Outback Gallery FOR SALE
6.5 acres of freehold property with 30-year Art Business FOR SALE as a going concern, includes 1 residence, 1 Studio building, two 200 sqm insulated and airconditioned galleries (About 1000 sqm under roof), all photographic and other equipment and furniture, ride on lawn mower, swim spa and all artworks as agreed on. All for sale on a WIWO basis, just 10 minutes from Alice Springs or the airport—a great lifestyle opportunity in Central Australia – view www.boomerangart.com.au
Reason for Sale
I am 83 and some Health issues.
Live in a dynamic artist community with global visitors and ample potential to expand our 30-year business. The property features low-cost maintenance, including septic tanks eliminating sewage costs, industrial size solar panels to power air conditioners, rainwater tanks, low Council rates and no Body Corporate expenses.
I continue to operate the Gallery to the last day of a takeover since the council established street signs to our place, and we continue with improvements, including advertisements via brochure distribution and ads in tourist brochures.
Inclusions in Detail:
Property:
6.5 acre fenced freehold property with about 1000 sqm under roof, with 2 main buildings and two large sheds with remote control, automatic electrical entry gate and entry sensor, industrial size Solar panels, Desert Garden with raised vegetable beds,13 Citrus trees, all garden tools including a new ride on lawn mower, with garden shed and security fencing, 6 large rainwater tanks, two septic tanks and town water installed across the property. Wi-Fi and Star link are connected plus a new 4.5-meter swim spa, suitable for daily swimming and hydro massage, which has been installed in a secure, covered area for year-round use.
Artworks
Our website and properties feature numerous paintings collected over the last 30 years. They are listed and pending negotiations more or less are included in a handover together with Certificates of Authenticity, including works by artists like Kathleen Petyarre, Michael Nelson, Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, Kudditji, Makinti, Lilly Kelly, Gloria Petyarre, Barbara Weir, Mitjili Napurrula, and others. All artworks are in like-new condition, stored for years without display or consignment elsewhere. Paintings created in our studio include a Boomerang Art Gallery Certificate of Authenticity; works acquired from Aboriginal Community Art Centers come with certificates from those centers.
Residence
Double brick, Italian tiles, high ceilings, evaporate air conditioner plus reverse cycle air conditioners and ceiling vans in all rooms, security screens
3 bedrooms
- main bedroom with ensuite, TV, Computer, clothing area, reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fan, plus double bed and additional cabinets
- 2 bedrooms with build ins and reverse cycle air conditioners and ceiling vans plus new beds each
toilette and bathroom separate for the 2 bedrooms with built in cabinets
- dining area with ceiling fans and evaporative air conditioner outlet and TV, 3 seater leather recliner lounge, separate cabinets with chairs, kitchen table with chairs
- lounge with wood oven, reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fans and TV plus 5 seater recliner lounge
- kitchen with fridge, gas oven and stove, dishwasher and built in cabinets and attached storage area
- laundry with built in cabinets, washing machine and dryer
- Outside has covered sitting areas with lighting and ceiling fans
All bedlinen with towels, all kitchen wares including coffee machines, glasses, cutlery, etc
Gallery 1
c 200 square metres, fully insulated, including the roof, covered outside painting area, 4 large reverse cycle new air conditioners, gallery lighting, picture hanging system
Gallery 2
c 200 square meters, fully insulated, including the roof, 3 large reverse cycle new air conditioners, gallery lighting and picture hanging system
Studio
Could be used as a self-contained separate residence, consisting of
- 1 high ceiling lounge with evaporative and reverse cycle air conditioning, kitchen area with fridge, coffee machines, gas oven and kitchen cabinets plus toilette and shower room and picture hanging system
- 1 bedroom with ensuite, reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fan, bed, plus lounge seater and cabinets as well as TV
- 1 office with reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fan, Computer, desks
- outside covered sitting area with fully fenced garden
- in front outside covered sitting area with 4.5 meter new swim spa from SPA World for year round daily swim and hydro massage
- attached fully insulated and airconditioned storage
This area is presently used as studio with stretcher bar cutting area and area to take photographs, artists to paint and stretching tables
Inclusions are Canon cameras and lighting and photographic equipment, Compressor and nailing guns for framing and stretching, saws to cut timber bars and working tables as well as cabinets for storage. Stretcher bars, paints and brushes, rolls of Belgian Linen and canvas for many hundreds of large and small paintings as well as our book library. Nothing to spend.
For over 30 years, our iconic Aboriginal gallery, only 10 Minutes from Alice Springs has been at the forefront of showcasing & selling Indigenous art, attracting collectors from Australia & across the globe. Alice Springs is home to many of today’s leading Aboriginal artists this business combines a rich legacy, direct artist connections & an extraordinary art collection built over decades.
What’s Included
* Extensive art collection featuring highly prized works by renowned artists, many now deceased & unavailable to other dealers.
* Fully operational gallery & studio designed to host artists, display works & engage visitors from across the world.
* Established reputation & client base built over 30 years, with international sales to,
- US
- Europe
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- & more
Authenticity assured, every painting sold includes a certificate of authenticity.
Online presence with a regularly updated website showcasing current works.
Opportunities for Growth
Expand wholesale trade to other galleries across Australia & overseas – a proven model previously used successfully by the current owner.
Increase marketing & digital engagement, including social media & video content, to tap into a growing global market.
Leverage direct artist relationships in Alice Springs for exclusive new works.
Your not just buying a business and freehold property on a large block, your acquiring a unique art collection of significant value, secure assets, & a platform with immense potential. The stock alone could support years of future sales without new acquisitions, while continuing to grow in value.
This opportunity is ideal for:
Art collectors or investors looking for a unique, appreciating asset
Galleries seeking a strategic acquisition with international appeal
Buyers passionate about Indigenous culture & looking for a lifestyle change in Alice Springs
The sale is offered with flexible purchasing options:
- Freehold property as seen and itemized above which includes Freehold Property, Business, all contents, materials, equipment, furniture etc. and about 30% of our art collection from $4,4 million (negotiable) or
- the full package
which includes not only all of above but in addition our Van Renault Traffic (25 000 km's) and our complete collection of about $10M art stock at a total price of
$6 million