Dorset Prominent Roadside Pub In Wareham For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Leasehold Type:

Existing

Lease Terms:

LEASEHOLD £60,000 to include goodwill and fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition. 

The Castle Inn is held on a 20 year full repairing and insuring lease from Punch Taverns which commenced in December 2006. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. Rent currently stands at £29,640 exclusive of VAT per annum, paid monthly in advance, subject to five yearly rent reviews with annual RPI adjustments. An incoming party will be required to provide a rental deposit to the Landlord in advance. The lease is of partial tie on beers, cider, ale and soft drinks; free-of-tie on wines and spirits.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.

Leasehold Rent:

£29,640 per annum

Location:

The Castle Inn is located on the A351 in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, a popular tourist destination situated at the base of Corfe Castle, an 11th century fortification of the same name which was built by William the Conqueror. The village is located in the Isle of Purbeck district of Dorset and has a population of around 1,400. The village and castle stand over a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage. The village lies around 6 miles southeast of Wareham and 4 miles northwest of Swanage.

There are many attractions within the area, with the Swanage Heritage Railway running from Norden through Corfe Castle to the seaside of Swanage. The town of Swanage is a desirable location, famous for its award-winning sandy beaches, and is located at the beginning of the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The town of Swanage has a population approaching 10,000.

The Castle Inn occupies a Grade II listed, detached property of Purbeck stone construction with a pitched stone slate roof.

Premises Details:

TRADE AREAS
GROUND FLOOR
Front entrance into MAIN BAR, a single bar that has bare stone walls and exposed ceiling beams. This trading space features two inglenook fireplaces (one not in use), flagstone flooring, tile topped bar servery and polished colonial furnishings to seat 36 customers.

CATERING KITCHEN with vinyl flooring and an extensive range of stainless steel equipment with extraction system. DRY STORE. Refrigerated BEER STORE.

LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS (one with an en suite shower room). FAMILY BATHROOM. GALLEY KITCHEN.

SECOND FLOOR
LARGE SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM.

EXTERNAL
Forecourt SEATING for 30 customers. Tarmacadam CAR PARK for 12 vehicles.

Sheltered REAR PATIO with electric heaters and bench seating for 16 customers. SERVICE YARD with outbuilding comprising UTILITY and DRY STORE. Additional outbuildings utilised for storage. Beyond is a lawned REAR GARDEN with bench seating for over 100 and bespoke, castle shaped children’s climbing apparatus.