Current One of a Kind Places Listings:

Carolina Horse Farm with Private Airstrip

Original King George III land grant, now a true gentleman’s estate. From the stone and Wrought Iron gates, down the long, Bradford Pear lined blacktop drive, you overlook the 62 acres, and additional land adjoining can be bought up to almost 100 acres, also nearby pasture land can be added to the estate. Home is a designer chalet with many custom features such as antique beams, huge stone fireplace, shaded outdoor lanai area off huge family room. Built for comfort and ultimate enjoyment of the outdoor lifestyle enjoyed by many in this Isothermal Belt of North Carolina, famed for outstanding year round climate and beauty.

This one comes with all the bells and whistles, FAA approved airstrip, hanger, help apartment, separate office which can also be used as living or guest quarters, 6 stall shed row barn and room in another barn for 12 more stalls, four run in sheds, board fenced pastures, and garages galore for your other toys. Even tie downs for the bigger planes on the concrete access to the landing strip.

Home is a three bedroom 2 ½ bath with open floor plan in the LR and kitchen areas, French doors open to rear deck. Huge playroom off the equally large mudroom. Private office and spacious family room, which also opens to a rear yard area and in the front to the wisteria covered lanai. Upstairs are three bedrooms and one bath, the master has an attached sitting or dressing area. The family room could easily be turned into a spectacular ground floor master suite. Extensive rockwork and fountain add to the ambience. From the full length front porch you overlook the entire farm. Wood paneled two car detached garage.

Riding arena with some cattle chutes. This is a portion of an exclusive equestrian area, and this farm comes with access to deeded riverfront trails. Land is a nice mix of upland and riverfront bottom land, almost all fenced with three board blackboard fencing.

The climate in this area is famous. This farm sits right in the middle of the famed Isothermal Belt. It boasts a four season climate but none are severe. Too far inland for hurricanes, too close to the mountains for much of a tornado threat, great growing climate with enough rain to make it green and beautiful but enough sun to grow almost anything. Great scenic beauty abounds, with water features and mountain views wherever you look.

Bring your horses, cows, aircraft, and family and enjoy the good life Easy access to horse show arenas for competitors.

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Great Kennel, Super Area, and a Lovely Home

Great kennel, wonderful land, super area, and a Lovely home. Well situated in central NC; 2 ½ miles off I 77, convenient to both I 85 and I 40.  

Not often do you find the combination of a large and lovely well kept home, great personal dog facilities, and a profitable and well maintained kennel. This is that rare combination.

2500 sq. ft home with 4 bedrooms, two master suites, 3 baths, one with whirlpool tub. Open floorplan, ceramic tile floors, fireplace and a supplemental wood stove, super dog crate room opening into the completely finished double garage and directly out to the split rail fenced exercise/play areas in the back for the little dogs and on the large side yard for the big ones. Split rail wire backed.

Off the great room there are glass doors to the pool and a walkway out to the 16 additional kennels for personal or client dogs. This area has 16 10X10’s all roofed. They are in groups of 6-6-and 4. All open onto 100’ run areas.

The kitchen is galley style with new granite counter tops and new stainless steel sink. Bathrooms and kitchen all look brand new, and one of them is; it has never been used.

The exterior of the house is white brick, shielded from the road by towering Leyland Cypress trees, which also break the property into sections with evergreen screening. Approach to the house is two brick pillars and antique wrought iron gates.

The kennel is state of the art. 104 kennels—all in/out and washdown, most with paver tile floors in the aisles. All Mason fence, one entire building the 1” Mason. Two separate buildings plus two catteries, kennel kitchen, grooming and drying rooms. Nice reception area and kennel office. Owner’s office is upstairs and boasts a bath and lots of light, skylights, windows, and could easily be made into an apartment. Central heat and air throughout. All runs double security fenced and privacy fenced. Attractive entrance also gated with wrought iron gates.

The business is great. Fully staffed with long term employees. Owner selling due to retirement. This one is move in ready. You can begin making money on the first day. Doing a very good gross and could be increased by adding services.

Located within commuting distance of Charlotte, NC. The last one we had with this combination of pristine house and wonderful kennel sold very quickly, I expect this one will too.

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287 Acre Historic Plantation in Western NC

Priced under $6300 per acre - including the House!

Cherish the Past and savor the warmth and charm of this 287 acre plantation in the Western North Carolina foothills, family owned for more than 150 years. Ideal for farming, housing development, private estate, business park, or many other uses, limited only by your imagination. 1 mile South of US Hwy 74, with abundant frontage along various surrounding roads, and adjacent to a privately-owned airport. Flat to rolling land with open fields, a plethora of huge hardwoods, road frontage on three sides, good streams, long-range mountain views, thinned hardwoods, some pasture land, and pleasant surroundings.

Included on site is an elegant, well-preserved, 1890's victorian farmhouse, with original hand-made moldings & trim. Four outbuildings are close to the house: an 1850's barn, an old schoolhouse, a smokehouse, and another barn structure—all with rustic hand-hewn logs. More detail on the house itself is below. Within an hour drive of Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Spartanburg. 10 minute drive to shopping, dining, and nearby local mall. Wildlife, streams, mountain views, history—this property has it all!

Owner will divide into 148 acres and 138 acres at $899,000 a piece, or will sell the house, out-buildings, and 7 acres for $249,000

The property was put into forest management plan about 21 years ago and has just had the pine acreage harvested.  The portions outlined in red on the forestry map below was the pine. The hardwoods in those areas remain. The balance is a thinned hardwood forest.

• One mile off U.S. Hwy 74 and one exit from Rutherford 74 Corporate Center
• Main and secondary roads give about 6000 feet of road access.
• Land is flat to rolling with 50% thinned hardwoods.
• Public water available, through the Broad River Water Authority
• Springs and creeks on property
• Private air park adjacent to property.

House

Southern 1895 Victorian Plantation

This beautiful Victorian house was built of pine, timbered on the property, and shaped with a portable steam-driven sawmill. On the six-foot deep wrap around porch we see evidence of the handcrafting that went into the house. The spindles were hand turned on a steam driven lathe. As we sight down the balustrade we see variations in the profiles of the spindles. Looking to the gables we some of the additional details that were built into the house (See the pictures). The house has been lived in and maintained by the family from its completion until 2007. Originally heated with multiple fireplaces, it now uses baseboard hot water radiators. A bathroom has been added and kitchen updated. Re-roofed with high quality shingles within the past five years. Interior walls are painted beaded board. Ceilings measure nine feet nine inches. Eight foot wide, twenty-one foot long entry hall. Four bedrooms; two with built-in closets. Seventy-five feet of wrap around covered porch and a 14 x 9 enclosed porch. Two utility rooms. Five out-buildings, including a log and plank barn from the 1850s.

Large white pines line the drive leading to several aged oaks, one of which may be as old as the 1850's log barn which sits behind the house. Azaleas, some planted in the 1950's, surround the house and do well in the shaded front yard.

Midway between Asheville and Charlotte (about 1 hour travel), midway between Forest City and Boiling Springs( about 15 minutes travel).

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Truly Magical New York Pet Resort

This unique Pet Resort is located in New York, about 1 hour 10 minutes to Manhattan, 20 minutes to Stewart Airport, 15 minutes to hospitals and shopping areas, and less than a mile to a major highway called route 17. Set on top of a hill, it consists of 7 very private acres with a beautiful view. A long 2 car blacktop driveway leads up to the house and then continues to a large parking area surrounded by 2 more buildings.

The house is 3,700 sq ft. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a 20 ft x 30 ft living room with an oversized fireplace, and a very large kitchen and sunroom combination. There are good sized closets throughout the house, including a 6 x 8 ft closet in the master bathroom. The basement runs the length of the house. There is also a deck off the kitchen and living room.

The building behind the house is approximately 1800 sq ft. This is a cattery, grooming salon and boutique with 2 separate entrances. It has 2 levels with a finished room on the 2nd floor, and a large unfinished space that could make a great loft apartment. It also has its own entrance. There is a 2 car garage to the left of the cattery.

The kennel is 90 ft long by 30 ft wide. It has 2 large play-yards on the front and 1 for large dogs behind these. There is a grooming room off the reception area, a tropical island theme room with 4 thatch hut like enclosures, the kitchen, 18 in/out runs, and 10 indoor runs. All buildings are heated with natural gas and the kennel also has a pellet stove.

Adding to the unique and park like setting are mature plantings, a large koi pond, and 2 ornamental ponds. Several peacocks wander freely. There are also life-size fiberglass animals and a wooden ark. Also used for boarding is a 6 x 8 ft cottage with a private yard; one of several cottages with that potential. As you come up the driveway there is a beautiful area of almost an acre, completely fenced with vinyl white picket fencing that is used as a doggy park.

This property has many facets not found in you average kennel. It is a rare opportunity to own and live in a beautiful area with all the conveniences and yet with the privacy and freedom to enjoy animals.

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Eastern TN Log Home and 97 Stall Kennel

This one is a beauty. Log home with a loft master suite, easy care Pergo floors, stone fireplace and a full basement , with ground access, to store your stuff. From the front porch you can overlook the 20 acres, the lake, complete with ducks, and the kennel operation. Central heat and air, nice kitchen with pantry closet, 3 bedrooms and two full baths. New heat pump recently installed. This house has an open floor plan and lots of light and air.

Kennel is large and has a rustic log railed front porch, with a resident cat, covered and hardware cloth screened puppy play area, and security lobby. Opens into the spacious reception area with a small retail display. To the left is a rest room and the VIP suites. This wing has its own kitchenette for special meal preparation and another bath. There are 8 suites. Directly behind the reception is the grooming area, large with two tubs and currently two tables, plenty of room to add more. Thee are also two more tubs, including a walk in tub for the big dogs, in a separate room. Separate drying room.

The kennel is divided into 4 sections for easy management and cost control. All Mason Fencing in excellent condition. All in/out runs except the VIP suites which are walk out to covered runs. 6 exercise areas. Plenty of room to add daycare and walking trails. Radiant heat in the kennels and air conditioning.

Kennel is operated with 3 part time employees and limited owner operation. Operating costs could be cut with more owner involvement. Currently offering no training. There is a separate large building adjoining the kennel which is currently rented. This would make a great training building. Doing an excellent business in this rural location just minutes from a town with an exceptionally stable government based economy.

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South Carolina Boarding Kennel is High-Class and Busy

Jan 2010: Price Reduced!

This is a kennel for those who want a real business. Located in an affluent community in South Carolina, confidentiality is paramount. Commercial kennel doing an impressive gross of almost 29 % of the sale price. 78 runs in four wings, plus a separate cattery. All runs are covered and adjoin gravel exercise paddocks. 3 separate large exercise areas. 16 X 29 pool with beach entry, custom made. Seller charges $8 for swim time and it is very popular with the clients. Capacity of 185, which is often reached. 1.5 acres, one turn off the freeway and less than 1 block off main thoroughfare.

Grooming shop is large and features beauty shop type stations for the groomers. Busy grooming business with well established and long-time employees. Select retail featuring items not available at your local big box stores.

Separate single-wide mobile for manager or owner quarters. 2 bedroom 2 bath. Current owner’s lovely home located nearby can be purchased separately. Entire facility is in excellent condition.

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South Carolina Lowcountry Gem

Nov. 09: Price reduced by $100,000!!

This is a true gentleman's estate. Wonderful home, classic lowcountry style with wrap around porch and rear sunroom. All newly painted in the last two years. Fireplace and door to balcony in master bedroom, another in the living room. Three good sized bedrooms, three full baths. Upstairs office, which also opens onto the balcony, and either a fourth bedroom or a very large walk in closet. Pool,private 4 stall kennel, and a new 6 stall, with tack and feed rooms, horse barn complete the residence. Entire property is fenced dog tight with security gates, board and wire fence surround the home, divided into four separate areas.

The kennel is 40 in/out runs, surrounded by exercise yards and security fence. Cat room with it's own sink, toy and grooming rooms, both with direct access to outside. All runs are covered. Office and retail area. This kennel is only 4 years old and business is enjoying great growth. Business has had increase in the three figure range every year. Kennel manager has been here for 4 years and is willing to remain on staff. Entire property is well maintained and in excellent condition. Super reputation, vet recommended.

The area is one of the fastest growing in the state. Located only 1/4 mile off Highway 17, the Coast Highway. New businesses and subdivisions are lining this corridor. 400 new homes in a new subdivision only about 2 miles away.Listing #oak01820

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BIG CHANGES TO THIS WESTERN NC BEAUTY

Gorgeous kennel facility boasts 64 in/outs, oversized. Enclosures are separated into sections for easy management and cost containment. Large dog section has in/outs with 4X20 and 4X24 patios. All covered and surrounded by security fence. Full height concrete block dividers. All extra large in/out guillotine doors, including two full size people height doors for the giants. 8 large exercise/play paddocks, one with agility equipment. Most fenced with black vinyl coated chain link.

Central section has reception, retail, and two tiny dog rooms , each 8 x 8, with wooden beds, heaters, and private patios. Older section has had a complete rewiring, insulation added, and a fire alarm system wired directly to the fire station.

This opens via glass doors, to the cat and toy dog room, and the family suite and small and medium dog wings. This area has recently been redone with poured epoxy floors, cast rock facings on the wall fronts, mason fence, and large and extremely well fenced outdoor runs. The kennel features floor to ceiling cat runs and some in/out cat spaces. All have windows.

Separate grooming and drying rooms and a private office complete the picture. Well established clientele in this affluent retirement area.

THEN WALK THRU THE HEDGE, and a gracious family home is next door. 4 bedrooms, four baths, in this one and a half story country home. Designer windows in the upstairs, cathedral ceiling in the LR. Thru the French doors to the kitchen/family room with two built in pantry closets. Kitchen has been recently redone. Family room has large beams from an old barn, and a woodstove which will heat the entire house. Front opens onto a sunroom, rear opens onto a full length deck, with Pergola, overlooking the pool. Master suite, one of the four bedrooms listed, is on the ground floor. Pool house has been finished with its separate pergola and sitting area. The pool is a generous 30 x 40 size with a full concrete deck.

This entire package is 3 miles from Interstate 26, 6 miles from a mid sized town, and about 15 miles from the airport. 3.45 acres, total, 1.60 with the kennel parcel. More adjacent land available.

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Northeastern Pennsylvania-- Scranton/Wilkes Barre Area

The business was established in 1986 and boasts over 1,000 current clients on file. The convenient location allows for growth due to our accessibility. Only two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, just off interstate 81. Located in a green wooded area, at the base of Moosic Mountain, nestled in the North Pocono region.

This dog kennel and grooming business with expansive training field is for sale. The 2.57 acre facility is located directly across from the Mid-Valley School District. (K-12) Currently operating with 48 spacious dog kennels and grooming salon. The business meets the recently enacted PA State statute regulating safety and care of home pets, zoned for mixed use. This property is an area that is currently growing.

The main building measures 90ftx50ft, which houses a reception office, grooming shop and a large indoor training room. In addition we have 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, large kitchen and bonus room with a brick fireplace. Natural gas with seven different heat zones. The business is serviced by two paved driveways both with ample parking. We have two separate kennel buildings, one with 30 kennels and other with 15 kennels as well as three large whelping rooms. Each kennel is 18ft long, indoor/outdoor, completely under roof with lots of sky lights. Each building has its own heat system. We've been making money for 24 years.

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Maryland Wonderland for Dogs

This 23 acre property is nestled in the country—yet minutes away from Highway 1, and only a few miles from I 95. There are 28 in/out runs with attached large exercise areas. Fencing is structured to allow a leash free operation. Also a 10x20 concrete in-ground swim spa, which can be used for exercise therapy or rehabilitation.

Currently marketed as all inclusive, including food, playtime, and treats. No special marketing for the swim spa, training, or grooming. Owner states they are turning away business, preferring to keep it a fairly small, family operated, pet resort.

There is an apartment (2/1) above the kennel office that could be used for family, staff, or rented. Land is approx. 60% wooded, with several springs.

Home has too many features to list. Post and beam construction with exposed cathedral redwood ceilings. 1700 square feet plus ¾ finished basement. 3 bedrooms, two full baths, LR, DR, FR, and office. Pellet stove in basement. Central forced air heat, oil, and central AC. Two wells and two septic tanks. Cherry cabinets, all appliances top quality and new within 5 years. Lots of ceiling fans. R23 insulation, maintenance free vinyl siding, composite deck.

Property comes fully equipped including kennel license, customer list, computers and software, all equipment for the kennel, even the washer and dryer.Listing #oak01780

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Comfort, Luxury, Turnkey Income, and No Commute!

Located on 1.33 acres of light industrial 150 foot frontage on major north/south artery 400 foot deep. Close to multiple suburbs, 1/2 mile from expressway exit/entrance, 3 miles from major east/west expressway. Entrance is gated with remote automatic gates. 6' fencing surrounds back yard. Double/triple barriers. All utilities.

Blacktop driveway and parking area. Beautifully landscaped with sprinkler system.

Kennels

North Building

New concrete walkway to kennel in June 2006, replaced concrete on south side of South building at the same time and extended the walkway to the play yard in June 2007.

16 x 40 Frame construction, completely remodeled in 1999. FRP wall board easy to clean and virtually indestructible, Mason Kennel runs 6' high indoor/outdoor style. Suites for giant breeds or multiple pet families. Heated and Air Conditioned, two separate units. Running water with a hot water tank and shampoo bathing system along with grooming area for departing guests. Sealed concrete floors. Contains 18 indoor/outdoor runs. Roof over runs on outside. 4 crates with 4 freestanding outside runs.

South Building

16 x 40 block/frame construction (1987) 21 indoor/outdoor runs, Roof over outside runs, Newly remodeled May of 2007 all Mason Kennel runs 6' high with block walls halfway. Ceramic tile floors, Heated/AC New windows

Total number of runs: 39 indoor/outdoor; 4 crates for toy breeds.

Cat boarding is done in the residence in either whelping room or dog room.

Residence

1,980 square foot ranch style brick home. Built 1948. Custom. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with first floor laundry, modern kitchen, all GE profile appliances, Bosch DW. Custom plaster crown moldings or oak. Very spacious. Hardwood floors throughout with Berber carper over vast majority. All new windows, with exception of the 3 picture windows in front of the home. Natural wood burning fireplace(s) Central AC, new unit August of 06, 30 year architectural shingles on garage and house in Spring of 06. New gutters May 07. New canvas awnings Spring 04. All maintenance free fascia installed May 07. Two car detached garage can be converted to office if needed. Has upstairs storage in garage. New windows in garage. New fiberglass insulated garage door, June 05.

Office

12 x 15 office (3rd bedroom) off of main living area in home. Steel Entrance Door to office, with coded entrance hardware on side of home adjacent to parking area. Security camera outside of door. Office has desk (stays) and custom software program by Kennelsoft. Current on program updates. Over 5,000 clients in data base.

Kennel does not currently offer grooming or training but can expand to include those services.

All office equipment with exception of computer tower will stay. Custom thermal printer for ID collars on dogs, peripheral HD backup. Program will be copied onto your hard drive.

Floors in office installed in October of 2003; laminate easy to clean, durable.

Your commute will consist of walking from one room to the other! Family room located right off of office. Offers a great view of the property.

Family room has built in entertainment area. Left of bookcase is 1st floor laundry, to right is access to basement , sliding door exit (new in 2003) opens onto large cedar deck 20 x 15 and yard access. Deck was stripped and re-stained in Summer of 2007

Half bath off of family room and office also has closet. Attic access is in closet.

Living Room with Fireplace

Living room is 17 x 28 features entry foyer and two large 9 foot picture windows

Fireplace/Foyer new tile in May 2001 Beveled glass insulated door with full view glass screen door.

Kitchen

Kitchen was redone in 2000. Granite island with ss sink hot water dispenser, and built in dishwasher, plenty of drawers and storage. Pantry, roll out shelving in cabinets, deep drawers, cabinets are maple, floor is oak hardwood original to the home. Picture windows overlook front yard and pond. Recessed lighting on separate switch from fixture over island on dimmers. Above cabinet lighting and under cabinet lighting. Tumbled marble backsplash with granite features. Room has custom plaster crown around whole room. Large archway enters into family room and living room.

Master Bedroom - 15' x 18'

Two windows; one overlooking back yard, the other side yard. New Berber carpet in January of 2005

Full bath off Master Bedroom

Full ceramic tile in excellent shape arched shower enclosure, frosted glass window overlooks back yard

Second Bedroom - 10 x 12

One Window overlooks backyard

Laundry

Washing machine, Dryer, Folding Table and Ironing board (built into wall). Also has the controls for the sprinkler system and an access panel for entertainment center, two upper cabinets and one lower. One window overlooks drive

Full finished lower level

Living room with fireplace, full bath, bedroom, fully carpeted. Can be used as a managers apartment , guest suite or rental income.

Whelping room at base of steps, or overflow for toy breeds. Has camera monitor in room and viewing window. Can also be used as an isolation room.

Features full ceramic tile floor, installed January 2007, suspended ceiling Jan 2007, camera monitoring system, back storage room, separate mechanical room houses hot water tank, and boiler for base board heat.

Managers apartment or guest suite

Contains one bedroom, full bath, living room w/fireplace, efficiency kitchen. Approx 1,000 sq. ft. Photos to come.

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New England Gem: Great Lifestyle & Great Business

Price reduced by $150,000!

Family owned and operated boarding kennel for dogs and cats. Fantastic reputation, vet recommended. Located in the pioneer valley, Western Massachusetts. Wonderful place to bring up a family, with access to some of the most prestigious schools in the United States. Minutes from Deerfield academy and Northfield Mount Hermon schools.

With skiing, Florida trade, and the Caribbean season, Hickory Hill Kennel enjoys a full 12 month season.

26 indoor/outdoor kennel, separate grooming shop, separate area for owners own breeding/show kennel, and a separate self-contained manager apartment added May 2004.

All of this is set on 6.5 acres of hill top ground in the pioneer valley of the Connecticut River. There is huge potential to increase the grooming, daycare and training part of the business profile. The current owners have made many improvements to this property since taking over ownership in May 2000.

House

Beautiful New England colonial home, set well back from the kennel. House is 2,400 feet, with a double garage attached.  House has two and a half baths, with whirlpool bath in master suite.  Outside hot-tub on private deck at the back of the house. Kitchen breakfast room has marble floors throughout, dining area and foyer has hard wood oak floors. House built in 1996, has recently been decorated throughout, ready to move into. House included oil fired furnace as well as a wood burning stove.
This property will impress those able to view it, as is ready to move into. The customers of the kennel are extremely happy with the service that has been provided over recent years.

UPDATE:

The grooming shop was completely refurbished - resulting in a new shingle roof, new doors, a new floor, new vinyl siding, new lighting, new ceilings, painting of walls & ceilings. Check out the pictures.

Customers have been delighted with the results. The refurbishing of the grooming shop cost approx. $15k in materials.

In June, 2008, a new room of Luxury Suites was added. The suites are in the addition on the side of the house, not in the kennel. They come with radiant floor heating; ideal for the older guests. The partition panels have "Around the World" theme murals. The room has two large roofed over runs outside. The custom order of the four suites from Snyder Manufacturing cost just under $10,000.

Great News: Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec, 2008 saw four record months of kennel sales. Impressive - especially considering the current economic recession.

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Well Established Kennel in Fast Growing Area Near Charlotte

Well Established business in fast growing area near Charlotte and Lake Norman

This home and kennel has been established for about 20 years. 8 acres right on a main highway between affluent Lake Norman area and Charlotte, NC.

Concrete block buildings, separate bldg for office, grooming, kennel kitchen and two identical kennel buildings. 44 in/out runs, mostly 4x4, four of them are 8x4 to handle families of dogs or those wishing more room. Good condition and clean. Capacity of 80+. Room to add a cattery even though current owner does not board cats. Seven large exercise/play yards, most lawn and well shaded. Entire facility is fenced with 6’ chain link fence. Currently offering boarding and training only, no grooming.

Brick home is in the 2000-2400 range. Older but in good condition with an add on Jacuzzi room. Hot water heat with an oil burner, also heats water for the house. Central AC. House is older and could use some sprucing up but is basically sound.

Both house and kennel are on well water and septic but public water and sewer are at the road and can be attached.

7012 NC $900,000.

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Tennessee Horse Farm with Mountain Views Forever

This property has a LOT of pasture.

Superb mountain views surround this lovely East Tennessee Farm. From the time you leave the road, the care taken in developing this farm is evident. Mostly new coated high tensile wire fence on wooden posts. Approximately 57 acres—mainly in pasture. Separate fields for cows and horses with 5 stock ponds as well as pasture water, a seasonal creek, and water with frost free hydrants in the barn. Good 5 stall barn, recently refurbished. Separate tack and feed shed. House is three bedrooms and two full baths. 2350 sq. ft. The gleaming wood ceilings match the gleam of the wood floors. Ceramic tile floor in the kitchen and light wood cabinets. Full basement. French doors lead from the dining area out to a deck overlooking the pastures and a great mountain vista. Covered front porch. Fenced yard to keep your house pets contained. Three-car extra-tall carport to house your tractor, horse trailer, and cars. To top it off there is a large working arena to practice your horse pursuits. All galvanized panels, 84 X 120 arena with sand base and attached 50’ round pen.

1 1/2 hours to Asheville, NC, 4 hours to Atlanta, GA, 40 minutes to Knoxville, TN, 1 hour to Bristol, VA, and a world away from hustle and bustle of the city with privacy in the extreme.

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FOND OF MULTI-TASKING?????

Then this is the property for you. It can work as a boarding kennel, boarding/training center for horses, vet clinic and hospital or all three. Plus a lovely 3/2 home with a large family room overlooking the pool and deck. Kitchen and baths are lovely. An additional master suite is in the construction stages. This home was planned to provide a gracious lifestyle for the animal loving owner.

Current owner has miniature horses, Nationally show ranked, as well as dogs. The horse facilities have been planned for full size horses as well as the minis, just the simple removal of a partition makes the stalls full size. Foaling quarters with cameras can be also used for dogs. A warm room for whelping also has camera surveillance.

The dog quarters are varied. Some nice in/outs, some indoor only, some outdoor only. Some of the quarters are concrete, some 6” pea gravel. Security fence around all and all are clean and comfortable.

Dog and horse swimming pool for therapy and conditioning and a treadmill for the animals are included. A perimeter trail makes it easy to oversee all of the property, and have fun doing it. Jump on a horse or a golf cart and see every inch of your estate.

The property has paddocks and pastures everywhere, most are board fenced backed with non-climb fencing. Usable for dogs as well as horses. 30 acres, almost all of it fenced into pastures. Blacktop circular drive with a fountain and pond in the center. All buildings are well maintained, lighted, and clean. Landscaping is gorgeous.

Location is country but less than a hour from Raleigh, NC so it is easy for horse shows, dog shows, or enjoying an evening in the city occasionally. Less than 15 minutes from another mid sized city for ease of shopping and medical. Golf course less than a block away.Listing #oak01510

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Very Nice HOBBY KENNEL in Northern NJ

Price reduced by $100,000!

Kennel:

In addition to a sophisticated 3 bedroom home, this property boasts a separate building which has been in use since 2001 as a HOBBY KENNEL- but was an international flower bulb importing business for 30 years prior. In the kennel building, first floor room (approx. 25’ x 40’) used for dog chores, grooming and obedience training. Refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, upright freezer, stainless steel 10” deep sink, separate Maytag stacking washer/dryer dedicated to pet needs, with plenty of storage cabinets and counters, & doggie door create a dedicated canine area. Shower room w/Hydro Surge dog wash system adjacent to separate handicapped accessible bathroom. Septic. Private well with owned water softener. Heavy duty electrical system supports dual motor blow dryers. Window A/C and natural gas thermostatically controlled heater keeps room at ideal temperatures. Industrial lift and interior staircase lead to 2nd floor, where additional training space and storage is located (currently in use as a billiards room and artist’s studio- could be set-up as accommodations for kennel help). Double barn-style sliding wooden doors lead out to separate 1+ acre with 6’ fence encompassing a level grass lawn large enough for agility practice or multiple training rings & three tree shaded outdoor double size kennel rooms on concrete with large pea gravel common potty area, blacktop ½ basketball court, & square foot style vegetable garden complete the back half of the property. Plenty of private off-street parking for cars & RV or box truck on long double driveway (blacktop with a gravel turn around area) with access to heavy duty outdoor electrical. Exterior spotlights. Bordered by 13 acres of undevelopable protected wetlands and woods on side and back assures privacy forever. Buildings currently serviced by satellite TV dishes. Large flat building roof superb for installation of solar energy panels – to go totally off the grid. Spacious four- room office suite in the kennel building with 5 impressive pine custom built-in work stations and bookcases, cabinets, counters ( 2 offices, conference room, reception room) with European style decorative ceramic tile floor, wi-fi computer connection, central a/c and baseboard heat provides a professional environment for running a small business or profession from home. Entire property of 2.29 acres totally fenced with 4 walkway gates and double-wide driveway gates– back acre sub-fenced as well for double safety. Invisible fence system installed along perimeter of property for additional canine security. ADT alarm system with connection for fire/police.

Borough residential zoning does not limit number of licensed dogs. Keeping a horse, poultry or livestock is permitted. Variance application for business use goes through the Planning Board. Noise ordinances in effect – especially after 10 pm.

House:

A charming, sophisticated, well built 2,800 sq ft expanded Cape Cod with new windowed front entry room, front steps with porch light and railing, new composite siding on front, recently painted exterior, new roof, new Anderson windows throughout, and stone-fronted foundation.

Living room features a west-facing bay window and a separate north facing triple wide window, enclosed wood burning fireplace (chimney rebuilt in 2004) with marble mantle in living room, new wood floors, faux finish walls, custom European window treatments, views of waterfall from living and dining rooms.

Dining room features decorative European ceramic floor, 2 walls of north/east facing windows overlooking the lush grounds, window seats, arch way to living room and pocket door to kitchen.

Kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances, natural gas stove/cook top, marble countertops, ceramic sink with sprayer faucet, 2 windows, plenty of wood cabinetry, decorative ceramic floor. Separate pantry closet. First floor bedroom with 2 windows, 2 closets, hardwood floor, adjoining large newly renovated European style bathroom with marble tile floor, with new cast iron tub, hand held shower arm and oodles of wood cabinet storage, highlighted by large tile wall mural.

Reach the second floor via wooden staircase to find 2 double bedrooms with multiple closets in each for storage. All new wooden floors. One bedroom with 2 windows overlooks both the main waterfall and rear of property, and the other bedroom with 2 windows has a walk-out balcony. Perfect spot to watch the town fireworks a mile away on July 4th! Bathroom off the center hall features ceramic tile floor, new double sinks and over/under cabinet units, cast iron tub with shower, skylight and window with beautiful southern view of the rest of the property. Hand painted mural of birds in a tree.

Family room, which is reached via 8 short steps to the ground floor directly in from the back Dutch door, hosts Mediterranean decorative red tile floor throughout, with large north facing window, large walk in closet, full bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower laundry room with sorting counter and 6 hanging cabinets, windows in every room. All new natural gas furnace, hot water heater, electrical wiring and fuse box and French drain system installed in 2002. The house is totally private behind mature plantings, unusual decorative trees, stone and brick walkways, brick courtyard “connecting” the 3 buildings, with a 5’ white wooden gated fence separating the property from the residential street. ADT security system with central station monitoring.

A separate 2-car garage with finished storage room above, breezeway and tool shed, has been converted to additional storage. Double wide blacktop driveway keeps the traffic moving for your business.

This is a rare find in the greater New York City area- total sanctuary-like appeal and privacy with only an hour drive to the City or other corporate headquarters dotting Northern NJ and 15 miles from Southern NY State. One mile to schools, library, municipal hall, churches/synagogue. Upscale Italian restaurant ¼ mile away, reservoir with hiking trails 1/3 mile down the road, best country deli 1 mile away.

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BEAUTIFUL HOME,TOPNOTCH KENNEL IN PICTURESQUE SW WISCONSIN

Start your day with spectacular views of Wisconsin's rolling hills. The 2 story, 2400 sq. ft., 4 bedroom home and topnotch boarding kennel are nestled in a peaceful valley surrounded by wooded hills on 59.19 acres. Enjoy country living at its best, but with easy access to a 4 lane freeway, you're only 30 minutes from city life in the state capital of Madison.

The home is built against a hillside with a finished family room in the exposed basement. Open floor plan on main level. 1.5 baths, large kitchen, dining room, living room, computer nook, 2 wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, custom built bookshelves, 2 redwood decks. Extensive renovations recently completed, including new kitchen counter top, new storm doors, and 100% exterior/interior repainting.

The boarding facility, opened in 1997 and just a short walk from the house, is 3816 sq. ft. It features 50 indoor kennels in 3 sizes (6' x 6', 6' x 4', 4' x.4') with colored separation panels and 11 outdoor exercise kennels in 3 sizes (6' x 14', 6' x 12', 6' x 10'). A separate cattery with elongated, sun-drenched windows can accommodate 10 visitors. A large, fully equipped grooming room, office/reception area, kitchenette, bathroom, utility room, and laundry room complete the layout. All floors are sealed with visually pleasing colored epoxy. In floor radiant heat and central air conditioning provide year round comfort. A grass, 6000 sq. ft. play yard is attached to the building on 2 sides. Excellent reputation with customers, highly recommended by vets. Big potential to increase the grooming, daycare and training aspects of this supplemental income business.

Majority of the acreage is wooded. Black walnut, burr oak, red oak, shagbark hickory, and poplar trees predominate. Tops of the hills are open pasture - great for horses, llamas or alpacas. Spring-fed stream flows through parts of the property. An abundance of wildlife - white-tailed deer, turkeys, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, owls, songbirds - will accompany you on your hikes or provide subject matter far your camera.

This is a must see property to fully appreciate the unique beauty of the area and the business opportunity.

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This One is just right for you "City Folks"

Not often do you find the combination of a small and great personal dog facility, and a profitable and well maintained kennel and grooming business. This is that rare combination.

Convenient City Location
Access to I-40 and I-85
This kennel and grooming shop is a find, a money maker with high gross, high net, offers Boarding, Daycare, Grooming, Retail Shop and a Grooming School

Two separate buildings; one contains the Retail, Grooming, Bathing Areas; the other is for boarding dogs.

The Main Building houses the Retail shop which has custom stained white oak walls and a custom design desk with marble. Throughout the building are ceramic tile floors. A large Grooming room with eight grooming stations each with counter and custom cabinets. This is design is great for students, salon booth rental or full grooming staff. State of the Art Equipment: Hair Vac Systems, hydraulic Tables, Adjustable Tables and Wall Vacuum.

The Bathing area has 2 bathing tubs and a walk in tub, Snyder, General Cages Units and Vari Kennels are here to hold dogs for grooming, in addition three 4 by 4 pens for large or old dogs. The floor and tubs is all ceramic tile. The bath area features hydro surge bathing systems, and Teeth cleaning system.
Three extra rooms used for an office, storage and lecture/lunch kitchen room. Security systems are in both buildings.
New air conditioner/ heater, new insulation throughout the building and new hot water systems all replaced in 2008.

The kennel is state of the art. The Boarding concrete block building that holds 20 boarding dogs, have 2 separate areas one for the large dogs with 8 by 5 inside pens, ceramic tile, sunny, bright suites to promote happiness and security. There is no isolation as in dark fenced kennels, Snyder runs and beds for each pen. The small dog area pens are “live at home” style. 5 by 6 size with tile floors, beds. All is an Open floor plan that makes dogs feel at ease. Most suites offer a 2 *5 window overlooking the grassy play areas, a waterfall, pool and gazebo Good condition and clean. Boarding and daycare patrons can romp in the play area that has waterfall with pool. An area for the cats is located separate from the dogs. A new air conditioner/ heater unit was replaced in 2008.

Runs for dogs are located on both sides of the buildings; Pen sizes on the outside vary from 4 foot by 6 foot to 10 foot by 10 foot. Entire facility is fenced with 6’ wood private fence.

The business is great. Fully staffed with long term employees. Owner selling due to retirement. This is move in ready. You can begin making money on the first day.

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Western North Carolina Industrial Facility and Luxury Log Home

Jan 2010: Price reduced by $69,000!

Western North Carolina Industrial Facility and Luxury Log Home.

This 25 acre property is a unique combination of luxury living, on-site manufacturing, and convenient location, in a beautiful setting. Set in the foothills of Western North Carolina, at the foot of Pilot Mountain, conveniently located just a few miles from Interstate 40, this is the pinnacle of work-at-home lifestyle.

The luxury log home has two bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, open floorplan, and a great kitchen. The expansive living room sets the tone for the entire house; with vaulted ceiling, rich hardwoods, and picture windows. The whole house flows out from there—to the kitchen with lots of cabinets, ceramic tile, and fully outfitted island with sink and electricity, to the dining room, the laundry with bath & shower, bedrooms (each with their own full bath), to the generous wrap-around porch with ample access from both the house and the outside grounds. House also has an unfinished partial basement, perfect for storage, root or wine cellar. The driveway loops up past the house, then down to the manufacturing facility. There is an out-building between the house and industrial campus, with covered parking, suitable for many uses: administrative office, security, or whatever. An outside covered deck is also nearby, perfect for the addition of a hot tub, above-ground pool, barbeque area, etc. A staircase also decends directly down to the facility.

The manufacturing campus has three seperate buildings, each of which has 3-phase power. The 3 buildings comprise a complete on-site facility, suitable for most businesses—including offices, warehouses, restrooms, etc. There are even two shaded kennels for your dogs. The buildings are currently being used by the present owners, who manufacture toys. When the property is sold, they can either lease the space they need to manufacture from the new owners (probably one of the three buildings ) providing extra income, or move to another facility, making all three buildings entirely available for use.

There is an out-building between the house and industrial campus, with covered parking, suitable for many uses: administrative office, security, or whatever. Outside deck is also nearby, perfect for the addition of a hot tub, above-ground pool, barbeque area, etc.

The western North Carolina setting is truly beautiful. The house, campus, and grounds are ready to move in. The 25 acres provides insulation from surrounding properties, and ample room to expand.

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North Georgia Mountains, Minutes From Atlanta

This kennel/home combo is a charmer. From the time you pass through the gate at the foot of the drive and wind up the gravel drive through the woods the peace envelopes you. Home and kennel do not share a main drive so it is easy to separate the two in the operation of the kennel. Large parking area for easy access by customers and vendors, exceptionally well fenced and cross fenced.

Kennel features 48 large indoor runs, 24 of which can be connected by guillotine doors. Wide aisles and access doors make taking the dogs outdoors into large grassed paddocks a breeze. The reception area features a small retail space, direct access to the cat room without going into the dog area. The cat room has separate spaces for 18 cats or cat pairs. There is also a small lanai for the cats to enjoy the outdoors safely confined; they love to lounge in the sun. The kennel kitchen is oversized and could easily be adapted to other uses. It runs across the entire back of the building with doors to each section and to the outside. Four separate heat and air units keep everything comfortable and can be turned off independently depending on occupancy level. One really important feature of this kennel is the exceptionally good cross fencing. Every area is separately fenced to minimize any possibility of accident. It is evident that the owner was a terrier person.

The grooming building is across a courtyard from the kennel. 20 outdoor only runs, on concrete, adjoin both the kennel building and the grooming building. Grooming building can be accessed without going into the main kennel, thereby assisting in keeping a quiet and serene facility. Room for three tables plus cage drying. Run drying in the adjacent outdoor runs is possible in the mild Georgia weather. Adjoining this building is a small storage building.

Through another gate and you are in the house back yard. Fenced of course. There are lovely trees and perennials everywhere. The house is a farmhouse with charm galore. Knotty pine walls in most of the house and wood ceilings also. Central heat and air plus a wood stove in the family room. Two bedrooms with in-suite baths, a small office or third bedroom. Down a short hall is the dog room and laundry. All of us know how important it is to have a dog room with outside access. The kitchen is large and in need of updating but has good bones and plenty of room. Glass doors to living room.

Current package is with approximately 4 ½ acres, another 8 can be bought separately. There are two barns and another small outbuilding. Location is in the north Georgia mountains but only a few minutes from Atlanta. People like bringing their dogs to enjoy a stay in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the trees, grass, and woodsy atmosphere. Well established business.

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Nice Virginia Kennel in Country Setting with Mountain Views!

Country Setting - Mountain Views

72 INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUNS LOCATED IN TWO BUILDINGS WITH THREE FENCED EXERCISE/PLAY YARDS. 18 CAT ENCLOSURES LOCATED IN OFFICE AREA. Current owner only does boarding and bathing, but if you would like to expand there is room and demand for grooming. The bathtub, grooming table and dryer cages are all ready and in place.

Kennel is well established, having been here for 25 years. Steady clients coming here for years along with many new customers. Vet recommended. Growing area near the city, with subdivisions moving steadily out toward the country. 3 colleges/universities and many major businesses in the area.

The kennel is set up in two buildings. Building one has the office area with check in counter, grooming area ( bathtub, grooming table, dryer cages), kitchen sink and counter for food preparation, refrigerator, washer and dryer and the cat area. This all leads into the kennel area with 32 indoor/outdoor dog runs. Building two houses 40 indoor/outdoor runs. There are a total of 68 runs that are 4 x 16 each and four larger runs that are 6 x 16. All fencing by Mason Kennels. Three large exercise/play areas with no leash walking needed. Propane heat. Reservation system is all computerized with Kennel Suite software making check in and check out quick and easy.

The house is the original farmhouse for what was once a 200 acre farm. Now the farmhouse and kennel sit in the middle with farms on either side. The house features a living room, dining room, kitchen with pantry, laundry room, one bath, and 3 bedrooms and office/ den that could be a 4th bedroom. Central heat and AC. New energy saver double hung windows installed in 2009. Well water with water softener and reverse osmosis filter for drinking water. There is also an oversized 3 car garage with cement floor that is only 4 years old.

Situated on 7 acres. The house and kennel occupy about 2 acres with the other 5 acres being used for hay. There is plenty of space for a barn and horses or other livestock. Perimeter of property is fenced.

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Adobe "Green" Home in New Mexico

Home Description

The price has been reduced to an unbelievable low considering the construction and location of this home. This property is priced to sell with immediate equity!! This beautiful Territorial style authentic adobe is located on a 5 acre lot on a remote corner of a 160 acre alfalfa farm. This house has 16" thick exterior walls with the majority of interior walls composed of authentic adobe. Elegant, hand made adobe arches compliment the interior passages between rooms. Two authentic Rumford fireplaces are situated within (one in the great room and the other in the master bedroom). The fireplace in the great room has a firebox that is over 4' tall and heats the room and upstairs nicely during the infrequent cold snaps of the desert southwest. The upstairs is over 2,000 square feet and is designed as an open loft. Custom cabinets with original tala-vera tile accents the kitchen and bathrooms. Floors are sculptured concrete (cobblestone/flagstone), tile, or carpet (in the bedrooms). All interior ceilings are rustic/rough pine or logs. The ceiling in the great room is 21'10" tall. This house can be modified into as many as eight bedrooms. Four large storage/coat closets, in addition to large walk-in closets in every bedroom, provide more than adequate storage for most any family. A newly constructed 1/2 mile maintained road leads to the property affording seclusion, privacy, and quiet evenings. Alfalfa fields that surround the property usually lower the ambient temperature by over 10 degrees. Abundant wildlife occupies the yard and surrounding area. This house would make an excellent candidate for a bed and breakfast or Executive Retreat and is great for horses and other livestock. Large back porch (10' x 81') provides for gatherings, barbeques, etc. The large master bath has a 64 square foot custom shower plus a jacuzzi tub big enough for the entire family. Imagine living in the desert and paying less than 100 dollars monthly to cool nearly 5000 square feet during the hottest months of the summer. There is no danger of brush fire, mudslide, or other natural disasters...only the peace, quiet, and tranquility of the Chihuahuan Desert.

What makes this home a Green or Healthy Home?

All authentic adobe, with 16" thick exterior walls (14" adobe plus 2" powerfoam insulation). Vinyl, double-pane energy efficient windows with 11 ceiling fans strategically located throughout the house. At night, if the windows are opened, then closed the next morning, the interior temperature of the house is such that the cooling units never engage. During one particularly hot month, the electric bill for this house was only $81.00 (that's with two five ton heat pumps!). Interior custom cabinets are made of grade one maple. Sculptured cement floors add to the cooling effect. During the winter, fires built in the two authentic Rumford fireplaces provide more than adequate heat for the great room and master bedroom. Even though the heat pumps adequately maintain heat in the house, adding small radiant heaters, for individual comfort, in auxiliary bedrooms significantly lowers monthly winter electric bills. If managed correctly, the adobe construction of this house more than compensates for it's size in regards to heating and cooling..

Market Area

Carlsbad is a city of approximately 25,000 situated in Southeast New Mexico. The surrounding terrain is a mix of Chihuahuan Desert and short grass prairie. This is an outdoorsmans' paradise as the area boasts more than 3 million acres of public land including the Lincoln National Forest and two national parks (Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains). Hunting, bird watching, hiking, and camping are here for the enthusiast. Carlsbad is within a 2 1/2 hour drive of two international airports. As the DOE and BLM have field offices here, there is a great deal of scientific influence in the area, both in community development and municipal education. Carlsbad has a river walk and two golf courses. Water recreation is available on the city river area (Pecos River) as well as three other lakes within a twenty minute drive in either of two directions.

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South Carolina Beauty

Winding down a blacktop drive through 13 acres of Carolina beauty, with gorgeous landscaping, pristine, spacious home, and a large and well thought out kennel, make this a rare find indeed. Located in Upstate SC, within 30 minutes of Greenville or Spartanburg, 15 minutes to shopping town, 20 to a renowned heart hospital. Not a neighbor nearby, just perfect seclusion. Yard is fenced dog tight. Kennel adjoins the house; 10 stall in/out, very large stalls inside with direct access to grooming tub and table, kennel kitchen. Runs can either be on concrete or a cut gate opening up to include a gravel section. Septic dump and power hookup ready for your show rig.

Home is lovely. Brick, featuring a stone fireplace, bay windows in kitchen, dining, and music rooms, and huge wrap around deck. White ceramic tile counters and floor in kitchen. master on main floor, featuring a garden tub and separate shower. Huge finished walk-out basement, with bedroom and bath plus sitting area and plenty of room to add a kitchen—perfect for a Mother in law suite, or adult children. Access to roofed deck off sitting area. Underground garage gives direct access to the house without leaving the home.

Selling due to change in life situation. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your show dogs to a gracious home, enjoy the mature landscaping, and still be within easy driving distance of anywhere East of the Mississippi, with very easy access to Interstates.

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The Good Life in Arizona . . . with Dogs!

Price Reduced by $25,000!

This is an Arizona dream . . . a gorgeous custom built Santa Fe style 3/2 home with solar heated swimming pool, and attached 10 run dog kennel, allowing you to pursue your love of dogs full-time!

Located within 20 miles Tucson, on almost 5 pristine acres in the foothills of the Sierrita Mountains, with Tucson address and city water. The property overlooks state lands that will not be developed, protecting the magnificent view of Picacho Peak almost 50 miles away…and the lights of the city at night. It was perfect and wonderful… but sadly a family emergency requires the owners to return home to the east.

The house was completed in September 2007. The house has almost 1500 sq ft of living space, featuring a Great Room with living, dining and kitchen areas. The heart of the Great Room is a gorgeous slate-tiled wood burning fireplace with a raised hearth and oak mantle. Custom oak cabinets with roll-out shelves on the bottom stand and tall 42” cabinets above with beautiful corian countertops and sink, featuring a fabulous bar for easy entertaining. All new appliances featuring General Electric’s Profile Refrigerator with freezer and ice maker on the bottom, GE Profile washer and dryer, plus smooth surface GE self-cleaning range, GE dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Dog resistant laminated flooring throughout the entire house, except for the custom tile in the 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms are all good sized and have ceiling fans. There is a large walk-in closet with custom shelving in the master bedroom, and both guest bedrooms also have custom shelves in their closets. Both bathrooms feature tall cultured marble sinks and countertops and tall toilets (easier on knees and backs), and large linen closets. The master bathroom also features a make-up vanity and a custom tiled walk-in shower with seat. The laundry room has above w/d cabinets for extra storage. The 2-car attached garage with electric door opener has an entire wall of shelves and a good sized storage room perfect for holiday decorations and luggage. Not included in the living sq footage is a 12’ x 18’ enclosed breezeway that attaches the kennel to the garage. The breezeway features a tongue and groove paneled ceiling with the Santa Fe style vigas and ceiling fan. A custom dog bath makes bathing the dogs a pleasure for all.

The kennel is an 18’ x 25’ concrete block structure with a ten 3 ½’ x 6 ½’ runs, and still plenty of room for storage, a desk area, and satellite hook up so doggies can enjoy their Animal Planet. Each dog run has an above the ground Karunda dog bed which is included. Three large interconnecting outdoor play runs form a maze around the kennel and house—with the pool in the middle and a private fenced-in garden yard. This past fall landscaping was added, complete with underground sprinkler system on a timer, and beautiful decorative rock borders.

This is a great custom home and dog kennel in a beautiful location in the outskirts of Tucson. Tucson is a wonderful and active dog town with so many activities to enjoy with your dogs: great kennel clubs and dog shows, training clubs and trials, lots of dog parks, and a lot of really nice people who own great dogs. This is a great place to be for people who love dogs.

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Profitable New York Farm/Kennel

Jan 2010: Price reduced by $45,000!

General Description

• Home plus 4 other kennel structures sits on 43 acres, with 3300' of river front (west branch of the Delaware). Each structure runs independently of one another so they can be shut down when not in use
• Location has been operating as a kennel for 21 years
• 2 ½ hours to NYC
• Private, yet has easy access to major highway and is 1 mile from town
• Entire home is heated with a new (11/07) breckwell pellet stove. Also has hot water baseboard fuel (oil / wood) furnace that can be used as either a backup or to supplement pellet stove
• Copper piping throughout house
• Hot water 1,000 gallon insulated fiberglass water storage for home heat
• 40 gallon commercial hot water heater for domestic hot water
• 200 amp electrical with easy generator access to all buildings
• Whole house water filters for house and kennel buildings. Well water with 275' well and new pump (4/O7)
• Cable and dish set-up
• 2 Driveways: One on home side is paved, the other is the entrance to barn / main kennel building office which is hard pack
• Most windows are aluminum stormed and screened
• All unique over-sized windows are in proper working condition. Every window has either a mountain or water view
• Home has blown-in insulation
• Property lines being what they are, no building in the area can alter the great views or privacy. Easy walk down access across the road to river front area for training, camping or fishing

Home

Porch

• 10' wide x 24' long covered "rocking chair" porch on front of home, with both outside and living room access. Great views of bald eagles, redtail hawks and other wildlife
• Electrical outlets

Mud Room

• 8' x 12' carpeted, insulated, has windows and electrical as well as its own LP heater

Kitchen

• Large eat-in kitchen with center island raised "butcher block" table that has its own outlets and drawers. Also suitable for dining on
• Italian ceramic stone floor and backsplash
• Oak door saddles
• Stainless steel appliances, and lighted new counter-tops

Living Room

• Wall-to-wall carpeting
• New Breckwell pellet stove
• Original long, wide windows
• Ceiling fan

½ Bathroom off Living Room

• Washer and dryer with outside ventilation
• Ceramic tile floor
• Original tall window

Cellar

• 7' Ceilings
• Stone and cement floor
• Foundation ledged and reinforced
• Outside entrance / exit
• Also entrance / exit from first floor off of living room

Dining Room

• Original windows with working window pulleys
• Refinished and sealed oak wood flooring
• Built-in wall unit with hutch that has woodwork in all original tones with drawers and rott out bins
• Ceiling fan
• 2 doorways to living room; one to kitchen

Second Floor

• 4+ Bedrooms
• Carpeted hallway
• Wood or linoleum flooring in bedrooms
• Full bath with new tub fixtures and ceramic tile on wall and floor

Kennel Attached to Home

• 7 indoor kennels, with 2 of them having in/out access
• LP hot air heat
• Grooming area with raised tub
• 3 Entrances/exits
• Back entrance/exit leads to a one acre fenced in area for dogs and has a gate that leads to the rest of the property
• Apron and kennel run area is roofed

Barn - Main Kennel Building

• Approx 45' x 65'
• 12' x 20' lighted overhand with gravel flooring for client parking that leads to office entrance
• 4 Stories, fully restored—a must see
• 100 amp electrical service with easy adaptation for generator use
• Water supplied by 2 artesian wells connected to a common capture area, then to a 500 gallon concrete holding tank. This system feeds into 2 buildings
• Water does not cease even in drought conditions
• Hot water supplied by 32 gallon LP hot water heater
• Whole building exhaust fan system

First Floor of Barn/Kennel

• 15 individual runs with in/out access. l1 regular size and 4 small for toy breeds or puppies. Fully shelved and countertop kitchen area with food storage bins and refrigerator
• 2 posts in kennel walkway have water access
• Wrap-around graduated covered area from rear exit gives outside access to all kennels for easy cleaning. This area is covered from the elements. Room for 10 more kennel runs if expansion is desired
• 3 Additional rooms in rear for utility wash sink, hot water heater, storage, pumps, laundry area and either an animal isolation area or can be used as a cattery
• Has a full-service grooming room with hot & cold filtered water, 2 full size tubs: One raised and one lowered for giant breeds. Also has blow dryers, drying cages, crates and 2 grooming tables. Has an established clientele
• The office and main entrance are here as well. The office is 12' x 16' with file cabinets, full electric, its own LP heat, linoleum floor and 2-line intercom system

Second Floor of Barn/Kennel

• Gain entry from a 12' x 12' wood deck
• 20' x 40' insulated, heated, training area with shelving

Third Floor of Barn/Kennel

• 10' x 10' swing & slide door
• Concrete formed and hard packed driveway
• Workshop area with shelving, electric and lighting

Small Kennel (Original Renovated Calving Barn)

• 13 'x 30' wood kennel building
• 2 entrances
• Insulated wood flooring with linoleum finish
• Hot LP heat
• 6 kennels with in/out access & individual doors: 4 giant breed with swing doors; 2 standard
• All outside portions of runs are covered
• Each run has a corresponding wall cabinet for storage
• Vanity with stove inset
• "No Freeze" water hydrant

Large 10 Run Kennel

• 20' W x 46' L
• LP radiant heat in flooring
• Whole building has fresh air exhaust
• Counter work area with shelving
• All 10 runs have in/out access with individual doors
• 5 large; 5 standard
• All outside portions of runs are covered
• Full lighting and electric
• Heat closet with a hot water heater
• "No Freeze" hydrant

Nursery Kennel

• Located on opposite side of the house—away from kennel and grooming area to avoid contamination or illness to newborn puppies
• 16' W x 23' L
• 4 runs with in/out access and individual doors
• Outside portion is covered
• LP hot water radiant heated flooring
• Raised work counter with cabinet for whelping supplies
• "No freeze" water hydrant
• Video monitor. 3 separate cameras connected to the house receiving monitor screen
• 8' x 10' storage shed with double doors to store all puppy and birthing supplies

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South Carolina Low Country Horse Farm near Hilton Head

Price reduced by $190,000!

What a pretty little farm.  5 usable acres, two fenced pastures, really nice barn and contractor-occupied home.

The farm is in Agricultural Zoning and usable for a commercial venture; kennel legal.

Home is one story, with an expandable attic (rooms may be added), 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and nice open floor plan.  The kitchen boasts granite counter tops, solid wood cabinets, and travertine/granite floors (very nice - same as in the dining room). Beautiful dining room with octagonal coffer-style ceiling. Real masonry fireplace in the adjacent living room.  Extra large laundry room and a comfortable screened porch complete the package. Big front porch overlooks the front pasture and is shaded by very large live oaks, which add the real low country feel.

Barn is wonderful.  Four 12 x 12 stalls, with bead board fronts, and sliding doors. Large and light hay loft.  Front portion can be used as a garage—large enough to hold a pool table and vehicle, which it currently does.

In the back is another septic, power pole, and water connection.  The pool is very nice, well-built, with a gorgeous pergola and palm trees. Very relaxing. Land is totally flat, rectangular, and located one turn off a main highway.  Private yet very accessible.  Near Hilton Head with its many golf and tennis clubs.  Wonderful place for a retirement business, or a family with animals.

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Beautiful Home on 10 Acres w/ 42 Run Kennel in Oklahoma

Jan 2010: Reduced by over $59,000 to 299,900!

Gorgeous 2-story home built in 2008 on 10 acres with a 42 run dog kennel, garage/shop, barn, puppy nursery with attached efficiency apartment, horse barn and office building. The home layout is great for a large family and/or entertaining with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths downstairs and one bedroom, one bath and a large game room with kitchenette upstairs. The house has beautiful ceramic tile throughout and has a lovely spacious kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops and built in stainless appliances. The large master bath has a Jacuzzi and walk in shower. There are separate central heat/air units for both floors. The home also has a large wrap-around porch.

The main kennel building has 3 sections. The first being a work area with a washer/dryer, sink and cabinets, and lots of room for supplies. The second area has 8 runs, which has concrete block walls in both the inside and outside runs. The third section has 34 runs, separated by heavy gage fencing on the inside and concrete blocks on the outside runs. There is a central heat and air unit as well as a wood burning stove. There is also an attic fan for additional circulation. All runs have concrete wash downs.

A large barn houses the puppy nursery and efficiency apartment. The puppy nursery has 10 whelping pens and 12 permanent puppy cages. There are also three 2-tier portable puppy cages. The puppy nursery has a bathing tub, a sink and cabinets, a window air conditioner, and concrete wash downs. The efficiency apartment has a door into the puppy nursery, a bathroom, cabinets and a sink, and sleeping area.

There is also a very nice garage/shop with concrete floor and electricity—including a 220 outlet, a small office building with a bathroom, a livestock barn with two stalls, a fenced corral, and two loafing sheds. The entry has an electric gate. The entire drive is asphalt. Most of the fencing there is an attractive pipe fend. Located on the property near the kennel is a great storm shelter. There is also a pond for fishing.

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4 BR 6 Acre Estate-Like Setting for PUBLIC or PRIVATE KENNEL or HORSES

Gorgeous 3,150 sq. ft. Rock Home. This 2 story home is loaded with 'OLDE' World Charm, with all the updates.

You'll love the hardwood floors and trim throughout, arched doorways, and large open-island kitchen. The family room boasts ceramic tile. Nooks and crannies, as well as large open spaces, with wonderful natural light. Wake up under a green canopy of old mature woods with a 'New England Farmstead' feel, and enjoy this park-like setting. A must for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, or in need of a sanctuary for themselves and their pets.

A beautiful stone entry with arched windows and window-paned doors welcome all who enter. One bedroom and bath downstairs. The formal living room, with fireplace, has a built in library and huge paned windows. Formal dinning, country kitchen with island, utility room, furnace room, other storage rooms, and the ceramic tile family room (or dog, or garden room) with patio doors to deck and windows on 3 sides (16.5 x 20).

The upstairs master bedroom (l6.5 x 20) has countryside views of the whole property, shaded by massive trees: walnut, maple and pine—on 3 sides of windows. You'll think you're in heaven when you awaken. Large master bath has 2 stylish sinks. Two more large bedrooms, a sweet guest bedroom with dormers, an office-bedroom combo, and storage areas share the upstairs.

Grooming salon business is started in the block building, which has two other rooms suitable for cattery. The large attached old-fashioned Milk Barn, plus hay loft area, has large open spaces. The entire barn—block and beam area is in finished concrete floors, sloped with drains and suitable for washdown; could be finished out for 13 kennel runs. There are 2 separate buildings currently being used for owners' personal large breed show dogs. Each has attached 120 x 150 (building one) 50 x 150; 65 x 80 (building two) play yards. Building One is completely under shade, and is 20 x 20 divided into two 10 x 20 indoor runs and two 20 x 20 outdoor runs. These are arranged to be divided and would make four 10 x 30 I/O runs. Building Two is l4 x 24, air-conditioned and heated. It has two 10 x 5 indoor / l0 x 20 outdoor runs; two 7 x 5 indoor / 7 x 20 outdoor runs; two 5 x 5 indoor / 5 x 20 outdoor runs. The two larger runs could be divided, for a total of 8 runs.The backyard, which attaches to the large barn, is a totally fenced play yard of about 80 x 80. Attached to the barn is a 32 x l0 indoor / 32 x l6 outdoor run . A total of 9 to13 runs are in place, and a total of 4 giant play yards.

Three large open areas suitable for 40 x 60 or 40 x 80 foot buildings, plus play yards, would turn this into a 5 star pet resort, training facility, or horse farm. Also, a nicely totally wooded area suitable for a nature trail, and a pond at which the deer and turkeys and wildlife congregate. There are fruit trees—apple, and all the succulent pears you can consume and giveaway. Walnuts galore to collect and sell, if you wish. This property is located in a dog friendly county. Zoned agricultural, with no restrictions, with a pet care business license and business phone already in place. Peaceful shady setting. Close to major city...15 to 20 minutes from any city location. A wonderful opportunity for someone who wants a prime location for a pet care, horse care, training, or show / breeding facility—or . . . you name it! Located 8 minutes out on interstate I-44 from a major city, and 2.5 miles off the exit to a road that ends at the front door, in a circle drive.

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Live and Work in Southwest Adobe Style

The house is a hybrid: 1500 square feet is standard home construction with stucco exterior, with the remaining 1200 sq/ft authentic adobe.

The entire 1200 sq/ft constitutes the master bedroom and bathroom. The Ceiling consists of hand-peeled logs with round cedar latillas set on a herring bone pattern. The closet is 26’ long and 5’3” wide (huge). It also has it’s own rumford fireplace. The bathroom has a shower that is over 70 sq/ft, an antique bathtub (separate from the shower), twin sinks, and custom southwest cabinets and doors.

The non-adobe part of the home is standard construction with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, and a recently remodeled bathroom in southwest design. The entire older part of the house (the non-adobe part) has been rewired by an electrical contractor, and there is a new 5 ton heat pump (cost 6k). The kitchen needs some work, as does part of the roof, but the house has tremendous potential.

With minimal investment, you could have substantial equity almost immediately, based on current market rates for the area.

The yard is truly nice. There are numerous large, mature pine trees in the yard, some of which are over 45 – 50’ tall. The Bermuda grass is robust and thick. Other trees include pecan, mulberry, and Chitalpa desert willow.

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Scale Down to a Modest Farm in the North Carolina Thermal Belt

Whether you have animals, or just want a little space around you, this is a great opportunity to own a nice little house and farm and keep your costs down. This place is absolutely perfect for those who are either in the entry level market, or are wanting to downsize without giving up comfort or privacy.

This house/farm is located in the NC thermal belt, between Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville SC—all of which are about an hour away. Since it is less than 5 minutes from the freeway, it's a snap to get to town, or the airport. It is about a mile from what is probably the best Charter School in NC, and one of the best in the Nation: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. TJCA offers K-12 in 3 campuses. Families move from all over the country to send their children to school there.

There is no kennel in place, but there are a number of interesting facts. The barn could be converted (more on the barn below), there is no limit placed on the number of animals in this county, and there is no zoning is this county. Therefore, one could have either a hobby or commercial kennel here. The location is particularly well suited for a boarding kennel, since it is very close to the freeway that everyone has to take to get to the airport, so drop-off would be convenient, and there are no boarding kennels in this part of the county.

The house is modest in size - approximately 1500 s. ft., and is very well constructed and comfortable. Dual-pane windows, modern electrical system, nice modern kitchen, newer roof. Floor coverings are carpet (bedrooms), hardwood, and ceramic tile. Digital entries, heat/air, nice deck, fireplace, recessed lighting, etc. All appliances are included (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, built-in microwave, washer & Dryer). Built-in barbeque next to the rear deck.

Barn has two 10' x 10' stalls on one side, and tack room on the other side. Full loft upstairs. Very well constructed, and is in great shape. There is both water and electricity to the barn.

The property has a generous front yard, which is lined on either side w/ tall evergreens for privacy. The back yard (about 1/2 acre) is completely fenced with chain-link. Pasture (about 5 acres) is barbed-wire fenced. Gates provide access from/to all sections of the property.

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