KENT – TRADITIONAL WET-ONLY PUBLIC HOUSE
Ash, Canterbury, Kent
Ref: 16590
Freehold £425,000
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Key Features
Location
The Volunteer Inn is situated in the east Kent village of Ash. The village lies approximately three miles west of Sandwich, in a picturesque area of open countryside. When combined with the neighbouring villages of Westmarsh, Ware, Hoaden and Richborough, this civil parish has a population in the region of 3,500 residents.
The east Kent area is popular with day-trippers and holiday makers in the summer months who seek to explore nearby attractions including Wingham Wildlife Park, the area’s numerous championship golf courses, and the beaches at Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
The Volunteer Inn is a traditional, 1800’s built roadside public house. This two-storey property is of brick construction under a pitched slate roof. The pub has been aptly named due to it being the meeting point of volunteers going to fight in France during World War I.
The east Kent area is popular with day-trippers and holiday makers in the summer months who seek to explore nearby attractions including Wingham Wildlife Park, the area’s numerous championship golf courses, and the beaches at Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
The Volunteer Inn is a traditional, 1800’s built roadside public house. This two-storey property is of brick construction under a pitched slate roof. The pub has been aptly named due to it being the meeting point of volunteers going to fight in France during World War I.
Property
TRADE AREAS
- BAR: An open plan, ‘U’ shaped trade area presented with stripped wood flooring, part-panelled walls and wood servery. The bar houses a pool table, dartboard, SWP, AWP, and jukebox. Currently, it is configured to provide seating for 22, with room for more standing. However, this could be greatly increased, if desired.
- GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.
- LADIES’ TOILETS.
- KITCHEN.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With Heineken Smart Dispense system.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and comprising:
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER.
- BATHROOM.
- LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN.
EXTERNAL
- FRONT TRADE PATIO: With two picnic benches.
- REAR TRADE PATIO: With three picnic benches.
- CAR PARK: With space for ten vehicles.
- STORAGE BARN: Derelict.
- BAR: An open plan, ‘U’ shaped trade area presented with stripped wood flooring, part-panelled walls and wood servery. The bar houses a pool table, dartboard, SWP, AWP, and jukebox. Currently, it is configured to provide seating for 22, with room for more standing. However, this could be greatly increased, if desired.
- GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.
- LADIES’ TOILETS.
- KITCHEN.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With Heineken Smart Dispense system.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and comprising:
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER.
- BATHROOM.
- LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN.
EXTERNAL
- FRONT TRADE PATIO: With two picnic benches.
- REAR TRADE PATIO: With three picnic benches.
- CAR PARK: With space for ten vehicles.
- STORAGE BARN: Derelict.
The Business
Our client has owned and operated The Volunteer Inn for the past 17 years and now wish to sell their freehold interest in order to retire. The Volunteer Inn is run as a traditional wet-only public house which serves the need of the local residents and workers, supported by a strong regular drinking trade. Although the business has been deliberately wound-down in the past couple of years to suit our clients’ lifestyle, it still benefits from two pool teams and two darts teams.
Trade profit and loss accounts for the 11 month period ending 31 January 2024 show a net turnover of £111,997. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
The Volunteer Inn would suit a hands-on operator who could continue the community theme that the Volunteer Inn has become well known for, whilst developing the current trade with the introduction of quiz nights, live music and a simple pub fayre food offering.
Trade profit and loss accounts for the 11 month period ending 31 January 2024 show a net turnover of £111,997. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
The Volunteer Inn would suit a hands-on operator who could continue the community theme that the Volunteer Inn has become well known for, whilst developing the current trade with the introduction of quiz nights, live music and a simple pub fayre food offering.
Tenure
FREEHOLD £425,000 to include goodwill and fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A full Premises Licence is held.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Local Authority: Dover District Council
Rateable value as at 01 April 2023: £6,000
Local Authority: Dover District Council
Rateable value as at 01 April 2023: £6,000
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Robert Cockayne
South East & London
Ref: 16590
