The General Store, 183 Longwood Road,
Heathfield, SA 5153

'The General Store, Heathfield’ is one of the local community’s iconic establishments. It is unique in atmosphere, offering a glorious selection of deli, refreshment and general store products, together with a café providing customers with both dine-in and takeaway services.

Operated and branded with wholesome charm, the store has established reputation for friendly service and enjoys a host of loyal customers.

The attractive, verandah-fronted building enjoys a prominent position on the corner of Cricklewood and Longwood Roads. There is a busy flow of customer traffic thanks to the off-street parking available immediately to the front of the property plus the Australia Post post-box situated adjacent.

Internally, the property is arranged as a retail area, plus kitchen, with living areas immediately behind comprising bedroom, bathroom, office and living room, plus storage areas. There is a balcony at the rear with pleasant leafy views. Beneath the property is a further storage / laundry area. To the left-hand side of the building is a garage which is utilised as a store, plus driveway parking.

Outside, the gently sloping grounds provide a delightful lawn area with space for tables and chairs set under the shade of the established trees, plus gravel pathways set amongst garden beds. A small decked area close to the front of the property provides a pleasant seating area.

The property and business has been owned, managed and lovingly operated by a husband and wife team. Casual assistance has been taken on when required, during peak times and for external catering work.

The current owners have enjoyed the many financial benefits of combining home and business from the same premises, keeping private living expenses to a minimum. Residing on-site has also enabled them to open for business 7 days a week, but of course, a new owner is free to choose their own hours.

The property offers a tremendous range of opportunities for further enhancement, both internally and externally. Expansion of the café dining offering might be one exciting initiative for a new owner, through conversion of the internal private accommodation, also encompassing the rear balcony. Extension of the alfresco dining space, taking advantage of the tranquil garden setting with further decked areas might be another opportunity to explore by a new owner.

As well as a focus for Heathfield residents, the General Store is well supported by the local primary and high schools, plus tourists and cyclists travelling along the Adelaide Hills scenic tourists routes. With no other commercially zoned property in the neighbourhood, a new owner will be able to rely on existing and established use rights to trade confidently without the threat of nearby competition.

We calculate the site area of the property to be approx 1,276 sqm and the road frontage to be approx 36m.

Stirling approx 3.5kms
Aldgate approx 2.5kms
Heathfield High School approx 1.3kms

The vendors are now seeking well-earned retirement, but will gladly share ideas and dreams they had for this very special property. If it were not for age creeping up on them, they would certainly be taking the General Store to the next level themselves, but it is now time to offer the chance to a fresh entrepreneur who has the appreciation and vision and to realise the golden opportunity here.

The property and business is now available for sale as a package at $549,000 (excluding any GST applicable). This price includes plant and equipment and stock. For further information, or to arrange an inspection, please contact Commercial Property and Business Sales specialists, VENTURE COMMERCIAL RLA 251076:

Harry Sanders 0431 057 346
or Nigel Grivell 0414 257 999

*Please note, inspection is strictly by appointment only*