5943 Araluen Road

The Araluen Hotel has survived the test of time having first been established back in 1928. The building still has original features and also retains the character that only a country pub can, you feel right at home as soon as you walk through the door. Araluen is largely an undiscovered valley of history and romance within a lush garden paradise, just 26 kilometres from Braidwood or 60 kilometres to Moruya on the south coast, or even 108 kilometres to Canberra. An old gold mining village steeped in history, the area was once the largest stone fruit growing area in the Southern hemisphere. Today stone fruits are still here along with large market gardens and a more diverse array of fruits and vegetables that thrive in this almost coastal climate. There are several large grazing properties also taking advantage of the much longer growing seasons. This is a business that provides several income streams - Firstly the centrepiece -a full bar with pool tables, juke box and so much character. Kitchen - a fully functional commercial kitchen. Accommodation for up to 37. A large undercover beer garden is ideal for groups or functions and is also home to the resident cockatoo who refuses to learn any bad language. Spreading across a 7334m2 allotment the property has the advantage of an 8 megalitre water licence and 10 kilowatts of solar panels keeping utility bills to a minimum. The private residence is attached but private from the main hotel building and enjoys a relaxed garden outlook. Popular with bike and car groups the Araluen Hotel provides a friendly relaxed meeting place after a scenic drive down into the valley or a testing 4wd or trail bike trek through the Deua National Park from the south. This is a rare opportunity to live in a delightful country setting and earn a good income from a well established business that has so much potential to grow from the many income streams. Ideally suited to a husband and wife team The Araluen Hotel is now being sold an a freehold basis. After 14 years the current owner regrets leaving the area but personal circumstances require the move. Enquiries from principles only, financials available on request and on signing a confidentiality agreement.