BUCKINGHAMSHIRE - REFURBISHED PUB WITH GREAT POTENTIAL
Ley Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Ref: 43933
£570,000
Freehold
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Key Features
Precis
The Swan is a fully refurbished and charming Grade II listed pub, situated in the affluent and desirable village of Ley Hill, Buckinghamshire. The business offers great potential for a new operator to substantially increase turnover with no prior investment in the building.
Location
The Swan is situated in the affluent and desirable Chiltern Village of Ley Hill, on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border near the town of Chesham. Ley Hill lies in the Chiltern Hills and has an active village community, with events held throughout the year including the annual Village Produce Show and carol singing on the Common opposite the Swan. The area boasts many walking and cycling routes through woods and fields, and also boasts a golf course and cricket pitch. The village lies approximately 1.5 miles east of Chesham, 5 miles west of Kings Langley and 2.5 miles north east of Amersham.
The village boasts strong road connections with the A41, M1 and A413 all being within a short distance. These roads in turn provide access to the M25 and London beyond. Mainline railway services are available from Amersham with services to Central London. In addition Chesham provides London underground services on the Metropolitan Line. Services are also available from Hemel Hempstead with regular services to London and the West Midlands. Due to its close proximity to major road and rail connections Ley Hill is a popular residence for affluent city workers.
The Swan occupies a characterful and charming Grade II listed property with picturesque views across Ley Hill Common and Golf Course. This 17th Century timber framed property is situated under a pitched tiled roof and retains many original features.
The village boasts strong road connections with the A41, M1 and A413 all being within a short distance. These roads in turn provide access to the M25 and London beyond. Mainline railway services are available from Amersham with services to Central London. In addition Chesham provides London underground services on the Metropolitan Line. Services are also available from Hemel Hempstead with regular services to London and the West Midlands. Due to its close proximity to major road and rail connections Ley Hill is a popular residence for affluent city workers.
The Swan occupies a characterful and charming Grade II listed property with picturesque views across Ley Hill Common and Golf Course. This 17th Century timber framed property is situated under a pitched tiled roof and retains many original features.
Property
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance from Blackwell Hall Lane directly into bar. The Bar is very well presented with flagstone flooring, notable inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and flat screen TV. The bar is serviced by a wood built bar servery with two double drinks fridges and glasswasher. The bar, including a quaint snug area is capable of providing seating for 24.
Offset from the bar is an elevated Dining Area with stripped wood flooring, exposed timbers and cast iron Elizabethan oven. This area provides further seating for seven.
Offset are refurbished male and female WC’s.
Situated to the rear of the property there is the Main Dining Area which is housed in a bright and spacious room with vaulted ceiling. The dining area provides seating for a further 24 patrons and provides patio door access to the rear trade garden.
To the rear of the property there is a glass wash up area with glass washer, which in turn leads to a fully fitted Trade Kitchen. The kitchen is deceptively spacious and is equipped with non slip flooring, extractor, commercial microwave, ice machine, stainless steel work surfaces, commercial dishwasher, stainless steel sinks, two six burner range cookers, salamander, double deep fat fryer, undercounter fridges, hot pass, upright fridge, upright stainless steel fridge and decarboniser.
Offset from the kitchen is access to a Dry Store which houses an upright stainless steel fridge, upright stainless steel freezer and meat slicer.
The property is serviced by a basement cellar with delivery drop to the side of the property.
FIRST FLOOR
Private Owners Accommodation accessed via the bar or a separate rear access with stairlift, comprising:
Living Room
Office
2 x Double Bedroom
Single Bedroom
Bathroom
Shower Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
EXTERNAL
To the front of the property there is an attractive lawned Trade Garden which houses seven picnic benches. In addition there is a small Patio Area with a further two picnic benches providing views over the common.
To the rear of the property there is an enclosed Trade Patio and Garden which houses five picnic benches and shed storage.
To the side of the property there is a private driveway which provides parking for four vehicles and in turn leads to a former trade garden. This former trade garden is enclosed and could well be reincorporated into the business to provide further outdoor dining or alternatively could be used to house marquees in order to house events such as beer festivals and parties.
Entrance from Blackwell Hall Lane directly into bar. The Bar is very well presented with flagstone flooring, notable inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and flat screen TV. The bar is serviced by a wood built bar servery with two double drinks fridges and glasswasher. The bar, including a quaint snug area is capable of providing seating for 24.
Offset from the bar is an elevated Dining Area with stripped wood flooring, exposed timbers and cast iron Elizabethan oven. This area provides further seating for seven.
Offset are refurbished male and female WC’s.
Situated to the rear of the property there is the Main Dining Area which is housed in a bright and spacious room with vaulted ceiling. The dining area provides seating for a further 24 patrons and provides patio door access to the rear trade garden.
To the rear of the property there is a glass wash up area with glass washer, which in turn leads to a fully fitted Trade Kitchen. The kitchen is deceptively spacious and is equipped with non slip flooring, extractor, commercial microwave, ice machine, stainless steel work surfaces, commercial dishwasher, stainless steel sinks, two six burner range cookers, salamander, double deep fat fryer, undercounter fridges, hot pass, upright fridge, upright stainless steel fridge and decarboniser.
Offset from the kitchen is access to a Dry Store which houses an upright stainless steel fridge, upright stainless steel freezer and meat slicer.
The property is serviced by a basement cellar with delivery drop to the side of the property.
FIRST FLOOR
Private Owners Accommodation accessed via the bar or a separate rear access with stairlift, comprising:
Living Room
Office
2 x Double Bedroom
Single Bedroom
Bathroom
Shower Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
EXTERNAL
To the front of the property there is an attractive lawned Trade Garden which houses seven picnic benches. In addition there is a small Patio Area with a further two picnic benches providing views over the common.
To the rear of the property there is an enclosed Trade Patio and Garden which houses five picnic benches and shed storage.
To the side of the property there is a private driveway which provides parking for four vehicles and in turn leads to a former trade garden. This former trade garden is enclosed and could well be reincorporated into the business to provide further outdoor dining or alternatively could be used to house marquees in order to house events such as beer festivals and parties.
The Business
Our clients have owned and operated the Swan since 2005 and during this time have taken a dilapidated public house and invested wisely in its infrastructure to produce the attractive property that we see today. The business is popular with those in the village as well as surrounding towns and villages and boasts excellent TripAdvisor reviews for its quality home cooked fresh food.
Accounting detail will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.
We are of the opinion that the Swan would suit a hands on couple who could take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to greatly increase turnover with an increased marketing budget and seasonal menu. A new owner would be wise to continue to operate the annual beer and music festival which draws in large numbers to the village.
Accounting detail will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.
We are of the opinion that the Swan would suit a hands on couple who could take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to greatly increase turnover with an increased marketing budget and seasonal menu. A new owner would be wise to continue to operate the annual beer and music festival which draws in large numbers to the village.
Tenure
FREEHOLD £570,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.
Suitable for alternative community use, subject to planning permission.
No direct approach to be made to the business, with all communications directed through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Suitable for alternative community use, subject to planning permission.
No direct approach to be made to the business, with all communications directed through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A Full Premises Licence is held permitting the sale of alcohol by retail:
Monday to Thursday 10:00-00:00
Friday to Saturday 10:00-01:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30
Monday to Thursday 10:00-00:00
Friday to Saturday 10:00-01:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30
Services
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value is £16,000.
Rateable Value is £16,000.
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