64-70 Johnston Street, Ensay, Victoria
Little River Inn
Leasehold $120,000
Business Description
This lovely old hotel built in 1922 is full of charm with loads of character and features a lovely wrap around veranda to two sides. Set on a large fully fenced block of approximately 5583m2. Established in 1840, the Little River Inn is a traditional country hotel located in East Gippsland.
En route to the snow fields the hotel is patronised by locals, tourists, skiers, 4WD groups, motorcycle clubs, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Little River Inn offers multiple income streams with hotel trade and accommodation and the possibility of a general store.
The hotel features a comfortable public bar with wood heater, pool room, large bistro which can be divided for functions, lounge with wood heater, accommodation, private manager's residence plus secure parking with a 5 car garage.
The accommodation available comprises of 4 private ensuite rooms and 5 bunk rooms. The current owners are also providing unpowered caravan and camping with plenty of parking space for guests and buses.
The current owners have recently undertaken repairs and updates to the property that include restumping, new guttering, solar panels, painting, new flooring, new airconditioners, new wood heaters, new dining chairs, new mattresses, new linen and new crockery.
With the hard work completed now might be the time to invest in a new country lifestyle, grow the business and create a destination venue.
Please contact Phil Mammolito ---------- to book your inspection now!
Business Summary
Other Features / Notes
A:LEASEHOLD, B:HOTEL/BAR, C:VIC - GippslandKey Investment Insights
1. Heritage appeal, hotel building dating to 1922 with traditional country character and wrap-around veranda to two sides.
2. Long-established business identity, Little River Inn founded in 1840, signalling entrenched local recognition.
3. Large fully fenced site of approximately 5583m2, offering room for guest parking, caravan/camping and potential expansion.
4. Strategic location in East Gippsland en route to the snow fields, attracting skiers, tourists, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts.
5. Diverse customer base including locals, 4WD groups, motorcycle clubs and tour buses, supporting group and seasonal trade.
6. Multiple revenue streams, including hotel trade, accommodation, existing unpowered caravan and camping, and scope for a general store.
7. Functional commercial layout, featuring a public bar with wood heater, pool room, large divisible bistro suitable for functions, and lounge with wood heater.
8. Accommodation inventory includes 4 private ensuite rooms and 5 bunk rooms, plus generous parking for guests and buses.
9. On-site private manager’s residence and secure parking with a 5-car garage, supporting owner-operator convenience and staff accommodation.
10. Recent capital works completed, including restumping, new guttering, solar panels, painting, new flooring, new airconditioners, new wood heaters and new furniture/linen/crockery, reducing near-term maintenance and upgrade costs.
11. Clear upside to grow the business into a destination venue, with hard work already undertaken and operational foundations in place.
12. Sale structure and category noted as leasehold, classified as hotel/bar in Victoria’s Gippsland region, relevant to buyers’ due diligence.
