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The Heritage Tea Rooms are located approximately 35kms north-west from Townsville on Thornton's Gap Road, Hervey's Range. The historic split log inn - the oldest known building in North Queensland was built in 1865. Formerly the Eureka Hotel, it sits around 400metres above sea level and is often 5 degrees cooler than Townsville. The Tea Rooms are surrounded by shady trees and dry tropical bushland. A well presented establishment can truly boast about its place in the North with several prestigious tourism awards culminating in being inducted into the North Queensland Tourism "Hall of Fame" in 2009. In the year 2000 an old run down building was purchased and with lots of commitment, thoughtfulness and hard work, the Tea Rooms were transformed back to its former glory and as we see them today, was opened for business in 2005. The business has continued to prosper and grow in its short life and along with a very good following and new custom it delivers a unique experience in this type of dining found nowhere else in Queensland. Kopi Luwak, the rarest coffee beverage on earth was first introduced to Australia at the Tea Rooms in November 2006 giving the Tea Rooms local, national and international exposure. The Tea Rooms offers this rare coffee at $50 a cup and it is well known by visitors to the Tea Rooms who buy a cup for either a special occasion or for it's exotic smooth taste.
The Heritage Tea Rooms can truly be described as "one of a kind" in Australia.
This business is for sale as leasehold for $485,000 WIWO with the freehold option also available - price on applications. For further information please don't hesitate to Michelle or Allan during working hours on 07 47780199 or after hours on 07 47780014.
THE PROPERTY The 25 acre property includes a 5 acre easement. The property consists of
There are gardens, walking tracks to lookouts and a dam. Speed Creek runs through this fully fenced property. The property has bore and tank water.
THE RESIDENCE
THE CHAPEL AND FUNCTION SHED (NEW) The Chapel is set on a quiet pristine area of the property approximately 150 metres walk from "The Shed" The 6.5 x 3.6 chapel is constructed of 4 large timber posts with corrugated iron roof. It is ideally situated so that all guests have full view of the proceedings by it's slightly elevated position. The Chapel can cater for weddings, renewal of vows, baptisms or naming ceremonies. The Chapel has vehicle access. The Shed - This is set directly behind the Tea Rooms and used to be the old Cobb & Co shed and is 13m x 15m under a corrugated iron roof and new concrete floor - this is an open-plan outback building. It's large open space gives it enormous application for every imaginable function. "The Shed" comes fully equipped 4.2m x .2m timber L shaped bar with built in stainless steel sink. There is plenty of fluorescent lighting for night time functions. Tables and chairs for 100 people are provided. There are many power points around the shed to cater for cooking/urns, music. A two door fridge from Schweppes has been given for use in this area. There are also new toilet facilities with 2 ladies and 2 male toilets incorporating 1 of each being suitable for the disabled.
THE GIFT SHOP The Gift Shop is currently situated opposite the Tea Rooms in a large corrugated iron shed with front and back verandahs with awnings covering the outside display areas. The large corrugated iron front and back doors allow for natural light and breeze. This is in an excellent, high visibility location for visitors to the Tea Rooms to browse and purchase gift and souvenir items. It has a phone/fax and Eftpos facilities as well as a fridge and storage shed beside it. The shop fit is complete and well stocked. A 12 seater Ford Transit Van would be sold with the Gift Shop. This is in excellent condition, is fully air-conditioned and is wired for a microphone.
THE OFFICE The office is situated behind, but attached to the Tea Rooms. This timber building is 6m x 6m with it's own toilet and shower, is air-conditioned and has front and back covered verandahs. The office houses the computer system, for the Tea Rooms and has a working kitchen. This is also used as storage space.
HERVEY'S RANGE HERITAGE TEA ROOMS This beautiful old well maintained building is full of history, heritage and great stories and is the working heart of the property. Once the Eureka Hotel and built in 1865, this Queensland Heritage listed building represents everything visitors want to experience when they come to the Tea Rooms. Guests can enjoy scones, coffee or light meals in quiet elegant gardens. Dining for guests can be inside the old building, on the verandah overlooking the garden or in the garden surrounded by trees and nature. The premises has a fully equipped working kitchen with large cold room. It is fitted with a brand new solar hot water system. The Tea Rooms have their own male and female toilets. Water is supplied by bore which is filtered through a water softener plant as well as a 22,000 litre rain water tank. A Restaurant Liquor License and "Off-Site" Liquor License was obtained in 2006 and is transferable. A large generator is housed in a corrugated shelter to be used in times of power outages. This enables the business to continue to run without disruption.
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