Freehold Service Station & Garage with Newsagency in Northern New South Wales, Australia
Freehold service station for sale
Escape to the tranquillity of one of Northern NSW beautiful mountain country towns
Located approximately 1.25 hours south of Brisbane, this thriving mechanical repair business for sale includes an Approved Inspection Station has been operating for over 50 years in the area. Are you interested in buying this garage and Newsagency business?
The combined garage and Newsagency business for sale offers a fully equipped workshop for full mechanical repair and air conditioning services, automotive spare parts and oils, and light vehicle and machinery towing service. The business is on a high profile, 2023 square metre site on the Mount Lindesay Highway.
Ideally, the garage/service station and Newsagency business for sale is suited to a working couple or a family team seeking a secure and financially rewarding enterprise in a close knit rural community. A country style home also for included as an option in the business for sale located on large one acre block less than 300 meters away from business included in sale.
Woodenbong lies just to the south of the Mt Lindesay Highway, approximately 95Km northwest of Tenterfield and just a few kilometres south of the Queensland/New South Wales border. Woodenbong, officially declared a village in 1908, is located in the shadow of Mt Lindesay in the border ranges of Northern New South Wales and is rich in natural and cultural history. The surrounding World Heritage rain forests are also reputed to be the home of the Yowie, although sightings of the creature are rare. Woodenbong has very close ties with the nearby village of Urbenville.
Located in Northern NSW
- 100 kilometres inland from the coast, along QLD/NSW border
- 160 kilometres by road South-West of Brisbane
- 100 kilometres North-West of Lismore
- 100 kilometres East of Warwick
- It is easily accessed by the Mt Lindsay Highway and the Summerland Way.
- All kilometres approximate (within 10 klm.)
View more on the Woodenbong website
C O N V E N I E N T
24 hour Self Serve Fuel
Woodenbong Driveway has 24-hour self service fuel pump. Easy to use and convenient if you're caught short of petrol when the service station is closed. Fuel payments can be made using EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa cards.
U N D E R G R O U N D
Petrol Storage System
Woodenbong Driveway is compliant with the New South Wales Government Underground Petroleum Storage Systems meetings site validation reporting as per Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW). Reporting and results available upon request. The project was completed in 2009.
Overview of Service Station and Newsagency for Sale
A long established country service station, being the only second time this freehold service station has been offered for sale by long term owners since being established. Woodenbong Driveway has become a bench mark service provider for the township and surrounding districts. Sensible management and customer focus has insured long term viability of this unique service centre. The business will continue to grow and continue to provide a generous income and an exceptional lifestyle.
- E Safety Check Approved station
- Fuel Site (petrol and diesel)
- Full NSW Lottery Agent
- Newspaper and Magazine sales (no home delivery required)
- Wide range of stationery, cards and small gifts
- Very easily managed
- Garage open 5 days 8am-5pm
- Newsagency Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm / Sat 7am-12pm
The garage and Newsagency business for sale is centrally located within the township positioned on a slightly elevated corner block with large exposure to a major intersection. The main building is slightly forward on the block with tidy surroundings. On the rear of the block is the lock up compound and workshop area.
The shop layout allows easy access and surveillance of forecourt from Newsagency area and workshop area. Modern shop fittings with provisions made for easy operation.
The building is fully burglar proof with security and alarms. Shop layout incorporates Newsagency, snacks and drink purchases. There is a spare parts area display area with hard parts storage in separate area.
Spare parts carries a large stock of all filters, hoses, hard parts etc needed for the day to day workshop servicing and maintenance as well as accessories, oils, batteries, nuts and bolts etc. Incoming parts delivery is overnight from Brisbane, Casino and Lismore. This gives the business a large number of suppliers and a good reputation for helping out quickly. Woodenbong Driveway supplies petrol and diesel products as well as a full range of oils and lubricants.
We currently have repair and supply agreements with State Fleet Services (Department of Environment & Climate Control) , Fleetcare (NSW Police), New South Wales Forests.
Workshop
The workshop is fully equipped with modern equipment necessary to service and maintain all ranges of vehicles , cars 4wd, light commercial and agricultural tractors and machinery. We have a large local customer base, both town and rural. The workshop is extremely busy performing all types of mechanical repairs as well as automotive air conditioning and tyre fitting. We also are an E safety check approved station providing certificates for all vehicles up to 4.5 tonne.
The workshop is currently running 2 fully qualified mechanics, (I casual and 1 full time), 1 full time spare parts/service manager. The workshop has 4 available bays, 1 x 2 post 3 tonne hoist, 1 x 4 post 4 tonne hoist
Vehicles
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1 x 2003 Hino Pro6: 235 HP Turbo, 7.5 meter tilt and slide with second lift, container capabilities, full maintenance history and in good condition
Newsagency
This part of the business offers a full range of Newsagency services, including daily newspapers, magazines, stationery and school supplies as well as toys and games, greeting cards etc. It is a full agency for NSW Lotteries with on line facilities and instant scratchies sales. This section also contains ice creams, confectionery and cold drinks. It is easy access from all points and has a modern and functional shop fittings. It also covers as a front office for sales. Its layout allows easy one person operation and excellent product exposure.
This business is for sale
If you're interested in looking at making a life change, a move to the country, and you think our business is a good fit for your lifestyle, we'd be happy to share more information with you.