1 Isis Farmhouse Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4EL Tenure - Freehold & Contents. Leasehold Disposal Would Be Considered Guide Price - 1,000,000 Leisure Property Specialists
2 Summary River Isis (Thames) frontage Excellent riverside garden Sales circa 480,000 net Further trade potential - opens only 3-4 days per week Good function/wedding trade 4 bed private accommodation Unique & well known public house close to Oxford city centre
3 Location The Isis Farmhouse is situated in a unique location on a large island in the River Thames within the Oxford ringroad, about a mile south of Oxford city centre. The property fronts the River Isis and all visitors arrive on foot, bicycle or by boat. There is vehicular access for deliveries and the owner. The University s bumping races take place directly in front of the property, over eight days each year, and the river and towpath are recreationally very active throughout the year, with walkers, runners, canoeists and rowers. The Isis Farmhouse is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Iffley Meadows, which are a Site of Special Scientific Interest, largely for its spectacular spring show of the Snakeshead Fritillary. Iffley Lock is situated just to the south of the Isis Farmhouse, and allows access to and from the historic village of Iffley, with its walled streets and historic Norman church. Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. License number 1000047722.
4 Trade Our clients currently choose to open the premises only on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during May-September, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday during October- April. Even with these very limited trading times, the accounts for the years ending 31st March 2014, 2015 and 2016 show net turnover figures of 487,000, 470,000 and 478,000. In addition to the trade based in the garden and bar/restaurant, the Isis Farmhouse caters for a large range of functions/weddings with a converted barn to the rear which benefits from its own garden area. The trading information has been provided by the vendor and has been reproduced by Fleurets in good faith. Neither Fleurets nor the vendor will give any assurance or warranty so far as the trade is concerned. Description The Isis Farmhouse is positioned on a three acre site with large gardens fronting the river. Externally the gardens to the front enable river viewing and have 70+ picnicbench-style tables, to the rear there are further gardens which can host private events whilst the public are enjoying the front garden. The main property is constructed on ground and first floors with rendered elevations under a pitched tile roof, and provides a main bar restaurant, function room and private accommodation. As you probably appreciate an inspection of the site and accommodation is essential to get a full understanding as to how this business operates. Accommodation Ground Floor: The main building provides: Farmhouse bar restaurant, circa 50 covers, with central bar servery Trade kitchen, wash up room, fridge room, beer store Customer toilets. The first floor provides: 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are en suite. Former kitchen. WC. External: Outside kitchen/prep area. Shed/laundry The function barn can house 80 covers and has a small bar. The barn benefits from floor to ceiling sliding-folding windows overlooking the garden. In addition there is a disused room on the ground floor overlooking Iffley Meadow, offering potential for a conversion to a letting room with scope for additional mezzanine area Grounds/garden - circa 3 acres of grounds with a total of 90 metres river frontage. As well as the main garden to the front there is a function garden to the rear adjacent to the barn, and walks through attractive reed beds with willows. A public footpath/ towpath runs along the entire east of the property, fronting the River Isis. Rear store/log store.
5 Licence A premises licence prevails, the main licensable activities being: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises: Monday: Sunday: 6.00am - 1.30am Live music: Monday: Friday: 7.00pm - 12midnight Saturday: 12noon - 12midnight Sunday: 12noon - 7.00pm Recorded music: Monday - Sunday: 7.00pm - 12midnight Late night refreshment: Monday - Sunday: 11.00pm - 1.30am Services We are advised that the premises are connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage to Klargester Biodisc self contained sewage treatment plant, discharging treated water to the river. Planning & Development The premises are not Listed and are not part of the Iffley Village Conservation Area. A small part of the grounds (circa 10%) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The premises lie within the Oxford Green Belt. VAT All prices quoted and offers made shall be deemed to be exclusive of VAT and VAT will be added where applicable. In most cases VAT is reclaimable. Prospective purchasers should consult their accountant for professional advice in this respect.
6 Tenure We are advised the premises are held freehold and benefit from mooring rights and an easement confirming the access route. (Offers for a leasehold disposal would be considered.) Our client owns the adjacent Isis Boathouse, with ground floor boat storage and first floor residential planning permission, which they are willing to sell by separate negotiations. Site Area Site Area approximately 1.463 hectares (3.616 acres). This site area has been scaled from plans and is only to be used as an indicative guide to the size of the unit. Viewing Strictly by appointment only via Fleurets West & South Wales Office on 0117 923 8090. Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. License number 1000047722.
7 Typical Rustic Interior The Front Garden The Function Barn
8 River Isis (Thames) The Gardens
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