- Central village centre trading location
- Just 10 minutes from Bideford town
- Same family ownership for over 100 years
- Extensive public areas, including public bar and 3 restaurant areas
- Car parking and beer garden
- Countryside views from both commercial and residential parts
- Owners of a 4-bedroom farmhouse adjoining
- Owners private garden and car parking
LOCATION
The village of Littleham is located 3 miles south of Bideford, which has access to the A39 and A386, West and East, respectively, approximately 2 miles either side, with the premises situated within the village centre, signposted just off the main road through the village.
Property and Construction
Parts of the property date back to the 19th century, when the premises was the Farmhouse for a local farm. In 1977, part of the property was converted to a public house, with additional rooms incorporated from the farmhouse over time to meet increased demand for business. Now the property provides extensive public bar and restaurant areas, with the completion of an extension in 2007. The original farmhouse building is of two-story construction under a pitched slate roof, with the public areas having increased in floor area by the extension, which is of single-story construction under a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the commercial parts is the original farmhouse, which provides four-bedroom family accommodation, private car parking and two private garden areas. Further outside space for the commercial parts includes private driveway, extensive car parking for circa 40 vehicles and beer garden.
THE PROPOSAL
Our clients are inviting offers for freehold interest.
THE BUSINESS
The business has been operated by the same husband-and-wife partnership in the family for the past 18 years, with additional staff employed depending on the time of year. Current operating hours are Monday–Tuesday evenings only, Wednesday–Sunday lunchtime and evenings. 2020 and 2022 yearends provided turnovers of between £265,000 and £290,000, with our clients having lived out of the business. During their tenure, the owners have invested capital in the building, including, among other things, rewiring in 2004 and the construction of an extension in 2007. Business is assisted by various teams that utilise the venue, including skittles, euchre, and darts, as well as regular events including quiz nights, music nights, and seasonal events. Further accounting information will be made available to those who have viewed the property.
THE STOCK
Any current stock to be purchased at valuation upon completion.
LICENCE
The property is sold with the benefit of a Premises license.
THE INVENTORY
The property is sold with an inventory of trade fixtures, fittings and equipment.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Please contact the agents for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report.
THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)
GROUND FLOOR
Veranda entrance with double-glazed doors
RESTAURANT
20`1 x 18`7 (6.40 m x 5.65 m) Table and chair seating providing covers for circa 25, double glazing, well-mounted TV, carpet, quiz machine, fruit machine, and an electric wall heater
PUBLIC BAR
36`11 x 13`5 (11.25 m x 4.10 m) Sofa seating, further covers for circa 8, electric heating, darts board, return bar servery with media player, assorted beer fonts, non-slip flooring, glass washer, stainless steel single drainer sink, ice machine, 2 x double chillers, wine chiller, till, and optics rack
LOUNGE BAR
17`2 x 14`7 (5.25 m x 4.45 m) Return bar servery from public bar, covers for circa 16 / 18, fireplace with slate hearth, exposed brickwork surround, electric fire, carpet, second entrance with porch off
Restaurant/Dining Room
17`6 x 13`11 (5.35 m x 4.25) Table and chair seating provides 20 covers, carpet, double glazing, and electric heating
SIDE HALLWAY / SERVICE CORRIDOR providing access to:-
LADIES TOILETS
Non-slip flooring, pvc wall cladding, 2 wash hand basins, and 2 low-level WC.’s
DISABLED TOILET
Non-slip flooring, pvc wall cladding, changing table, wash hand basin, low-level WC., grab rail
GENTS TOILET
Non-slip flooring, pvc wall cladding, 2 urinals, 1 low-level toilet, and 2 wash hand basins
STOREROOM
KITCHEN
Water tank, non-slip flooring, stainless steel double sink unit, dishwasher, stainless steel shelving, ratioal oven, double deep fat fryer, extractor system, 4 x fridges, 2 x microwaves, 6 burner gas oven, hot cupboard, double grill, wash hand basin, adjoining pantry with shelving and adjoining freezer store with 4 x freezers
CELLAR
Flagstone flooring, assorted pumps, lines and cooling equipment
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Porch entrance leading to hallway with carpet, night storage heater
LOUNGE
15`1 x 13`10 (4.60 m x 4.20 m) View over front garden, carpet, recessed bookcase, and gas fire
SECOND KITCHEN
Base units, worktops, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel single drainer sink, vinyl flooring
Kitchen/Dining Room
22`0 x 10`6 (6.70 m x 3.20 m) Eye and base units, vinyl flooring, AGA range cooker, double glazing
UTILITY ROOM
Eye and base units, stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, double-glazed side entrance and covered washing area
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
14`10 x 15`5 (4.50 m x 4.70 m) Countryside views, double glazing, wash-hand basin, carpet
BEDROOM 2
11`5 x 10`9 (3.50 m x 3.25 m) Countryside views, double glazing, wash hand basin
BEDROOM 3
10`8 x 9`4 (3.25 m x 2.85 m) Carpet, double glazing, countryside views
BEDROOM 4
14`9 x 10`10 (4.50 m x 3.30 m) Countryside views, carpet, double glazing, wash hand basin
Three-Piece Bathroom
Bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, low-level WC.
OUTSIDE
Private area: There are two private garden areas, one to the front of the farmhouse and the other to the side, with a private parking area for two vehicles adjoining. Commercial parts: a private driveway leading to extensive car parking with space for approximately 40 vehicles. To the front of the premises is a veranda and beer garden, laid to lawn, both of which have countryside views.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
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PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
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