SHROPSHIRE - TRADITIONAL COUNTRY INN ON ENGLAND/WALES BORDER

Family run village public house set in in approximately 1.27 acres

St Martins is a village in the county of Shropshire and lies north of Oswestry and east of Chirk on the English/Welsh border. The area is full of history from Roman encampments, visits from Owain Glyndwr, agricultural and mining areas. Notable tourist attractions include Chirk Castle, Llangollen and Ty Mawr Country Park. The village is located off the A5 London to Holyhead and the A483 which gives access to Wrexham and Chester northbound and Shrewsbury to the south.

The property is arranged over two storeys and is of brick construction with exposed timber frontage under a slate roof and sits in approximately 1.27 acres of grounds.

TRADE AREAS
Carpeted VESTIBULE area giving access to the MAIN BAR with loose dining and stool seating for 30, wood laminate and carpeted flooring, exposed ceiling joists, wood panelled BAR SERVERY with stained glass top, BACK BAR with Altro flooring, refrigeration units and mirrored back wall. Open brick fireplace with log burner leading to RESTAURANT which offes 40 covers. FRONT ROOM with loose dining and fixed upholstered seating for 30. Brick fireplace with log burner which is well appointed throughout. This room is used for private parties and as an overflow dining area.
HALLWAY offset featuring LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS plus STOREROOM.

Two section TRADE KITCHEN with Altro flooring throughout and offers a good selection of appliances and catering equipment including hood canopy, WASH and PREP AREAS. The second area features refrigeration and freezer units, central PREP AREA.

BASEMENT to CELLAR behind bar featuring STORE, KEG ROOM and BEER DROP.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
With its own private access:
First floor comprises: BATHROOM with walk in shower and bath, spacious LOUNGE with STOREROOM offset, double BEDROOM
Second floor: 2 single BEDROOMS and 2 double BEDROOMS.

EXTERNAL
Tarmac and pebble car park for 60 vehicles.

To the front is an enclosed pebbled TRADE GARDEN with wooden sheltered area offering seating for 32 with picnic style benches in car park area offering seating for 50. Generous size lawned TRADE GARDEN which currently accommodates 50 but has scope for 200+. Internal TRADE PATIO over split levels with flagged and decking areas and seating for 50. STORAGE and SHED AREA offset the kitchen.

Owners accommodation offers a private PATIO with spacious lawned area.

The Greyhound has been family run for over 28 years and has an excellent reputation from both locals and those living in the surrounding areas with many holiday homes and parks nearby. Our client currently operates the inn as a lifestyle business on limited hours with net sales for the year ending March 2023 showing a net turnover of £238,409 with a gross profit of £141,164 for the year ending March 2022 there was a net turnover of £255,765 with a gross profit of £161,559. The business offers scope for growth by extending current opening hours, extensive marketing and also the potential to develop holiday lets or pods on the sizeable adjacent land, subject to planning permission, for which there is much demand in the area.

FREEHOLD OFFERS OVER £350,000 to include goodwill, 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.

A full premises licence is held for the retail of alcohol.
Current opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:00 then 17:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 14:00 then 17:00 - 20:00
Friday: 12:00 - 14:00 then 17:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00 then 17:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00

Mains electric and water. Septic tank drainage. Bottled calor gas
Local Authority: Shropshire
Rateable Value from 01 April 2023: £12,300