoning from only a few feet away while situated beside the beautiful Bellinger River with spectacular mountain views beyond.
• This business is a very popular choice for locals, celebrations as well as attracting visitors passing through. It has built a cult-like following for the food and ambience, not to mention the house made Brandy Crème.
• Licensed restaurant with seating for 48 patrons on the all weather deck + an additional 60 outside, extended DA has approved operating hours to 7pm daily, as well as holding approval for extended hours for functions and events.
• The business was built up by the 2 vendors, one as Head Chef, one running the front of house & wine tastings, along with perm-casual wait staff. The restaurant has a very talented head chef in the kitchen, vibrant staff on the floor and management with expertise and terrific people skills.
• Currently operating Thursday to Sunday inclusive – 10am-5pm. A usual day comprises of 10-11.30am –morning tea, 12 noon & 1.30pm & later lunch seatings and wine tastings all throughout the day. At present most weekends are heavily booked out in advance. Walk ins are catered to where possible, and additional seating and trestle tables are utilised. This is the local ‘go to’.
• Downstairs is the enchanting "Alice" Private Tasting Room, well suited to celebrations and events with doors spilling open to the Vineyard and grass areas. An additional, particularly lovely spot to enjoy the famous high teas or the share platters on offer. This wonderland is to be experienced with a seating capacity of up to 26 patrons.
• The cellar door is located within the building and is open for tastings 4 days per week 10am-5pm.
• A modern chefs commercial kitchen, cool room, food preparation & dessert area
• Additional storage with an equipped laundry & staff lockers also on site
• The winery and restaurant offers ramp access and an accessible bathroom
• The venue is set up for featured event days & evenings such as live music in the vines and lunch on the lawns etc
• A well booked BnB, 3 bedrooms, fully furnished, sleeps 7, currently holds bookings into 2024 and provides reasonably passive income
• All wine produced is sold through the cellar door and restaurant
• There is a large machinery and storage shed all for the purpose of operating and maintaining the vineyard.
• Additional purpose built secure room for making Brandy Crème
• A detailed inventory of additional small assets / stock will be provided ie: ride on lawn mower, power tools etc
• Council street signage directing public to the “Raleigh Winery” abounds locally
• A beautifully presented website
• Location marked on Google Maps
The vendors are of the opinion that this well-structured business is suitable for a couple / family with a willingness to work within the business or employee key personnel. An energetic entrepreneur with great people skills and a vision to excel in hospitality will make this their own.
Raleigh House Residence
The sunny north facing residence offers the ideal vantage point to take in those glorious views, overlooking the vineyard, Bellinger River & Dorrigo Mountains.
The home oozes resort style living with 3 generous sized carpeted bedrooms, all have built in robes & ceiling fans along with French doors offering access to the spacious verandah capturing vineyard and pool views.
There is a tiled main bathroom with shower and corner spa, a second shower room and a separate WC. A fully equipped laundry, a modern electric kitchen, rumpus/kids play room, slate flooring in common areas, air conditioning & inground pool.
The lounge room is light, airy and free flowing with high raked ceilings also opening onto the large L shaped verandah.
The main residence is currently set up for Air BNB for those looking for additional passive income.
This property is offered as is – fully furnished.
Other property features:
A mix of 1800 mature Chambourcin & Villard Blanc grape varieties
4 Bay garage / storage shed + additional carport
DA approved for tarred carpark & e-tron parking
DA approved operating hours to 7pm – plus event approvals in place
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a slice of paradise with additional income streams whilst enjoying a fabulous coastal lifestyle.