SOMERSET - PRESTIGIOUS VILLAGE FREE HOUSE WITH SKITTLE ALLEY
Bradford on Tone, Taunton, Somerset
Ref: 45702
Leasehold
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Key Features
Precis
Prestigious village free house between two towns. Fine stone property in mature gardens with two bars, skittle alley, function room and three bedroom owners accommodation. High level of turnover and profitability.
Location
The White Horse is contained in a fine stone detached period property in the centre of the highly desirable Somerset village of Bradford on Tone. The village is midway between the county town of Taunton and the motorway town of Wellington. The population of these two towns is circa 65,000 people.
The White Horse occupies a particularly attractive position being set back from a forecourt and overlooking the church of Saint Giles in front of which is the war memorial. Adjacent to the church is the village hall.
Bradford on Tone is a vibrant village with a community shop which stands beside the White Horse, the village is also home to a golf club with function complex.
The White Horse occupies a particularly attractive position being set back from a forecourt and overlooking the church of Saint Giles in front of which is the war memorial. Adjacent to the church is the village hall.
Bradford on Tone is a vibrant village with a community shop which stands beside the White Horse, the village is also home to a golf club with function complex.
Property
TRADE AREAS
Front and rear entrances into the bars. The PUBLIC BAR has natural wood floorboards, dado panelling, rustic brick fireplace with inset double door log burning stove, and a variety of bar tables and chairs. The LOUNGE BAR has fitted carpeting and a minster stone ornamental fireplace with inset stove. The lounge bar is in two areas seating approx 50 with polished wood tables and chairs. French doors lead out into the garden. Centrally situated panelled front dark polish topped bar service counter.
CATERING KITCHEN with comprehensive range of stainless steel equipment including a rational oven. Preparation room. Ladies and Gentleman’s customer toilets. A loft store and staff WC has access from a staircase beside the catering kitchen.
BASEMENT. Refrigerated BEER CELLAR and two further storerooms.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Situated within the first floor, and consists of 3 double bedrooms, sitting room, domestic kitchen, and bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle.
EXTERNAL
The property is set back from a forecourt with a side walkway leading down to the SKITTLE ALLEY / FUNCTION ROOM which has solid floor playing surface and side seating area. This can accommodate 50 seated guest or up to 100 for standing buffet. Semi enclosed PRIVATE GARDEN with store shed and compound.
The main TRADE GARDENS are a particular feature to the side and rear incorporating a paved patio with lawned area, trees and shrubs, petanque pitch and table and bench seating for approximately 60. The forecourt and CAR PARK has space for approximately 16 vehicles. There is unrestricted car parking throughout the village.
Front and rear entrances into the bars. The PUBLIC BAR has natural wood floorboards, dado panelling, rustic brick fireplace with inset double door log burning stove, and a variety of bar tables and chairs. The LOUNGE BAR has fitted carpeting and a minster stone ornamental fireplace with inset stove. The lounge bar is in two areas seating approx 50 with polished wood tables and chairs. French doors lead out into the garden. Centrally situated panelled front dark polish topped bar service counter.
CATERING KITCHEN with comprehensive range of stainless steel equipment including a rational oven. Preparation room. Ladies and Gentleman’s customer toilets. A loft store and staff WC has access from a staircase beside the catering kitchen.
BASEMENT. Refrigerated BEER CELLAR and two further storerooms.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Situated within the first floor, and consists of 3 double bedrooms, sitting room, domestic kitchen, and bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle.
EXTERNAL
The property is set back from a forecourt with a side walkway leading down to the SKITTLE ALLEY / FUNCTION ROOM which has solid floor playing surface and side seating area. This can accommodate 50 seated guest or up to 100 for standing buffet. Semi enclosed PRIVATE GARDEN with store shed and compound.
The main TRADE GARDENS are a particular feature to the side and rear incorporating a paved patio with lawned area, trees and shrubs, petanque pitch and table and bench seating for approximately 60. The forecourt and CAR PARK has space for approximately 16 vehicles. There is unrestricted car parking throughout the village.
The Business
Under the present ownership since 2016 the White Horse is a popular village community public house supported by in house skittle teams and village cricket. It is also a popular venue for eating, benefitting from its large catchment. The turnover pre covid ranged between £440,000 and £491,000 per annum excluding VAT.
Tenure
LEASEHOLD £37,500 to include fixtures & fittings, goodwill and inventory. Stock at valuation in addition
TERM: 20 years commencing April 2016
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABLE: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
INVENTORY: Included in the price
RENT: Annual rent £40,000, payable on quarter days, subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
REPAIR LIABILITY: Full repairing and insuring lease agreement
TIE: Free of all trade ties
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: Not be payable on rental payments.
TERM: 20 years commencing April 2016
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABLE: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
INVENTORY: Included in the price
RENT: Annual rent £40,000, payable on quarter days, subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
REPAIR LIABILITY: Full repairing and insuring lease agreement
TIE: Free of all trade ties
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: Not be payable on rental payments.
Licence
A full premises licence is held
Rateable value £15,000
Rateable value £15,000
Services
All mains services are connected.
The property benefits from gas fired central heating
The property benefits from gas fired central heating
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