​The Kennels Agency

Stunning detached house | secluded grounds of 9 acres | immaculate units | six figure t/o

Boarding kennel and cattery properties do not come much better than this - a truly stunning detached family home set in secluded grounds of 9 acres (stms) approached via a beautiful tree lined avenue opening into the most delightful setting of park like grounds.  The kennel units and facilities for the residents are unsurpassed and won a prestigious national award. The property is conveniently  located for Telford, Manchester, Birmingham etc.  Oxford only 2 hours by car. THE BOARDING KENNEL AND CATTERY BUSINESS is  well established and has been run by the current owners for the past ten years to an exceptionally high standard with many upgrades carried out to provide one of the best kennel boarding properties in the UK with an impressive six figure t/o.  The business enjoys an exceptionally wide catchment area due to the excellent road communications providing a good a year round trade with excellent  facilities for boarders with a totally enclosed  DOGGIE WOODLAND PLAY PARK- this also available to non boarders.

3994 | Leicestershire | 0.75 of an acte(stmns) 63 dogs/28 cats | six figure t/o | substantial house

A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE of whitewashed rendered elevations under tiled roof, providing a spacious and well-appointed family home presented in excellent order throughout. The property enjoys fine rural views over open countryside and is set in secluded grounds of approx. 0.75 of an acre(stms) adjoining open farmland

 in a rural location with stunning surrounding countryside within a 5 minute walk of two nature reserves and yet within a short drive of the historic market town of Melton Mowbray boasting a lively bi-weekly farmer’s market and a range of excellent amenities including the main supermarkets, cinema, doctor’s surgery, dentists, banks and eateries. There is an abundance of shopping facilities and night life in the town as well as some lovely country pubs within a short drive.  Well established business with six figure income and good quality kennels. 

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3974 | Shropshire | 0.75 of an acre | 28 cats | delightful 4 bed cottage

​A delightful and charming period cottage, formerly two farm workers cottages that have been skilfully converted to provide deceptively spacious and attractive accommodation with the most stunning views over open countryside.  The cottage is of traditional brick construction under a slate roof and benefits from full central heating and double glazing throughout and ideally located in this stunning rural location and yet within two minute’s drive of the main road network and the larger towns of Shrewsbury, Oswestry etc.   Birmingham and Manchester airports are almost equidistant and within a 1 hour drive.  THE BOARDING CATTERY BUSINESS  was formerly FAB listed and is run to FAB standards with an enviable local reputation and is currently licensed for 28 cats.  The projected turnover for year-end April 2018 is around £30,000 providing an ideal second or early retirement 

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3883 | Derbyshire | 40 cats | £42k t/o

This well thought out and utterly charming  conversion gives  the best of both worlds – a characterful property with high quality modern fittings and clever use of space with the benefit of full gas central heating, double glazing etc. The property offers surprisingly spacious accommodation -  three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and lounge.  This is an ideal opportunity for an early retirement /second income.

3914 | Derbyshire | 75 cats | 53k t/o

A deceptively spacious detached bungalow in an elevated position having been modernised and improved to provide a lovely family home.  The gardens are a major feature of the property being considerably larger than average and backing onto countryside.  The cattery packs a powerful punch commercially and is full most of the time.  Lovely and very pleasing on the eye. 

3963 | Gloucestershire | 24 cats | Ideal hobby second income | stunning views | 0.75 of an acre.

A detached bungalow set in a quiet residential area  tucked away in the corner with a  much larger than average plot and breathtaking views over rolling countryside and hills - amazing!  The bungalow is presented in good order throughout with a good sized kitchen/breakfast room, sun lounge, lounge, two bedrooms and a bathroom.  The grounds amount to approx 0.75 of an acre, stms, adjoining grazing paddocks and agricultural land with views as far as the eye can see. 

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The Boarding Cattery has been run by the current owners for the past 17 years and comprises a purpose built unit, designed for ease of management,  which is spotlessly clean and with the benefit of a good sized cattery kitchen and store.  This is a retirement sale and offers an ideal opportunity for an early retirement/second income business.  There is massive scope to increase turnover in younger hands plus ample room to expand the cattery subject to the usual planning consents.

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3937 | Nottinghamshire | 6.25 acres | 54dogs/24cats | £80k t/o

An attractive detached bungalow of traditional brick construction under a clay tiled roof, completely refurbished throughout in 2015 to provide a well-appointed 4 bedroom (all doubles), 2 bathroom spacious family living accommodation.  The property is set in extensive grounds of 6.25 acres (subject to measured survey) offering a number of other opportunities including equestrian.  There are no immediate neighbours and the property is surrounded by picturesque open countryside, set  on the edge of this attractive rural village just 4 miles to the south east of Newark – a thriving cosmopolitan market town brimming with individual shops, high class eateries, art galleries and museums.  The A1 is easily accessible giving fast access to the north and south – ideal for showing enthusiasts. In addition, the local station (6 miles approx.) away in Newark offers the ability to be in London in around 1 hour 15mins, providing an easy commute to the capital. The village boasts an excellent primary school, local butcher and pub with small shops for day to day needs.

Well established boarding kennel and cattery business with high end luxury units

licensed for 54 dogs and 20 cats with a declared turnover in the region of c £80,000 and rising for a 10 month period. This is an exceptional business by any standard.

3959 | 4 bed det | 3 acres | 122 dogs | 80 cats | £229k t/o

 A detached property, the origins of which are believed to date back to c 1900, of colour-washed and rendered elevations under a slate roof nestled in this secluded spot with amazing views and set in private grounds of approx 3 acres(stms) .  The property is presented in immaculate order throughout and has been modernised and improved by the current owners to a high specification providing 4 bedrooms, stunning first floor galleried lounge with balcony and views, luxury kitchen, etc.  Fully double glazed throughout with oil fired central heating.  Located on the edge of  a quaint and charming village  offering a good array of shops serving day to day needs including a post office, pubs, doctors surgery etc.  There are a number of schools in close proximity and the City of Gloucester is about 8 miles distant and the beautiful Georgian spa town of Cheltenham lies about 12 miles distant.   A good all year round trade is drawn from a wide catchment area including the many surrounding villages such as Cinderford, Newnham, Lydney etc.

THE BOARDING KENNEL AND CATTERY BUSINESS  is well established and has been run by the current owners for the past 9 years and is now offered for sale due to impending retirement.  The business has grown significantly over that time showing an annual upward trend  –  currently licensed for 122 dogs and 80 cats  with a turnover of £229k for the year end March 2017. Trade is drawn from a wide and well populated catchment area including Newnham, Cinderford, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester and numerous surrounding villages.  The kennel is easily accessible being only 1 mile off the A48 

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3954 | Derbyshire | 18 cats | £20k t/o | lovely village location

A mature detached bungalow in an elevated position in this  delightful village within easy access of the M1 and good local amenities.  A main bus route stops a few yard down the road with regular services to Nottingham, Mansfield and Alfreton.  The property is presented in immaculate order throughout with well maintained gardens.

The attractive  Boarding Cattery is spotlessly clean and is currently licensed for 18 cats -

 Must be seen - ideal early retirement/second income.

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3918 | Staffordshire | 44 kennels | 18 cat pens | t/o £72,000 | 2.75 acres | outbuildings

A detached bungalow set in grounds of 2.75 acres (stms) in a delightful rural location having been re-furbished by the current owners.  The boarding kennel and cattery business is well established and has been run  to a high standard. All the kennel blocks have been refurbished and a new high quality cattery added.  The units are spotlessly clean throughout and well maintained with brick weave/gravelled pathways.  The business is licensed for 44 kennels and 18 cat pens but each unit is capable of housing at least two animals. The current declared turnover is in the region of £72,000 and rising but there is further scope to increase business, which already enjoys the benefit of a wide and wealthy catchment area providing a good all year round trade.    Hanley, Stafford, Leek and Cheadle are close by as well as numerous surrounding villages.   There is scope to add grooming, small animal boarding, livery etc. 

3946 | Herefordshire | 42 dogs | 16 cats | t/o c£79k | land and stables | additional land available.

This is the most stunning rural location with far reaching pastoral views over meadows and the mountains in the background and offers an opportunity of a fabulous rural lifestyle in this lovely county dotted with charming black and white period cottages. This charming cottage, the origins of which date back to the early C18th, enjoys an elevated position with no immediate neighbours with views over the paddocks to the rear and has been renovated and improved by the current owners over recent years to provide immaculate and well appointed accommodation. There are numerous useful outbuildings as well as a range of indoor American style barn stabling with feed store and lockable tack room  and foaling box.

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The business is thriving and ripe for expansion as with the recent closure of local kennels the kennels are nearly always booked to capacity.  Good clean high quality units with individual runs and wide service corridors. The business is currently licensed for 42 dogs and 16 cats but there is room for more units (subject to the usual planning consents).  There is a very large well appointed Grooming Room - not currently rented but this would generate a significant additional income.  Totally amazing!                                                                                                                                              

3945 | Northamptonshirre | 60 dogs | 32 cats | £125k t/o

An  attractive chalet style property set in a stunning secluded plot of mature and well maintained grounds of approx 1 acre offering flexible and spacious family accommodation.  The property benefits from double glazing and full oil fired central heating with the added benefit of a lovely grass, fully enclosed paddock on the other side of the lane suitable for exercising dogs or providing room for a horse/pony.

The kennels have been well run and maintained producing a six figure turnover and enjoying an exceptional reputation in the local area.  Stunning upmarket village with lovely pub and wealthy surrounding catchment area.

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3937 | Nottinghamshire | 8.25 acres | 54 dogs | 20 cats | £80k t/o

Deceptively large detached bungalow with four double bedrooms and no near neighbours set in grounds of 8.25 acres (subject to measured survey) offering a highly unique, top shelf Pet Hotel business.  Truly exceptional high end luxury purpose built dog  rooms with T.V , central heating etc and individual private environments.  Further complemented by  a super modern UPVC cattery for the feline guests.  Such a well designed and crafted business is rarely found in this sector. Large existing clientele list offering massive scope to increase turnover or expand into other areas such as equestrian .  Viewing highly recommended for serious buyers - opportunities  such as this do no come along every day.  Fabulous.

3935 | Derbyshire | 65 dogs | 1.65 acre | canal moorings | £50k t/o.

A breathtakingly stunning new build detached family home finished to a high specification and in the most wonderful canal side location overlooking the tranquil waters and enjoying the benefit of private moorings. 

The residence offers well appointed and flexible family accommodation and is set in a good sized plot.  Busy kennels with lots of scope to increase trade.  There was formerly a cattery as well as kennels and this could easily be re-instated.  Number of useful outbuildings/barns.

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3895 | Nottinghamshire | 44 dogs | 10 cats 1 Acre | £75k t/o

A stunning detached period cottage of traditional construction having colour-washed, rendered elevations under a tiled roof, believed to date back to 1923, presented in immaculate order throughout  having been totally re-furbished to an exceptionally high standard with new UPVC double glazed windows throughout and new PVC fascias and guttering.  The property enjoys a  delightful, secluded woodland setting with no immediate neighbours adjoining farmlands and yet is only within a short distance of the local shops and amenities and a well populated catchment area.

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Lincolnshire | 3 acres | 52 dogs | £80k t/o

A detached farmhouse of whitewashed rendered elevations under a traditional  clay tiled roof with the benefit of cavity wall insulation and UPVC double glazing.  The property is presented in immaculate order throughout and would lend itself, with minor alterations, to the addition of a self contained annexe if required.  Super kennels and scope for explansion if required.