Shizuka Ryokan japanese country spa & wellness retreat

Tourism Region: Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

Australia's authentic award-winning Japanese retreat

* Australia’s only fully authentic Japanese country spa and wellness retreat * A truly unique and renowned tourism business, with enviable industry respect and a very high media profile in Australia and also internationally * Multiple award winner including Victorian Tourism Award (Health and Wellbeing Tourism) and also holder of official Tourism Industry Accreditation * Located just over an hour from Melbourne in the twin-towns of Daylesford / Hepburn Springs, the indulgence and spa capital of Australia widely known as “Spa Country” * The business could be run successfully “as is” by a couple or family, the current owners having had no previous hospitality experience * While the business has a strong and stable financial history there are also numerous ways to grow the business, which continues to enjoy significant support from local and state based tourism promotion authorities * The lifestyle benefits are substantial of living in a sophisticated, accepting and welcoming community enjoying excellent facilities catering for the health, cultural, educational, artistic, culinary and entertainment needs of residents and visitors alike * International investors and operators may also benefit from significant business migration and residential visa opportunities * The sale includes the successful business and freehold property, incorporating; - 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares) of residential zoned land, dotted with beautiful pine and gum trees and featuring landscaped Japanese gardens and stone pathways - The ryokan building with 6 spa guestrooms and a massage treatment room (all with ensuites and courtyard gardens), large lounge and dining space, internal zen stone garden, commercial kitchen, sunny deck, office, reception, laundry, staff accommodation (comprising 2 ensuite bedrooms and lounge / dining room) and an external storage shed - Tangible and intangible business assets, including various domain names, an engaging social media presence and popular consumer website www.shizuka.com.au - An “as new” 4 bedroom managers residence, very recently constructed in December 2013, featuring a tatami matted Japanese style room, walk-in wardrobe, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, kitchen, spacious lounge / dining space and a deck overlooking the bushland that the local kangaroos often visit

Property Address

7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs, 3461, Victoria

• Contact Michael Kerr for more information.

• 0416 213 300
• [email protected]