Stanthorpe, Queensland
Unbeatable yield on the back of strong growth, Granite Belt Brewery & Retreat – Profitable, Scenic, Expandable Opportunity Run Under Management
$4.3M - Freehold GC
Business Description
The Granite Belt Retreat & Brewery offers a prime opportunity for a new operator, boasting strong trade throughout the week and transforming into a highly sought-after destination on weekends. With impressive profitability and room for expansion, this thriving business is available for $4.3M freehold as a going concern.
Set on a vast property near Stanthorpe, the retreat features 16 rustic cabins, 4 motel-style rooms, and a four-bedroom house, all nestled among bushlands. Guests enjoy wood fireplaces, private decks, and select spa baths, ensuring a secluded and relaxing stay. A 120-seat restaurant, bar, and conference space complement the brewery, providing an all-in-one hospitality experience.
The brewery has historically produced199,000L annually, offering a well-loved range of craft beers, ciders, and wheat ales. The sale includes substantial brewing equipment, a bottling facility, and a generator, ensuring seamless operations when in use. A commercial hotel license is in place, with a strong local supply chain supporting fresh ingredients for brewing and dining.
Formerly a popular wedding, conference, and group event destination, the retreat attracts visitors from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and beyond. The expansive land offers significant development potential, including:
- Expanding accommodation to meet high demand
- Event bookings through targeted marketing
- Introducing viticulture or agriculture to support the brewery and restaurant
- Diversifying the land for unique tourism offerings
This rare opportunity presents a turnkey hospitality business with remarkable profitability and future growth potential. Enquiries and inspections via the listed agent.
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Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Freehold sale at $4.3M for a turnkey hospitality business, offering immediate asset ownership and revenue stream.
2. Profitable operation with high yield and strong growth, generating steady weekday trade and peak weekend destination demand.
3. Run under management, enabling potential passive ownership or low day-to-day involvement.
4. Extensive accommodation mix, comprising 16 rustic cabins, 4 motel-style rooms and a four-bedroom house, suited to groups and private stays.
5. On-site 120-seat restaurant, bar and conference space, providing integrated F&B and events revenue channels.
6. Established brewery with historical production of 199,000 litres annually, plus bottling facility and substantial brewing equipment included in the sale.
7. Generator included, supporting reliable operations in remote or off-grid conditions.
8. Commercial hotel licence in place, simplifying beverage service and accommodation operations.
9. Strong regional draw from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and beyond, indicating broad market reach for weddings, conferences and group bookings.
10. Large scenic landholding near Stanthorpe in the Granite Belt, offering privacy, bushland setting and tourism appeal.
11. Clear expansion and diversification opportunities, including scaling accommodation, targeted event marketing, introducing viticulture or agriculture, and unique tourism experiences.
12. Established local supply chain for fresh ingredients, supporting quality brewery and restaurant offerings and potential farm-to-table initiatives.
