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Matakana, Warkworth, New Zealand


Matakana House Motel near Warkworth is for private sale by owner

Modern, newly built, comfortable units to suit all needs

Matakana Village is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The Village is the centre of the Matakana Coast Wine Country, about an hour's easy drive north of Auckland. The region offers an exciting range of tourist options from local arts and crafts, superb cafes and restaurants, roadside stalls with fresh produce, and local boutique wineries.

Matakana House Motel is located right in the heart of Matakana Village. Because the Motel is set back 100 metres from the road, it offers peace and quiet and a safe place for children to play. It is within easy walking distance of the famous Matakana Farmers Market, or guests can rummage through the stalls in front of the Matakana House Bar & Restaurant. There are three new cinemas in the Village, three restaurants, a cafe and a tearooms plus lots of new specialty shops including Stubbs Butchery and a chemist. This is the ideal accommodation venue for Aucklanders wanting to escape from the city, especially on weekends and holidays.

Four 2-bedroom units in two storey stand-alone building

Matakana House Motel has 16 modern, newly built, comfortable units that offer peace and tranquillity and the chance for guests to unwind and relax. Accommodation options range from Studio Units with tea and coffee facilities to Two Bedroom Units complete with kitchen, ideal for families.

Matakana House Motel is being sold as a going concern with freehold title to land and buildings. This business offers a number of unique aspects:

  • 80 km from Auckland with over 1 million residents
  • well-known tourist region with several world-famous attractions
  • modern construction and no other motel within a 10 km radius
  • turnover is growing at a constant rate
  • ideal size for a husband and wife team
  • near-new two bedroom house for the owner /manager

Also on-site is Matakana House, a cosy and delightful tavern and restaurant built in 1900 and exuding an appealing rural ambience. Motel guests are welcome to sample local food and wines and to meet the locals.

If you are looking for a mid-sized motel business with freehold title to land and buildings, consider what Matakana House Motel has to offer - it’s a very attractive business proposition.

Accommodation options provided by Matakana House Motel

The motel offers 16 units (12 ground floor units and 4 units in a 2-storey block):

  • 5 x Studio Units with queen and super king (twin-splitter) beds.
    Studio Units have a fridge, microwave oven, tea/coffee facilities, bathrooms with shower, vanity and toilet.
  • 1 x Large Studio Unit with queen bed and single bunks.
    This Unit has a shower over the bath and the kitchen has a bench top cooker, under-bench refrigerator, and a microwave oven.
  • 9 x 2-Bedroom Units.
    Two Bedroom Units have queen or super king beds in the main bedrooms and queen, singles, duo bunks or single beds in second bedroom. These Units all have a full kitchen with oven or stove, fridge / freezer, microwave oven, pots pans and more.
  • 1 x 2-Bedroom Honeymoon Unit.
    The Honeymoon Unit has a king and a queen bed, spa bath and full kitchen.

Large, well appointed rooms

Guest facilities:

  • Two units have access facilities
  • Internet access
  • Cot/highchair, iron and ironing board are available
  • Guest laundry and barbecue
  • Children's playground with trampoline
  • Pets by arrangement
Freehold land and buildings

Matakana House Motel at 975 Matakana Rd began business in 2000 with four units. Seven more units were added in 2002 and the final 5 units (all 2-bedroom) units were added in 2004. This last upgrade included the owner/manager accommodation and completed the development of the site.

The property (4,280 square metres) is set 100 metres off the road and provides a safe and quiet environment. Units are built of timber framing with wooden floors, Hardyplank exterior cladding, aluminium joinery, and colour steel roof. Interior walls are of painted plasterboard and the whole property is presented in "as new" condition.

The Motel also has its own laundry with washer and drier for sheets and linen. The Motel has ample storage and plenty of secure parking.

Owners accommodation: The Motel reception and office is located on the ground floor of the owner / manager building. The kitchen in the owner's unit doubles as the motel kitchen for preparing guest breakfasts, if required.

Owner / manager accommodation and Motel office

Chattels being sold with the business

A complete list of all fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available to prospective buyers. This is a fully functional motel being sold as a "walk-in, walk-out" basis but main items include:

  • Carpet and vinyl floor coverings, light fittings in units
  • Unit kitchens with full stove, hot plate (one unit), microwave oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, cutlery and crockery, table and chairs
  • Bedding in units including, bunks, single beds, long single beds, queen, king and super king beds, electric blankets
  • Unit bathrooms with vanity, showers, spa bath (one unit)
  • Unit furnishings including coffee table, lounge chairs, sofas, electric heating, TV, clock radio, phone
Day to day management at Matakana House Motel

Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday - normal motel hours.

Staff:
Matakana House Motel is operated by the two owners with assistance from one staff person. If required, the present owners will be available to assist the new owner, terms by negotiation.

Liquor Licence:
The business has obtained a liquor licence for a mini bar in each Unit (yet to be installed).

Advertising and Promotion:
The business advertises extensively through a range of media including roadside signage, a listing in Telecom Yellow Pages, newspaper advertising, advertisements in Travel Guides (Jason's and AA Books), and through the business's Web site http://www.matakanahouse.co.nz/

Best promotion comes from word of mouth recommendations from happy guests, particularly those from Auckland.

Call Denis or Marilyn on +64 9 422 7497 for an appointment to view

Matakana is situated 10km east of Warkworth and less than one hour's drive north of Auckland.

Matakana Village is the hub of a picturesque and vibrant community renowned for its arts and crafts, Morris & James pottery, craft markets, cafes and wineries. Premium wines have been produced in the area for some time and there are several new vineyards being developed, and a wine trail. Traditionally a red wine growing region with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinotage, Pinot Noir, there are now some outstanding white wines - especially Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

There is much to see and do in and around Matakana. Tiritiri Matangi Bird Sanctuary is 20 km away, Leigh and Goat Island Marine Reserves are 14 km away, beautiful Warkworth is 8 km, and the Sandspit (8 km) is the embarkation wharf for a leisurely cruise to historic Kawau Island.

Or guests can spend a day on the sweeping sands of magnificent Omaha Beach (just 5 minutes away) or take a horse trek along Pakiri Beach. Perhaps play a round of golf at the new international course at Omaha or visit the Tawharanui Regional Park for a leisurely walk.

For more information on Matakana, click on:

http://www.matakanacoast.com/
http://www.matakanawine.com/
http://www.matakanacountrypark.co.nz/
http://www.morrisandjames.co.nz
http://www.glassbottomboat.co.nz



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