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SOMERSET – LUCRATIVE LANDMARK FREEHOUSE WITH 9 LETTING ROOMS
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6NA
Asking Price
£995,000
Tenure
Freehold
Description
Freehold – £995,000 – To include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
There is the possibility that the adjoining orchard may be available to rent from the neighbour, which may have potential for eco lodges (STPP). This is subject to a separate negotiation with the neighbour after purchase, and not included within the sale of the Natterjack Inn.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Location & Situation
TRADE AREAS
Front entrance into character LOUNGE BAR featuring a central, panel fronted, polished top bar servery with a light wood back bar dresser. The lounge bar is presented with a mix of wooden floorboards and quarry tile flooring, ceiling timbers, exposed stone walls, wall panelling and a large, feature fireplace with log burning stove. It is furnished with country style tables, chairs and bar stools to seat approximately 35 customers. BOTTLE STORE.
Beyond is the LOWER RESTAURANT of similar character to the lounge bar with parquet floor, wooden floorboards and exposed stone walls. This trade space can seat approximately 36 customers.
A side entrance off the TRADE TERRACE leads to an interconnecting hallway with Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s TOILETS offset and lounge bar beyond.
Behind the bar servery is the PREPARATION KITCHEN with a WASHUP AREA with tiled floor, hygienic wall cladding and stainless steel worktops. Beyond is the CATERING KITCHEN which is fitted with tile flooring, hygienic wall cladding, a range of stainless steel equipment, a stainless steel extraction canopy and stainless steel worktops. Refrigerated BEER STORE.
OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor with internal access and private access via an external staircase to the side of the building. Comprising three DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one with a built-in wardrobe. Two DOUBLE BEDROOMS with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS. One DOUBLE BEDROOM currently used as an OFFICE. FAMILY BATHROOM. A DOMESTIC KITCHEN with breakfast bar, sitting room and spacious, interconnecting hallway with dining area. DRESSING ROOM/ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE. LOFT STORAGE which could be converted into another living space.
Agent’s notes:
The owner’s accommodation is laid out in a very flexible manner and could be easily reconfigured, depending upon the new owner’s requirements. Subject to planning permission, this spacious accommodation could also be partially converted to add additional en suite letting rooms.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
The letting accommodation is located in TWO OUTBUILDINGS: one known as the Old Cider House and the other as The Sidings. The letting rooms are all well appointed and furnished with stylish décor, tea/coffee making facilities and flat screen televisions.
The ground floor of the Old Cider House has ROOMS 1 and 2, each being a DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN SUITE BATHROOM. ROOM 5 is a TWIN ROOM with EN SUITE WET ROOM (ACCESSIBILITY ROOM). The first floor has ROOMS 3 and 4, both TWIN BEDROOMS with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS. BOILER ROOM. The Old Cider House was fully refurbished in 2012/2013.
The Sidings houses ROOMS 6 and 7: two self-contained cottages, each with a DOUBLE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER and a SHOWER ROOM. Each cottage can sleep 4 guests. ROOMS 8 and 9 are DOUBLE BEDROOMS with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS. Large STOREROOM and BOILER ROOM. The Sidings was fully refurbished in 2015/2016.
EXTERNAL
Well maintained, lawned BEER GARDEN with bench seating for over 60 customers. SIDE TERRACE, enclosed by metal railings, with slabbed flooring and bench seating for 25. Private owner’s garden, lawned with PATIO area and SUMMER HOUSE. Wraparound, landscaped GARDEN with a WOOD SHED next to the letting accommodation. LOG STORE and fenced-off area housing the LPG tank. Further outbuilding which comprises a DRY STORE with UTILITY SPACE and walk-in COLD ROOM. Tarmac and gravelled CAR PARK for 30-35 vehicles. Side CAR PARK for 6-8 vehicles (for use by staff /letting accommodation guests). BIN STORE.
Details
- Property Type
- Public House