Growing demand for pubs with letting rooms

In keeping with market demands, a traditional country pub with rooms in the Kent village of Fawkham has been brought to the market by Sidney Phillips on a new free-of-tie lease, with rent offers invited and no premium required.

The Rising Sun, at Fawkham Green near Longfield, sits in the Sevenoaks district around eight miles south-west of Gravesend. Its village setting is within easy reach of West Kingsdown, New Ash Green and Meopham, while Brands Hatch Circuit and the London Golf Club are both nearby.

The brick-built property, which has Kent-hung elevations, has been modernised in recent years and is presented to a high standard. Inside are three principal trade areas with combined capacity for about 70 to 80 customers: a bar with exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace, an 18-cover snug with a log burner, and a restaurant with space for up to 40 diners.

The pub also has an extensively equipped commercial kitchen, basement cellar and reception area. Outside, a patio overlooking the green can accommodate around 20 to 30 customers, while a refurbished terrace has potential for a further 50 to 60. Parking is available for approximately 15 vehicles, with additional storage and garage space.

Five en suite letting bedrooms are arranged across the ground and first floors, including twin, double and four-poster rooms. Separate first-floor owners’ accommodation provides two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and shower room.

The Rising Sun has traditionally served residents of nearby towns and villages as well as visitors attending events at Brands Hatch. The marketing particulars suggest the business would suit a hands-on owner-operator able to introduce a traditional food offer and manage staffing costs directly.

The opportunity is being offered at nil premium for a proposed term of 10 or 15 years, with rental offers invited for a new free-of-tie lease.

For further information about this pub to let, please contact Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk.

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Robert Cockayne