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Exceptional Freehold Country Pub With Owner’s Accommodation In Reading For Sale

Reading, Berkshire, UK
Asking Price:
£1,250,000
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

Freehold Country Pub

Reading, Berkshire

Exceptional Freehold Country Pub with Owner’s Accommodation

Offers in Excess of £1,250,000

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An Outstanding Lifestyle & Investment Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Berkshire’s charming freehold public houses, combining a successful hospitality business with an attractive residential element.

This character-filled destination pub has been carefully maintained and successfully owner-operated since 2021. Offering a welcoming atmosphere, spacious trading areas, an attractive beer garden, ample customer parking and generous owner’s accommodation, this is an outstanding opportunity for experienced operators, entrepreneurs or investors seeking a prestigious hospitality asset.

Situated in a desirable Berkshire location, the business enjoys a loyal local customer base, together with passing trade and visitors throughout the year.

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Property Highlights

  • Freehold public house
  • Offers in Excess of £1,250,000
  • Character property with excellent presentation
  • Spacious bar and customer seating
  • Fully equipped commercial kitchen
  • Attractive beer garden with outdoor seating
  • Private customer car park
  • Two-bedroom owner’s accommodation
  • Well-established and profitable business
  • Significant scope for future growth
  • Excellent online reputation
  • Turnkey opportunity with no major capital expenditure required

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Business Potential

The business offers numerous opportunities for further expansion, including:

  • Extended food service
  • Private functions and celebrations
  • Corporate events
  • Live entertainment
  • Seasonal events
  • Premium dining experiences
  • Enhanced digital marketing and local partnerships

This represents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to build upon an already established and respected business.

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Lifestyle

Owning this establishment offers far more than a business—it provides a unique lifestyle. The combination of a thriving hospitality venue and comfortable owner’s accommodation allows purchasers to enjoy the benefits of living and working in one of Berkshire’s most attractive settings.

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Included in the Sale

  • Freehold property
  • Goodwill
  • Fixtures and fittings
  • Commercial catering equipment
  • Bar equipment
  • Furniture
  • Customer seating
  • Beer garden facilities
  • Car parking
  • Owner’s accommodation

(Subject to contract and inventory.)

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Reason for Sale

The current owners are selling solely to pursue a new business venture after successfully operating the business since 2021.

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Viewings

Strictly by appointment only.

Confidential enquiries are welcomed from genuine purchasers.

Further information, financial details and additional photographs are available following initial enquiry.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

The property includes spacious private owner’s accommodation located above the business, comprising a well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment. The accommodation includes a comfortable living room, kitchen, bathroom and two good-sized bedrooms, providing convenient on-site living for owners or management.

The self-contained accommodation offers an excellent work-life balance and adds significant value to the overall business, making it ideal for owner-operators or those wishing to reduce living costs while managing the business. The accommodation is well maintained and ready for immediate occupation.

Location:

This Cottage occupies a highly visible freehold position in Reading, Berkshire, benefiting from excellent road frontage and easy access to surrounding residential communities. The business enjoys a strong mix of loyal local customers, passing trade and visitors to the area. With customer parking, an attractive beer garden and convenient transport links, the pub is well positioned as a popular destination for both food and drinks throughout the year. Its established reputation and desirable Berkshire location make it an outstanding opportunity for owner-operators, hospitality professionals and investors alike.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

The business offers excellent scope for further growth under new ownership. Opportunities include extending food service hours, introducing breakfast and weekday lunch offerings, increasing private functions and celebrations, hosting live entertainment and themed events, and developing seasonal promotions to attract additional trade.

There is also potential to strengthen the business’s digital presence through targeted social media marketing, online promotions and partnerships with local businesses and community groups. Expanding the drinks selection, introducing premium dining experiences and increasing corporate or private event bookings could further enhance revenue.

With an established reputation, loyal customer base and well-presented freehold premises, the business provides an excellent platform for a new owner to build upon its existing success while exploring new income streams.

Competition / Market:

The business occupies a substantial and well-maintained freehold property, presented to a high standard throughout. The premises comprise a welcoming public bar, comfortable customer seating areas, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, customer toilets, storage areas and ancillary service facilities.

Externally, the property benefits from an attractive beer garden providing ample outdoor seating, together with private customer parking. The premises are well suited to year-round trading and offer excellent flexibility for food service, events and private functions.

Included within the property is spacious private owner’s accommodation comprising a two-bedroom apartment, providing the convenience of living on-site or the potential for alternative use, subject to any necessary consents.

The property has been carefully maintained and is offered as a genuine turnkey opportunity, allowing a new owner to continue trading immediately while also benefiting from further potential to develop and enhance the business.

Years established:
45