* Public House within expanding North Devon village
* For sale after 32 years in the same family ownership
* Character accommodation throughout including thatched roof, beamed ceilings, exposed stonework fireplaces
* Lounge bar, restaurant, pool room, skittle alley / function room
* Beer garden and car park
* Owners 3 bedroomed adjoining cottage with private garden area plus one bedroomed flat
* Recent refurbishment works including new owners kitchen, bathroom, redecoration, landscaping of owners private garden, compacting of thatch roof and replacement of ridge
* Meaningful turnover and net profit
Location and situation
The property is situated on the main arterial road through the village close to the village shop and primary school The Towns of Bideford and Great Torrington are both approximately 6 away. The village has approximately 900 residents although this is expected to grow in the coming years with planning permission already granted for a further 130 houses.
The property and construction
The 13th Century thatched property offers the type of character patrons hope to find from a village centre Public House, including beamed ceiling, exposed stonework, fireplaces, wood burners etc. Having a main lounge bar, 2 x restaurant areas, kitchen, pool room and skittle alley / function suite it is the private accommodation that offers considerable scope. The private areas are currently configured as a 3 bedroomed owners cottage adjoining the public house as well as an additional first floor one bedroomed flat, making the business suitable for dual family occupation, having live in staff, dependent relative etc. The main owners cottage had a new kitchen and bathroom fitted in Spring 2020, whilst the thatch roof was compacted and the roof ridge replaced at a similar time. There are outside areas for both the business and private accommodation, with 2 outside seating areas for the public house, one to the front and the other within the beer garden to the side of the property. To the rear of the owners cottage is a private garden area that was landscaped in Spring 2020. To the rear of the property is a car park which also has freezer storage, owners workshop and log store.
The proposal
Our clients are inviting offers for the Freehold interest.
The business
Having been within the same family ownership for the past 32 years, the business is owner operated by a husband and wife partnership, with one of the partnership front of house and the other operating the kitchen. In addition there is a pool of approximately 10 members of staff, dependent on the time of year. Operating hours are 5.30pm till close 7 days per week, with lunchtime opening Wednesday - Saturday noon - 3pm, Sunday noon - 4.00pm. Net turnover for the past three years has been in excess of £300,000 with 2019 yearend turnover being £315,000 with an estimated net profit of £75,000 / £80,000. It is estimated the wet dry split is approximately 55 : 45. The premises is host to a number of teams, 6 winter skittles teams, 1 x summer skittles team, 1 x darts team.
The stock
Any current stock to be purchased at valuation upon completion.
Licence
The property is sold with the benefit of a Premises Licence.
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
Main lounge bar
Entrance door, beamed ceiling, stonework fireplace with recessed wood burner, carpet, table and chair seating for 16, bar stool seating, stonework return bar servery with chiller, glass washer, stainless steel single drainer sink, assorted draft beer / cider pumps
Restaurant
Beamed ceiling, stonework fireplace with recessed wood burner, carpet, covers for 14, return bar servery from main lounge bar, doorway to:-
Second restaurant
Exposed stonework, fireplace, carpet, electric heating, covers for 18
Pool room
Pool table, carpet, darts board, fruit machine
Skittle alley / function suite
Skittle alley and ball return, wooden flooring
Commercial kitchen
Eye and base units, tiled flooring, 6 burner hob, Blue Seal Turbofan oven, extraction system, griddle, double deep fat fryer, 2 x fridges, microwave, water boiler, dishwasher
Utility room
Plumbing for washing machine
Ladies toilets
2 x low level w.c's, 2 x wash hand basins, non slip flooring, down lighters
Gents toilets
3 x urinals, low level w.c., wash hand basin, non slip flooring, down lighters
Disability friendly toilet
Cellar
Assorted cooling equipment, pumps, lines etc
Outside
To the front of the property is a paved area with picnic bench seating for approximately 24, with further outdoor seating within the side beer garden with is predominately laid to lawn with many established trees and shrubs. There is also a children's activity frame. To the rear of the property is a private car park, as well as freezer / fridge store, owners garage / workshop and log store.
Private accommodation
There are two entrances to the private accommodation, one from street level, providing a self contained entrance, the second from within the main building
Ground floor entrance from street level
Covered entrance porch
Dining room
17`8 x 11`6 (5.40m x 3.50m) Beamed ceiling, carpet, radiator heating
Lounge
17`5 x 11`6 (5.30m x 3.50m) Exposed stonework fireplace with feature former bread oven, wood burner, carpet, radiator heating
Kitchen - Fitted Spring 2020
13`9 x 10`2 (4.20m x 3.10m) Tiled floor, eye and base units, stainless steel single drainer sink, 4 burner gas oven, breakfast bar, beamed ceiling
4 Piece bathroom - Fitted Spring 2020
13`9 x 6`3 (4.20m x 1.90m)
First floor
Bedroom 1
15`5 x 9`6 (4.70m x 2.90m) Carpet, radiator heating, wardrobe
Bedroom 2
12`6 x 9`10 (3.80m x 3.00m) Carpet, radiator heating
Bedroom 3
12`6 x 9`6 (3.80m x 2.90m) Carpet, radiator heating, with potential to interlink to flat
Owners flat - first floor
Lounge
14`9 x 12`9 (4.50m x 3.90m) Carpet, radiator heating
Bedroom
12`2 x 9`10 (3.70m x 3.00m) Radiator heating, wardrobe
3 Piece bathroom
7`10 x 5`11 (2.40m x 1.80m)
Kitchen
10`10 x 9`6 (3.30m x 2.90m) Base units, sink unit and drainer
Outside
To the rear of the owner cottage is a private garden area that was landscaped in Spring 2020.
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.
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Property misdescriptions act 1993
1. All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact JD Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
