Attractive Town Centre Pub with Prominent Roadside Position Well Appointed Ground Floor Trading Area with Restaurant Covers for 25 Timber Bar & Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen Sunny Patioed Beer Garden Spacious Owner's Accommodation with 3 Double Bedrooms (Potential to be Part Converted to Guest Letting Rooms) Well Established Business with Rewarding Profits Turnover 2017 192,488 ex VAT LOCATION The is situated in the centre of popular North Devon town of Bideford, on the Estuary of the River Torridge. The area has a good size local population that increases in the summer months with visitors to the area. The narrow town centre streets lead down to a treelined quay, which bustles the fishing vessels, targo and pleasure boats. Ball clay and wood are the principle exports loaded onto boats at Bideford. The town is a lively and popular place throughout the whole year, with many traditional yearly events including the Bideford Folk Festival, Bideford Regatta, Bideford Water Festival and Bideford Carnival. DESCRIPTION The is a substantial terraced property with rendered elevations under a slate roof. The spacious L shaped trading area is open plan and serviced by a well equipped commercial kitchen. Outside there is an attractive paved beer garden with wooden picnic benches. The owner's accommodation comprises a good sized three bedroom flat with lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. There is potential for part of this flat to be converted to letting rooms should the new owners wish. Ref No: 3131 330,000 Freehold
The accommodation comprises:- WOODEN FRONT DOOR To:- SMALL ENTRANCE PORCH Close door to:- MAIN TRADING AREA Restaurant covers for 25 on wooden tables and chairs with additional seating on upholstered benches, wood effect vinyl floor throughout, 2 flat screen televisions, timber topped and fronted BAR SERVERY, with non-slip flooring, 4 handles for real ales and a range of larger and ciders, soft drink dispenser, wine fonts, single glass front bottle fridge, glass fronted wine fridge, till, attractive mirrored back bar with shelves for glass storage and optics. Door to:- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN With non-slip flooring, 4 fridge freezers, 5 ring gas hob with double oven under, 2 microwaves, 2 deep fat fryers, large chest freezer, stainless steel worktops, commercial dishwasher, glass ware dish washer, inset double stainless steel sink and drainer, stainless steel preparation tables and wash hand basin. To the rear of the trade area there is a small hallway with door to:- LADIES & GENTS CLOAKROOM From the kitchen steps upto:- TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BEER CELLAR With ring main and piping system, door to side for deliveries. From the rear hallway stairs lead to:- FIRST FLOOR OWNERS ACCOMMODATION MASTER BEDROOM With steps up to dressing room and door to en-suite with corner shower, WC and wash hand basin. BEDROOM 2 Double. BEDROOM 3 Double. BATHROOM With bath, double shower, WC and wash hand basin. DOMESTIC KITCHEN French door to the side gaining access to small balcony. A range of base and wall units with roller edge work surfaces over, inset sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge. LOUNGE DINING ROOM EXTERIOR To the rear steps up to an attractive paved beer garden with seating on wooden picnic benches for approximately 30.
GENERAL INFORMATION RATEABLE VALUE 2017 List: 9,000. This is not Rates Payable. Interested parties are advised to contact the Local Billing Authority. THE BUSINESS The business is currently run by a husband and wife team with two additional staff both working 30 hours a week. There are also some flexible workers during the busy summer months. STOCK Wet and dry stock in trade and bar glassware will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion. EPC RATING C VIEWING Viewing of this great opportunity is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Bettesworths. The pub benefits from a strong local following which is boasted by visitors to the town in the summer months. The pub currently trades approximately 75% - 25% in favour of wet led sales. The business currently opens 7 days a week, 11am-11pm and food is served between the hours of 12 noon and 9pm. The current owners are looking to sell their freehold interest with a view of seeking retirement. TENURE Freehold. SERVICES We are informed that all main services are connected. INVENTORY To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied by the vendors, but excluding the owners personal effects.
www.bettesworths.co.uk 29/30 Fleet Street Torquay Devon TQ1 1BB IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents.