Halstead Road, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3LW

As part of our Signature collection is this rare opportunity to acquire a thriving kennels and cattery business together with a fabulous three bedroom detached home on a good size plot with large hay barn and workshop.

Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery are long established and in a village location on the outskirts of Colchester.

The Property
Friars Farm Retreat is a modern three bedroom detached family home which was completed in 2021 to a high specification by the current owners.

The property has a welcoming reception hall which has stairs to the first floor and gives access to the ground floor cloakroom.

The lounge is located to the left and features a cast iron log burner and has French doors leading to the garden.

To the rear of the property is a further sitting room and study.

The kitchen / diner is located to the right of the property and features a range of wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, Rangemaster cooker with extractor fan over, French doors leading to the patio terrace to the side. There is also a useful utility room with a door leading to the rear.

The first floor landing leads to three double bedrooms which all feature en-suites.

Outside
The property sits on a generous plot with patios surrounding the property with the remainder being laid to lawn and enclosed by post and rail fencing.

There is a large hay barn providing plenty of storage and covered car parking. There is also a large timber workshop of approximately 31 feet.

Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery
The business was established in 1962 and the current owners have been operating the business for 24 years which has a licence for 80 dogs and 28 cats.

Forty eight of the kennels have large individual exercise runs and there are two isolation kennels.

Within the cattery and kennels there is a kitchen and food preparation area, storerooms, cattery food preparation area, cat kitchen and laundry, grooming parlour and reception.

The kennels and cattery have oil fired central heating, water supply and mains drainage connection.

The business thrives on its repeat clientele and provides a good gross annual turnover.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – G
Business Rates – £11,750 for 2025/26
Services – We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating, underfloor heating and four solar panels located on the barn.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating – B
Our ref – TOL250154

Agent’s Note
The business is subject to small business rates relief.