FOR SALE THE FLINTLOCK, HONITON Stunning country pub in the Blackdown Hills Traditional trading areas and excellent 4 bedroom flat Net sales in excess of 300,000 pa Large trade garden Stone barn with potential for conversion Lovely village location just off the A303 CONTACT US Viewing is strictly by appointment through Colliers. Ed Jefferson BSc (Hons) MRICS Hotels Agency 0117 917 2011 Ed.Jefferson@colliers.com www.colliers.com/uk/hotels Offers in the region of 525,000 Freehold
INTRODUCTION The Flintlock Inn is a delightful country pub in the picturesque Blackdown Hills originally a traditional roadside public house the property has been sympathetically maintained and furnished to focus on the catering trade. The property has traditional trading areas with open fires and a large trade garden. There is scope to expand the business by converting a stone barn to the rear into letting rooms. Our clients have owned and operated the property for over 23 years and they now wish to pursue their retirement plans. LOCATION The village of Marsh is near the Somerset/Devon border and is set in beautiful rolling farmland and wooded hills & valleys. Although the setting is perfectly rural it is not far from Taunton, Yeovil or Exeter and the A303 passes right by making getting here very easy from all the towns and villages in between. The Blackdown Hills has been a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1991, attracting numerous tourists as well as being a highly desirable location in which to live and work. THE PROPERTY Ground Floor Large part glazed entrance vestibule leading into the main bar and primary dining area. This area can accommodate up to 40 covers in a comfortable dining environment centered around the wood burner and the bar. This leads on into the main restaurant which provides a further 40 covers in a smart dining environment that can easily be arranged to cater for functions if required. The rooms have many period features including exposed beams. Ladies & gentlemen s customer toilets. Service areas Large well equipped catering kitchen with prep/wash up area, on level keg cellar. Outside Large stone barn with historic planning consent for conversion to three letting rooms. Although this planning consent has now lapsed our clients are of the opinion that permission will easily be granted for conversion of the barn. New purchasers may wish to consider living in the barn conversion and converting the flat above the pub into letting rooms, subject to the necessary consents. Large lawned trade garden with picnic tables & parasols. Tarmacadam car park with space for approximately 30 cars. First Floor Private flat comprising 4 double bedrooms, large living room, excellent kitchen with breakfast bar & dining space, family bathroom comprising WC, pedestal sink, bath & cubicle shower. Separate double bedroom with pedestal sink which is ideal as staff accommodation.
SERVICES Mains electricity & water, septic tank drainage LPG tank gas for central heating & cooking. LICENSES We are informed a premises license is held. THE BUSINESS The accounts to the year ended 31st March 2018 show net sales of 305,894 a gross profit of 65% is consistently targeted and achieved. Sales are split 28% wet & 72% dry. Further accounting information will be available upon request, after a formal viewing, with the owner s permission. PRICE 525,000 is sought for the freehold property complete with goodwill and trade contents (subject to inventory), but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation in addition. FINANCE Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved. TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors agents who are acting with sole selling rights. DIRECTIONS The village of Marsh is just off the A303, Chard 5 miles, Ilminster 8 miles, Taunton 11.7 miles, Yeovil 22.6 miles.
FURTHER INFORMATION For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact: Ed Jefferson Tel: 0117 917 2011 Email: Ed.Jefferson@colliers.com Disclaimer Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers, Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person employed or engaged by Colliers International has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. JAN 18. Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Consultants Limited. Company registered in England & Wales no. 7996509.. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA. www.colliers.com/uk/hotels