Established Iconic Freehouse In Winchelsea For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

The Queen's Head is one of East Sussex’s best-known public houses. It sits within the picturesque village of Icklesham, on the busy A259 Hastings to Rye Road. The village is set in an area of largely untouched countryside, close to a number of tourist attractions, including Hastings, Winchelsea Beach, Camber Sands, and the historic citadel town of Rye.

Queens Head is one of the region’s most iconic public houses and is highly visible, being perched on a high point overlooking Brede Valley. This fine Grade II listed property is understood to have been built in 1632 as two dwellings, later converted into a public house in 1831. The property retains a wealth of original character and charm, which acts as a fantastic draw for customers.

Premises Details:

TRADE AREAS
The Queens Head benefits from five internal trade areas, all of which are presented in a traditional yet quirky manner. In total the property provides 70 covers configured as follows:-

- BAR: With log burner, vaulted ceiling and seating for 18.
- LOWER DINING AREA: Seating for 12.
- RESTAURANT: With Inglenook fireplace and seating for 18.
- BAR: With tiled flooring and Inglenook log fireplace. Seating for 10 plus 4 sat at the bar.
- SNUG RESTAURANT: Seating for 26.

The property is serviced by TWO GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS and a LADIES TOILET.

To the rear of the property there is a sizeable and well equipped TRADE KITCHEN, fitted with two 4 burner range cookers, convection oven, one double deep fat fryer, table top deep fat fryer, two Salamanders, Merrychef oven, under counter fridges and walk-in fridge.

Furthermore there is an extensive storage area.

The property is serviced by a ground floor CELLAR.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first and second floor levels and accessed via a separate entrance to the side of the property, there is private owners accommodation, currently utilised by a staff member comprising:-
- OFFICE AND WC
- MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
- LIVING ROOM
- DINING ROOM
- BATHROOM
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS

EXTERNAL
To the front and rear of the property there is tarmac and gravelled CAR PARKING for 60-65 vehicles. Offset there is a pétanque pitch.

To the side of the property is the Queens Head unique selling point, a TRADE PATIO AND GARDEN providing seating for in excess of 100 customers with stunning views across the surrounding countryside and coastline.