For Sale by Private Treaty The Hawkestone Arms, 97 New Street, Wem. SY4 5AF Attractive public house within good quality residential area. Good catchment including Wem town centre within ¼ mile. Easily operated single trading area with three bedroom living accommodation. Opportunity to build on existing trade. Would convert to single house or flat development. Freehold Offers are invited in excess of at 125,000 subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Particulars updated June 2015
Location The Hawkestone Arms lies on New Street at its junction with Pyms Road approximately ¼ mile from Wem town centre in a very pleasant well populated residential area. General Information Tenure The property is held freehold and is available with the benefit of vacant possession. There are a range of traditional cottages, terraces and larger semi detached houses in the immediate area, together with a new residential estate under construction within ¼ mile. Description The property comprises a detached two storey mainly rendered brick building beneath pitched slated roofs together with single storey brick extensions to the rear to the Pyms Road frontage. Outside there is a brick paved beer patio with smoking shelter Accommodation Ground Floor Internally, the property is arranged at ground floor level to comprise a public bar which is carpeted, comprises upholstered perimeter fixed seating and timber topped and panelled servery. In addition, there is also a dart throw area and the main seating area includes a feature fireplace. In total, there is seating for some 25 customers. To the rear of the servery leading up from the public bar, is the games area. A service corridor leads to the gentlemen's customer lavatories, 1 wc, 2 pod urinals, 1 wash hand basin, tiled floor and half tiled walls, ladies customer lavatories 2 wc's, 1 wash hand basin with vanity, tiled floor and half tiled walls and also the surface beer cellar with double delivery doors to the side yard. First Floor The living accommodation is arranged at first floor level comprising domestic kitchen with fitted base and eye level units, one stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink unit with lino floor, bathroom comprising wc, wash hand basin and shower, lounge, carpeted with rads and fire place, three bedrooms, two doubles, one single and boiler room. Basement Within the basement, there is two brick vaulted storage areas. Fixtures and Fittings The Vendors are not including any items of furniture, equipment, trade fixtures or fittings, and any that are left post completion are not warranted for their suitability, safety, or ownership Services We are informed that all mains services are connected to the property. Licences We are informed that the property holds the benefit of a Premises Licence. Town & Country Planning We are informed by Shropshire Council Planning Department that the property is a Grade II Listed Building and is in a Conservation Area. Rating Assessment We are informed by the VOA website and Shropshire Council website that the property is assessed for rating purposes as follows:- Rateable Value - 6,000 General Rates Payable - 2,880 Council Tax Band A Council Tax Payable 1,059.08 EPC An EPC is available for interested parties to inspect upon application. Asking Price Freehold Offers at 125,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Further Information All interested parties are requested to contact Matthew Phillips for further information or to arrange viewings for the property. Conditions relating to these particulars (Misrepresentation Act 1967) The Agents for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of the property(ies) confirm that:- a) The sales particulars are produced for the guidance of interested parties and do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. b) Although believed to be correct, the accuracy of all descriptions and details given within the particulars is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon by intending purchasers or lessees who should satisfy themselves by inspections and enquiries as to their correctness. c) The Agents do not have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the properties or businesses to which these sales particulars relate. VAT & Conversion of a Commercial Building to a Residential Dwelling As of June 1 2008 VAT law has changed. If it is the intention of the purchaser to convert this building to a dwelling they must complete, prior to exchange of contracts, the HMRC form: Certificate to disapply the option to tax: Buildings to be converted into dwellings etc. The HMRC suggests all parties completing this certificate read: Notice 742A Opting to tax land and buildings. A copy can be found at www.hmrc.gov.uk.
Appendix 1 Photographs Front Elevation Side Elevation
Rear Elevation Patio Area
Public Bar Bar Area
Appendix 2 Energy Performance Certificate