KENT - POPULAR COMMUNITY PUB
Crockenhill, Swanley, Kent
Ref: 47480
Leasehold
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Key Features
Location
Crockenhill is a charming village situated approximately 1 mile south of Swanley adjacent to the Kent boarded with Greater London. The village falls within the Sevenoaks district of Kent close to attractions such as the London Golf Club, Brands Hatch Race Circuit and Lullingstone Country Park.
The village is easily accessed via the nearby M20/A20 and M25 motorways. Being a short drive from Swanley and Orpington all major amenities including schools, hospitals and shopping are within easy reach of the village.
The Chequers is a notable corner plot public house situated in the very heart of the village. The property has been well maintained in recent years and is presented to a high standard throughout.
The village is easily accessed via the nearby M20/A20 and M25 motorways. Being a short drive from Swanley and Orpington all major amenities including schools, hospitals and shopping are within easy reach of the village.
The Chequers is a notable corner plot public house situated in the very heart of the village. The property has been well maintained in recent years and is presented to a high standard throughout.
Property
TRADE AREAS
ENTRANCE LOBBY leading into open plan BAR AND DINING AREA. The bar is presented in a traditional manner with a burgundy theme incorporating carpeted flooring, part panelled walls and decorative fire places. The bar houses a juke box, dart board and three flat screen TVs. In total the bar and dining areas provide seating for 56 with room for more standing and 6 sat at the bar.
Offset are LADIES AND GENTLEMENS TOILETS.
The premises benefits from a fully fitted TRADE KITCHEN equipped with extractor, two merry chef ovens, three commercial microwaves, six burner range cooker, double deep fat fryer and two upright stainless steel fridges. Offset there is a WAITER AREA as well as a DRY STORE with double upright stainless steel freezer.
Furthermore, there is a BOTTLE STORE which descends into the BASEMENT CELLAR, equipped with a Heineken Smart Dispense System.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and accessed via a separate entrance from the side of the property there is private owners accommodation comprising: -
- LANDING/OFFICE
- 3 x DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- LOUNGE/DOUBLE BEDROOM
- FITTED KITCHEN
- BATHROOM
- AIRING CUPBOARD
EXTERNAL
To the side of the property there is a tarmacked CAR PARK with space for 25 vehicles.
Furthermore, there is an enclosed trade GARDEN with picnic benched seating for 72. This area also incorporates a brick built BBQ area, TWO PETANQUE PITCHES, CHILDRENS PLAY FRAME and covered SMOKING SOLUTION.
TRADE YARD with GARAGE and SHED storage offset.
ENTRANCE LOBBY leading into open plan BAR AND DINING AREA. The bar is presented in a traditional manner with a burgundy theme incorporating carpeted flooring, part panelled walls and decorative fire places. The bar houses a juke box, dart board and three flat screen TVs. In total the bar and dining areas provide seating for 56 with room for more standing and 6 sat at the bar.
Offset are LADIES AND GENTLEMENS TOILETS.
The premises benefits from a fully fitted TRADE KITCHEN equipped with extractor, two merry chef ovens, three commercial microwaves, six burner range cooker, double deep fat fryer and two upright stainless steel fridges. Offset there is a WAITER AREA as well as a DRY STORE with double upright stainless steel freezer.
Furthermore, there is a BOTTLE STORE which descends into the BASEMENT CELLAR, equipped with a Heineken Smart Dispense System.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and accessed via a separate entrance from the side of the property there is private owners accommodation comprising: -
- LANDING/OFFICE
- 3 x DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- LOUNGE/DOUBLE BEDROOM
- FITTED KITCHEN
- BATHROOM
- AIRING CUPBOARD
EXTERNAL
To the side of the property there is a tarmacked CAR PARK with space for 25 vehicles.
Furthermore, there is an enclosed trade GARDEN with picnic benched seating for 72. This area also incorporates a brick built BBQ area, TWO PETANQUE PITCHES, CHILDRENS PLAY FRAME and covered SMOKING SOLUTION.
TRADE YARD with GARAGE and SHED storage offset.
The Business
The current owners have operated the Chequers since August 2016 and have taken a tired village pub and transformed it into a business popular with the local residents as well as those living in surrounding towns and villages. The pub comes highly recommended by CAMRA and holds a Cask Marque. Events include live music, burger nights, pétanque league and a daily OAP menu. The business is family run and proves popular with locals holding events such as wakes and weddings.
Trade profit and loss accounts for the end year 31st March 2022 show a net turnover of £473,093 generating an adjusted net profit of £35,951. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
We are of the opinion that the Chequers would suit a hands on owner operator couple or family who could continue to drive the community ethos as well as further turnover with additional advertising to draw in more events.
Trade profit and loss accounts for the end year 31st March 2022 show a net turnover of £473,093 generating an adjusted net profit of £35,951. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
We are of the opinion that the Chequers would suit a hands on owner operator couple or family who could continue to drive the community ethos as well as further turnover with additional advertising to draw in more events.
Tenure
LEASEHOLD £95,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
The property is held on a fully repairing and insuring lease agreement from Stonegate Pub Partners for a term of ten years commencing July 2021. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. Rent currently stands at £54,000 per annum, subject to five yearly rent reviews and annual indexation. The lease is of partial tie, tied on draught and bottled beers, free-of-tie on wines, spirits, minerals, FABs and one guest ale.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
The property is held on a fully repairing and insuring lease agreement from Stonegate Pub Partners for a term of ten years commencing July 2021. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. Rent currently stands at £54,000 per annum, subject to five yearly rent reviews and annual indexation. The lease is of partial tie, tied on draught and bottled beers, free-of-tie on wines, spirits, minerals, FABs and one guest ale.
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.
Rateable Value: Current £41,700, from April 2023 £26,200.
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council.
Rateable Value: Current £41,700, from April 2023 £26,200.
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council.
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