5 coastal businesses for sale offering a sea-change lifestyle

Does your recent summer holiday have you pining for a permanent sea-change? If you’re unable to work remotely, you could take on a new business to make the beachside dream a reality.

From picturesque local cafes and restaurants, to a majestic colonial hotel and one of Victoria’s most treasured music venues, these five walk-in-ready businesses and premises are primed and ready to go.

Caffe on Bungala – Normanville, SA

Price guide: $130,000

Positioned in the thriving beachside town of Normanville – just 83km south of Adelaide – the much-loved Caffe on Bungala is ready to write its next successful chapter.

This popular cafe is located in the heart of popular tourist destination, Normanville. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

A fully licenced restaurant and café priding itself on quality and value-for-money food, the current owners have built a thriving hospitality business and are now ready to hang up their aprons.

The kitschy venue can cater for up to 74 guests and features dog-friendly alfresco dining areas at both the front and rear.

With alfresco dining both inside and out. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Kate Hill, Principal at Vivid Property Company, also noted the exceptional potential to expand the business via special functions, dining experiences, or even a boutique bar.

The idyllic town of Normanville enjoys a very attainable median house price of $650,000 – which means you could secure both a new home and this prospering business for well under $1 million.

Archies Creek Hotel – Archies Creek, VIC

Price guide: Offers over $1.6 million

Have you always dreamed of running your own music venue? Dream no more, for this award-winning hotel and famed rock establishment is up for grabs.

The opportunity has arisen to secure the Freehold and Business of one of Victoria’s Best regional Hotels. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Voted Regional Victoria’s Best Venue by Music Victoria two years running (2022 & 2023), the Archies Creek Hotel is a charming watering hole that boasts a world-class outdoor stage and new timber deck dance floor.

A popular music venue, the hotel has a world-class outdoor stage and new timber deck dance floor plus green room. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Greg Price of Alex Scott & Staff in Cowes said the venue has played host to some of the country’s best bands, including You Am I, The Black Sorrows and Mark Seymour of Hunters & Collectors.

“It’s a cracking pub,” remarked Mr Price. “It’s loved by locals and tourists as well – many of whom make a visit when they’re holidaying on Philip Island. They can’t believe they can see such well-known bands in a small coastal town.”

Located in the thriving Bass Coast only 20 minutes from Phillip Island and 20 minutes from Inverloch. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Recently refurbished with new facilities, the venue also comes with four comfortable hotel rooms a separate two-bedroom dwelling for budding owners.

Expressions of interest close on Thursday 25th January.

Café in Barwon Heads – Barwon Heads, VIC

Price guide: Contact agent

This charming café/restaurant is located in Barwon Heads – a popular summer holiday destination 22km south of Geelong.

The property sits in a prime location on Barwon Heads’ main strip, surrounded by an array of shops and restaurants. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Completely fitted out and ready-to-go, it’s an ideal opportunity for hospitality entrepreneurs who are ready to put their own culinary stamp on an idyllic property.

It features a light-filled indoor dining area spilling out to additional alfresco zones, plus beautiful gardens and a children’s playground.

Included in the sale is all the furniture and equipment required to run a successful eatery. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Its strategic placement on the town’s main strip benefits from substantial vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Included in the sale is all the furniture and equipment required to run a successful eatery, leaving a buyer with nothing to do except come up with a catchy restaurant name and a delicious menu.

The Australasian Hotel – Goolwa, SA

Price guide: Contact agent

Fancy running your own majestic hotel? This heritage listed property promises a rewarding future only 70 minutes from Adelaide.

Once awarded for its boutique, luxury guest accommodation, “The Australasian” would suit as both a business and home. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Located in the historic river port of Goolwa, The Australasian is a glorious c1858 hotel boasting luxury accommodation in the form of six boutique suites.

It offers the best of both worlds: the colonial vibes of Europe moments from some of Australia’s most beautiful sandy beaches.

A sun-drenched rooftop deck offers water views. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

A stunning example of old world architecture, the beautiful building is crafted with timber and steel, glass and stone.

The impressive features include a lobby, commercially adept kitchen, zen garden, and an ambient rooftop terrace taking in picturesque views of the town.

The c1858 property has a lobby, a commercially adept kitchen, rooftop terrace, a vine-clad terrace, Zen Garden, and tactile pairings of timber and steel, glass and stone. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

It also enjoys superb indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, a wine bar, and the potential for a games room or dining hall.

Walk-in-ready bar & restaurant – Huskisson, NSW

Price guide: Offers over $2 million

This exceptionally fitted out restaurant premises offers another walk-in-ready business venture for those keen to secure a coastal lifestyle in Jervis Bay.

The property offers excellent opportunities both now and into the future. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Currently leased but soon to be vacated next month, it provides a mixture of indoor and outdoor dining spaces with recent internal upgrades across 200sqm.

In the heart of town and a stone’s throw to some of the South Coast’s most picturesque beaches. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Daniel Krobot of Raine and Horne Commercial in Macarthur noted the property as ideally suited to a seasoned food operator.

“There are only a handful of eateries in Huskisson, so a restaurateur with a distinct vision could really make their mark here,” he said.

The prime location offers future development opportunities. Picture: realcommercial.com.au

Along with its flexible E1 Local Centre zoning, the substantial 797sqm land holding with rear lane access also offers significant development upside potential.