SURREY/LONDON - STRONG TURNOVER PUB IN AFFLUENT SUBURB
Thames Ditton, Surrey
Ref: 49652
Leasehold
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Key Features
Location
The Limping Fox is situated in the affluent Surrey/West London suburban village of Thames Ditton, a highly desirable residential location within the Greater London Urban Area. It sits upon the banks of the River Thames facing the Thames Path, Hampton Court Palace Gardens and neighbouring golf course. A clustered village, its commercial centre is spread across a winding high street and conservation area containing boutique restaurants, cafes, shops and businesses, surrounded by housing, schools and sports areas. The area is home to many facilities including the lawn tennis club, Esher College, grammar schools and hockey clubs.
Thames Ditton is within easy reach of rail connections to central London from Esher, Surbiton and Thames Ditton.
The Limping Fox is an attractive brick-built detached public house under a pitched slate roof. It sits within a residential area with ample on-road parking. The property has been well maintained and is presented to a high standard throughout.
Thames Ditton is within easy reach of rail connections to central London from Esher, Surbiton and Thames Ditton.
The Limping Fox is an attractive brick-built detached public house under a pitched slate roof. It sits within a residential area with ample on-road parking. The property has been well maintained and is presented to a high standard throughout.
Property
TRADE AREAS
- BAR AND DINING AREA: A 'U' shaped trade space with central bar servery, stripped wood flooring and log burner. Incorporating a combination of booth, sofa and dining chairs and tables for 67 covers.
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.
- LADIES' TOILETS.
- TRADE KITCHEN: Equipped with extractor, two double deep fat fryers, four-burner range cooker, chargrill, rational oven, fridges and freezers, microwaves and hot pass.
- FRIDGE, FREEZER and DRY STORE.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With STOREROOM, OFFICE and chilled BARREL STORE.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level with its own separate entrance to the rear of the property comprising:
- THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- LIVING ROOM.
- BATHROOM.
- WC.
- FITTED KITCHEN.
- DECKED ROOF TERRACE.
EXTERNAL
- TRADE GARDEN: South facing with a combination of lawned and decked areas. Also incorporates a heated marquee, children's playframe and shed storage. 25 picnic tables with seating for 150.
- TWO TRADE YARDS.
- BAR AND DINING AREA: A 'U' shaped trade space with central bar servery, stripped wood flooring and log burner. Incorporating a combination of booth, sofa and dining chairs and tables for 67 covers.
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.
- LADIES' TOILETS.
- TRADE KITCHEN: Equipped with extractor, two double deep fat fryers, four-burner range cooker, chargrill, rational oven, fridges and freezers, microwaves and hot pass.
- FRIDGE, FREEZER and DRY STORE.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With STOREROOM, OFFICE and chilled BARREL STORE.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level with its own separate entrance to the rear of the property comprising:
- THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS.
- LIVING ROOM.
- BATHROOM.
- WC.
- FITTED KITCHEN.
- DECKED ROOF TERRACE.
EXTERNAL
- TRADE GARDEN: South facing with a combination of lawned and decked areas. Also incorporates a heated marquee, children's playframe and shed storage. 25 picnic tables with seating for 150.
- TWO TRADE YARDS.
The Business
The Limping Fox is an established community pub which has been transformed during the current owner's seven years of tenure, to provide a popular and family friendly pub and eatery. The food and drinks offering is well targeted at the local community offering a wide range of high quality wines, premium spirits, local ales and craft beers, including their own Limping Fox lager. The food offering revolves around homemade dishes and boasts strong online reviews. The business has won 'The Best British Roast Dinner' award for the South-East of England.
The business is proactively family run and draws in custom from their regular events including fortnightly quizzes, happy hours and art exhibitions.
The Airbnb accommodation above has recently been introduced to the business and offers entire use of the flat to groups and families visiting nearby Hampton Court Palace, Bushey Park and Kempton Racecourse.
It is our understanding that net turnover stands in the region of £540,000 per annum split approximately 50% to wet sales and 50% to dry sales. Accommodation sales are in addition which, for the period May to November 2024, have stood at £15,433 net of VAT. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
The business is proactively family run and draws in custom from their regular events including fortnightly quizzes, happy hours and art exhibitions.
The Airbnb accommodation above has recently been introduced to the business and offers entire use of the flat to groups and families visiting nearby Hampton Court Palace, Bushey Park and Kempton Racecourse.
It is our understanding that net turnover stands in the region of £540,000 per annum split approximately 50% to wet sales and 50% to dry sales. Accommodation sales are in addition which, for the period May to November 2024, have stood at £15,433 net of VAT. Further accounting details can be made available following a formal viewing.
Tenure
LEASEHOLD £140,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
The Limping Fox is held on a full repairing and insuring lease agreement for a term of 20 years, commencing 31st March 2017, from Tavern Prop Co. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Rent currently stands at £84,689 per annum (inclusive of VAT and insurances). Rent is subject to five yearly rent reviews and annual RPI adjustments. The lease is free of tie.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
The Limping Fox is held on a full repairing and insuring lease agreement for a term of 20 years, commencing 31st March 2017, from Tavern Prop Co. The lease falls within the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Rent currently stands at £84,689 per annum (inclusive of VAT and insurances). Rent is subject to five yearly rent reviews and annual RPI adjustments. The lease is free of tie.
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 permitting the sale of alcohol by retail:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:30
Friday to Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:30
Friday to Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00
Services
All mains services are connected.
Local Authority: Elmborough Borough Council
Rateable Value as at 01 April 2023: £25,900
Local Authority: Elmborough Borough Council
Rateable Value as at 01 April 2023: £25,900
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