Fly Fishing Cycleway Popular Mayfly Cafe In Lumsden For Sale

Business description

The very popular "Mayfly Cafe" business in Lumsden is offered for sale.

Situated one hours drive south of Queenstown on the main highway to Invercargill and intercepted by the main arterial routes through to and from Gore and to and from Te Anau, this business is ideally located to cater for the travelling public heading in all directions, north, south, east and west.

Very soon Lumsden could very well become a focal point for the "Round the Mountain Cycle Trail" development recently announced by NZ Government, which will see a cycle trail developed along the same lines as the renowned "Central Otago Rail Trail". The new "Round the Mountain Cycle Trail" commences in Queenstown and travels through Lake Mavora, Mossburn, Lumsden, Five Rivers Athol, Garston and finishes in Kingston.

As the name may suggest this Cafe is a popular gathering spot for the local and international fishing fraternity who test their skills against the Brown Trout who make their home in the nearby Oreti River. Dozens of pictures adorn the walls of the Cafe depicting the very proud fishermen, and women, with their prize catches. Hence the name of the business "Mayfly Cafe".

Many of Lumsden's locals frequent the "Mayfly Cafe" for a well earned beverage after a hard days work.

The current owner has operated this business for just a year, but in that time he has achieved a great deal turning the business into a well respected, well patronised and profitable operation. At this time though he has decided to concentrate on developing his career further as a chef and has reluctantly made the decision to sell the business so that he is free to concentrate on that pathway.

The Cafe is fully licensed and currently operates 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, opening at 11am, serving off an all day brunch menu from 11am and leading into an A La Carte menu for the evening diners.

The Cafe seats up to 45 patrons indoors and there is a sheltered outdoor area capable of seating a further 24 patrons.

All Chattels are of very good quality and are in excellent condition. Extensive upgrading has taken place in replacing the Kitchen Floor, upgrading of electrical wiring and improved kitchen ventilation system.

Lumsden has a Bakery, a Takeaway Diner, a local Pub and the "MAYFLY CAFE" so the present competition is virtually non existent

This is an excellent business for a couple although the present owner is willing to stay on to run the kitchen if so desired.

What an opportunity.

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