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New Council Boat Jetty Being Installed
Green Light To Start Development Upokongaro Village Stores
Business Opportunity For Sale
Wanganui, New Zealand
Land and buildings on the bank of the Wanganui River
- a prime tourism destination for historic paddle steamers Upokongaro is the northern gateway to Wanganui and an important road junction between State Highway 4 (Parapara Highway) and the Wanganui River Valley road to Pipiriki. The Wanganui River has been described in old Riverboat days as the Rhine of New Zealand. Upokongaro was an important stopping place for the paddle steamers that plied the river last century. Now a Historic Village, Upokongaro offers unique attractions and tourist operations that are popular with New Zealanders and overseas visitors alike. 
Upokongaro Village Stores complex on State Highway 4
Upokongaro Village Stores complex was purpose-built in 2000 for several activities including a general store, craft shop, takeaways, restaurant and bar. The property has a wide tarsealed frontage for easy customer parking. The Wanganui District Council has just installed a purpose-built jetty to accommodate local Jet Boat Operators, the Historic Waimarie Riverboat and the newly acquired Wairua Riverboat. This jetty is just a stone's throw away from the property. 
New jetty suitable for jet boats and paddle steamers
In the past, the front building of the Upokongaro Village Stores complex operated as a general store to service the immediate area as well as up-river regions. Additionally, a craft outlet has operated here with all crafts being made by local artists. A business opportunity exists to develop the property into a general store with a tourist component. The property would suit an owner-operator who wants to enjoy the benefits of being able to live on-site. As a general store, the business is ideally located at a main road junction with ample parking for customers. The store would also serve the local community of Upokongaro and upstream residents as far as Pipiriki. As a tourist venture, visitors taking a river cruise will head directly to the complex for refreshments and craft viewing. Craft resources are readily available in the area and many talented artists live locally. They produce a blend of ethnic and contemporary artworks that compliment the region. Freehold premises The owner is selling the freehold title to land (1153 square metres) and buildings at 454 Parapara Highway. The property is adjacent to the Wanganui River and 11 km upstream from Wanganui's Central Business District. The buildings are 6 years old and comprise a front commercial building and a rear residential house. Commercial building
The main building has a verandah, separate office, public wheelchair access, toilet and ample stock storage space. The property is all Council Compliant and has a Commercial Activity Use Permit. 
Shop with generous floor space and kitchen facilities
The property outgoings include Wanganui District Council Rates ($1405.90 per annum) and Horizons Regional Council Rates ($151.00 per annum). Residence
There is a separate building on site comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate laundry and open plan living and accommodation. There is a double garage attached plus a garden shed and glasshouse at the rear. The entire property is fully fenced for added security. Assets being sold A complete list of all fittings, fixtures and chattels being sold is available to interested buyers. Main items include: General Store: - Meltecca shelving, service counter, bread rack, newspaper stand, Café booths
- Wall oven, Bakbar grill, Hayman chocolate urn, chest freezer, kitchen utensils
- Security system, electric fly Blitz, miscellaneous equipment
- Casio Cash Register, Till, Hypercom Thermal Eftpos Machine, office desk
Residential House: - Stove, light fittings, drapes, laundry, shelving in laundry
- Taps, fire hose, security lights, wood burner, TV aerial
- Water pump, two water tanks, new septic tank, garden shed
- Gas line in workshop, hydroponic glasshouse, outdoor watering system
Side entrance to double garage, house and rear garden
Call Trevor on +64 6 344 4776 (anytime) Wanganui
Wanganui is a thriving and vibrant provincial city on the West Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. The Wanganui River runs through the city with its historic buildings and beautiful parks and gardens. Wanganui is famous for its heritage, the arts, and outstanding sporting and education facilities. The main street, Victoria Avenue, has many fine examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture. It features brick paths, trees, kerbside gardens and street lamps and furniture based on the original architectural designs. Hundreds of hanging flower baskets adorn the city from December to March each year. The Wanganui District is rich in both Maori and European history and culture. Many visitors come to see the internationally renowned Sarjeant Gallery. Others come to spend time at Virginia Lake and the Winter Gardens, or to take a jet boat or historic riverboat cruise up the river. Further upstream, the Whanganui National Park features a step back in time to beautiful, untouched bush, magnificent views and exotic wildlife. To learn more about Upokongaro and Wanganui, click on: http://www.historic.org.nz/magazinefeatures/2004Autumn/2004_autumn_upokongaro.htm
http://www.wanganui.co.nz/
http://www.wanganui.com/
http://www.wanganui.govt.nz/
http://www.wanganui-museum.org.nz/
http://www.sarjeant.org.nz/
http://www.wsd.ac.nz/
http://www.collegiate.school.nz/
http://www.wanganui-girls.school.nz/ |
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