BEDFORDSHIRE - FULLY REFURBISHED PUB

The Bell is a charming village pub situated on a busy main road, which has just undergone an extensive an thorough refurbishment, ready for a new operator to take on a new free-of-tie tenancy agreement on favourable terms.

The Bell is located in the affluent and sought after village of Westoning, Bedfordshire. Westoning is an attractive village with an approximate population of 2,000 residents and the average income level is above the national average. The village lies approximately 15 miles east of Milton Keynes, 1.5 miles south of Flitwick and 9 miles east of Woburn Sands. The area attracts a number of visitors with numerous attractions situated close by including Center Parcs Woburn Forest, Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Golf Club, Whipsnade Zoo and the Barton Hills National Nature Reserve.

Westoning lies approximately 2 miles north of Junction 12 of the M1 which provides fast road access to the major conurbations of Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton and Central London via the M25 at Watford. Mainline railway services are available to Central London from the nearby stations of Flitwick and Harlington as well as high speed services to the north from Milton Keynes Central. Due to the superb communications seen in the area, Westoning is a popular expanding residence for city workers.

The Bell is positioned on a corner plot between the High Street, Park Road and Greenfield Road. The Bell occupies an attractive and well presented public house, believed to originally date back to the 17th Century with later reworking in the 19th Century. This Grade II listed property is of a timber framed construction with red brick infill, and modern extension to the rear. The property has undergone a full and extensive refurbishment, including replacement of roof timbers, and as a result is presented to a high standard throughout.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance from front of property via lobby area into bar area. The bar is presented in a traditional manner with a modern twist, incorporating a light oaked framed bar servery, quarried tile flooring, exposed wood beams and attractive open brick fireplace. The bar offers a cosy and relaxed atmosphere, capable of providing seating for 15-20.

Offset to the side of the bar is access to the main restaurant. This area is incorporates laminate flooring and decorated with original features such as a working open brick fireplace, exposed beams and exposed brick work. The restaurant is capable of seating 30-35. Offset are Male and Female WCs, as well as a disabled WC with baby changing facilities.

To the rear of the main restaurant an additional restaurant space presented in an in keeping manner with the rest of the property. This trade space is capable of providing seating for up to 22 patrons who seek to enjoy the views of the garden to the rear.

Leading to the rear of the bar servery is access to a utility and storage area, suitable for white goods, dry store and fridge & freezer storage.

The property houses a well-proportioned trade kitchen, with cleaned and serviced extractor, ready for fit-out by an incoming tenant to their own specification.

The Bell is serviced by a basement cellar.

FIRST FLOOR
Owners accommodation comprising:
- Living room
- Lounge area
- 2 x Shower & WC room
- Office/Double bedroom
- 2 x Double bedroom
- Fitted kitchen

It is of our opinion that part of the first floor could be divided for use as a 1 bedroom staff flat if desired.

SECOND FLOOR
Further accommodation comprising:
- Double bedroom
- Interconnecting room/office

EXTERNAL
To the front of the property is a well presented trade patio area providing seating for 20-30 patrons. This area is presented with attractive flowerbeds.

To the rear of the property there is an additional trade patio area capable of seating 20-25. Furthermore there is an attractive lawned trade area housing 7 picnic benches.

Offset to the side of the property there is a gravelled car park with space for 25 vehicles.

The business is currently closed and therefore no trade is sold or warranted. Historic trade accounts are unavailable.

Prospective purchasers must make their own assumptions as to likely trade levels having due regard to the location and potential of the site.

TENANCY OFFERS INVITED
Existing fixtures & fittings will need to be purchased by an incoming party.

A new Tenancy agreement is available from a private Landlord as follows:
- Non-assignable fully repairing and insuring agreement
- For a term of 3-7 years
- Excluded from Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
- £35,000 rent per annum paid monthly in advance
- Rental deposit equivalent to 3 months rent
- Mutual break-clause option available
- Subject to annual inspection by the Landlord
- Free of all trade ties

All negotiations are subject to covenant strength.

An incoming party will be required to demonstrate sufficient funds to sustain their business model, and will need to demonstrate ingoing capital to cover the above as a minimum.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

A full premises license is held permitting the sale of alcohol, performance of live music and the playing of recorded music.

All main services are connected.
Rateable value is £18,500.