Established Country Inn In Hereford For Sale

Property Information

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The Butchers Arms is an iconic 17th century Grade II listed Herefordshire black and white country inn that has been renowned as a 'go-to' destination dining venue within the county for many years. It is also established as a village pub servicing not only the immediate village of Woolhope but a number of nearby villages and hamlets. The property itself has an abundance of character, having a part black and white timber facade with many ‘olde worlde’ features throughout the interior. It offers three well-planned and easy-to-operate trading areas, along with an extensive catering kitchen and a large three-bedroom flat. One of its key features is the outstanding cottage-style garden, which is extremely popular during the summer months. It also enjoys the ease of a large car park and service areas.

The village of Woolhope is nestled within the beautiful East Herefordshire countryside on the edge of the Haugh Woods, which is a 350-hectare mixed woodland designated site of special scientific interest. The village is an exceptionally popular residential location, being close to a number of other sought-after villages, including Fownhope, Mordiford, and Brockhampton, to name but a few. It enjoys excellent access being approximately 8 miles equidistant between the city of Hereford and the sought-after market downs of Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. It is also close to the M50 motorway, which can be reached at Ledbury or Ross-on-Wye, and within 16 miles of the Malvern Hills National Landscape.

Premises Details:

TRADE AREAS
Two section LOUNGE BAR and RESTAURANT of immense character having seating for 60. The character of the property is ingrained in its heavily beamed ceiling and part exposed wood beamed walls. Two feature fireplaces with solid fuel burners. Part panelled walls and carpeted floors. The rooms are serviced by a wood panel fronted BAR COUNTER with return. A feature of this room are the two sets of bi-fold doors which open to the trade garden.

DINING ROOM features heavily beamed ceiling, carpeted floor and French doors to garden. Currently set up to seat 22.

LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.

Small STOREROOM leading to on level CELLAR.

Large CATERING KITCHEN with nonslip flooring, stainless steel extraction hood and a good selection of commercial catering effects and equipment. DRY STORE.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR: Large interconnecting two DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Two further DOUBLE BEDROOMS. WC. SHOWER ROOM. LARGE LOUNGE. Second SHOWER ROOM. KITCHEN with fitted units.

EXTERNAL
A feature of the property are the character cottage style GARDENS to the side and rear. The side garden has a selection of pub style bench seats, traditional picnic style seating and covered seating area for 90. Timber constructed bbq shack.

The rear garden is on stepped level with a selection of garden seating and pod style bench seats, some under cover for 34. In addition, there is a SECRET GARDEN having direct access from the private dining room being a lawned area with seating for 8.

Large tarmacadam CAR PARK with spaces for approximately 20-24 vehicles. This area also houses the LPG tank.

To the front is a draw on car park for 4 vehicles. To the side is the private enclosed YARD with a number of outbuildings. Outbuilding 1 is of block construction offering FREEZER STORE and WORKSHOP. Outbuilding 2 is of timber construction being used as a large WOOD SHED. Outbuilding 3 is a prefabricated walk-in CHILLER.

PLANNING:
Planning permission has been obtained to extend the public house and the conversion and extension to an outbuilding to form letting bedrooms. This can be found under application number P232135/F.