5 bed detached house for sale

Denbury Road, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12

Established cattery & cat café business with owners’ accommodation - devon

A rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational cattery and cat café business, offered as a going concern and marketed with a clear focus on its commercial viability, income potential and future growth, rather than as a standard residential sale.

This property is intentionally presented to appeal to business owners, lifestyle investors and owner?operators seeking a proven enterprise with on?site accommodation, rather than traditional residential buyers. The emphasis is firmly placed on the trading business, facilities and income streams, with the substantial residence regarded as a supporting asset.

Located approximately five minutes from Newton Abbot, Moor View Farm offers a turnkey business operation with the added benefit of living accommodation, set within around one acre in an accessible semi?rural position.
The business

At the core of the offering is the established Cool for Cats Café, a well?recognised adults?only (16+) cat café attracting customers from across Devon. The café has built a loyal customer base and benefits from strong repeat trade, with its calm, therapeutic environment forming a key part of its appeal.

The business has received significant recent investment, allowing an incoming purchaser to continue trading immediately with no requirement for further capital expenditure.

Recent upgrades include:

Fully refurbished customer lounge
New cake display and professional catering equipment
Serviced commercial coffee machine
Modern epos till system and replacement computer
Purpose?built kitten room enhancing customer engagement and footfall

There is clear scope to further increase turnover through private bookings, themed sessions, retail activity or extended trading, subject to any necessary consents.
Cattery & animal care facilities

In addition to the café, the business benefits from two licensed, purpose?built catteries, an animal hospital and supporting operational facilities, providing additional and dependable income streams.
Key features and upgrades include:

Secure new cat flaps throughout
Remote camera access and monitoring systems
Solar panels with battery storage to improve operational efficiency
Modern WC, utility, kitchen and prep areas
Brand?new boiler and upgraded drainage infrastructure

Further facilities include a staff room, workshop and double garage, supporting the smooth day?to?day running of the business.

Owners’ accommodation
Included within the sale is substantial on?site accommodation, providing a practical and cost?effective solution for owner?occupation or senior staff housing.
The detached five?bedroom residence offers:

L?shaped lounge
Kitchen/diner
Conservatory opening to a decked terrace
Ground?floor bedroom with en?suite
Additional bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en?suite

The accommodation is positioned to maintain privacy while remaining closely linked to the business operations.
Site & setting

Approximately one acre
Attractive semi?rural surroundings enhancing customer appeal
Electric gated access
Ample on?site parking for customers, staff and owners
Clearly defined business and private areas
Location

Situated on Denbury Road, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting while remaining highly accessible. Newton Abbot is approximately five minutes away, providing access to a wide catchment area and transport links to Torbay, Totnes and Exeter.
Important note on sale

The business and property are offered together as a single going?concern opportunity.
Goodwill, fixtures and fittings are included, subject to negotiation.
Further business information may be made available to genuinely interested parties following an initial viewing and discussion.
Summary

This is a purposefully business?led offering, combining:

An established, trading enterprise
Multiple income streams
Significant recent investment
Scope for expansion and diversification
On?site owners’ accommodation

Opportunities of this nature are rarely available and particularly suited to buyers seeking a genuine lifestyle business with strong foundations.