The Bottle & Glass, Picklescott, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6NR A very well presented village public house, benefiting from three letting rooms and attractive owner s accommodation. The property benefits from a generously sized car park and detached garage/store. Profitable business with potential for expansion. Price: Offers in the region of 500,000 (Exclusive) Plus Stock at Valuation
Location The property is located in the village of Picklescott, which is located approximately 3 miles from Church Stretton and 7 miles from Shrewsbury. The village of Picklescott is positioned in an area of natural beauty,close to the Longmynd and Wrekin and is an established tourist location. Description Dating back to the 17th century, The Bottle & Glass is a quintessential English country pub which offers accommodation and is full of rustic charm and character, with oak beams, open fires and a wonderfully warm atmosphere. It was originally a farmhouse dating back to the 16th century and was granted its first licence in 1837. The property was extensively refurbished by the current owners. The property sits in a Total Site Area of approximately 0.28 Acres (0.111 Hectares) and benefits from an extensive car park and garage/stores. For the high quality of the property to be appreciated, an inspection of the property should be undertaken. Accommodation (All measurements are approximate) Ground Floor Restaurant Area - providing approximately 30 covers with feature fire place. Lobby Disabled Toilet Attractive Bar Area - 5.446m x 5.329 m With potential for seating 12 people in the bar Lounge - 3.707 x 5.097 m - seating for 12 people Private Dining Area - 3.994 m x 4.075 m Providing seating for 12-16 people Ladies Toilet Gents toilet Cupboard Kitchen - 11.366 m x 3.066 m Full fitted commercial kitchen. Basement - 3.701 m x 5.097 m First Floor Letting Room 1 (En-suite Bathroom) (Family Room) 6.251 m x 4.867 m Letting Room 2 (En-suite Bathroom) 6.69 m x 3.607 m Letting Room 3 (Twin/Double Room with en-suite bathroom) 5.07 m x 3.696 m Owners Accommodation Sitting room 5.337 m x 5.503 m Kitchen - 4.901 m x 2.527 m Stores - 1.309 m x 1.772 m Bedroom - 4.195 m x 3.815 m (En-suite Bathroom) Outside Store 1 2.979 m x 3.406 m Store 2 2.981 m x 1.39 m Garage Car Park Business The business is reluctantly offered for sale due to the vendors having another business opportunity. The business has been operated by the owners for approximately four years. The business has an established enviable reputation as an excellent public house with restaurant facilities in an attractive surrounding environment. The owners have created three additional letting rooms to compliment the business and benefits from good reviews on Tripadvisor. There is good potential for this side of the business to be further increased in the future. The ratio of dry to wet sales is approximately 60/40 at present within the business. The proprietors run the business with assistance from a chef and other part time staff. The hours of trading are Tuesday-Saturday 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm. Sunday 12pm - 7pm. The business is closed on a Monday which offers further potential for business growth. Further details are available from the website: www.bottleandglass.co.uk. Audited Accounts are available to genuinely interested parties. The current turnover is approximately 257,674 with a Gross Profit Margin of 63% 162,942. Planning The property is Grade II listed and is in use as a public house with letting rooms. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries relating to acceptable planning use for the property. Price Offers in the Region of 500,000 plus stock at valuation.
Tenure The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession. Rateable value We have made verbal enquiries to the local authority and have been advised as follows: Business Rates (2016/17): 5,808 Rateable Value: (2016/17): 12,000 (Currently getting 50% Rural Discount) However interested parties should make their own enquiries to the local authority. Energy performance rating No applicable as property is Grade II listed. Legal costs Each Party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with the letting or sale of the property. VAT All prices are to be exclusive of VAT. The property is understood to be elected for VAT. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Local Authority Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND Telephone: 0345 678 9000 Financial Act 1989 Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending Purchaser should satisfy themselves independently as to VAT in respect of any transaction. Viewing Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agent. James Evans E: james.evans@ Rebecca Welch E: rebeccaw@ Shrewsbury / West Midlands / Worcester
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E: commercial@ F: 01743 443759 W: IMPORTANT NOTICE Halls have advised their clients on the Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales. Halls, for themselves and for the vendor of this property, or as the case may be, lessor whose agent they are, given notice that: i) These particulars are intended for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description but do not consitute part of an over or contract. Any information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition. ii) Halls have not made any investigations into the existance or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution and potential land, air and water contamination. The purchaser is responsible for making his or her own enquiries in this regard. iii) Neither Halls nor any of their employees has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. iv) The images show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken/created. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. Any plans are for identification purposes only. v) Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. An intending purchaser must verify these matters. An occupier should not rely upon the Use stated in these particulars and should check their proposed use with the relevant Planning Authority. Shrewsbury / West Midlands / Worcester