LINCOLNSHIRE - PUB AND RESTAURANT WITH 3 EN SUITE BEDROOMS AND LARGE CAR PARK
North Scarle, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Ref: 96082
Freehold £450,000
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Key Features
Location
The White Hart is situated in the picturesque conservation area and village of North Scarle, Lincolnshire. The village is located adjacent to the River Trent close to the Lincolnshire-Nottinghamshire border and is 10.8 miles (17.3 km) west from the county capital and cathedral city of Lincoln, 11.4 miles (18.3 km) north-east of the Nottinghamshire market town of Newark and 15.4 miles (24.7 km) east of the A1 Motorway. The property also lies 4.6 miles (7.4 km) north of the A46 which stretches from just east of Bath, Somerset and ends in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. The nearest train station to the property can be found 2.3 (3.7 km) miles south in the village of Swinderby. The station runs on the Nottingham-Lincoln and Newark-Grimsby Lines between Collingham and Hykeham stations. Regular village bus services also allow travel to the villages of Witham St Hughs, Collingham and Bassingham, as well as the city of Lincoln. The nearest airport is the Doncaster/Sheffield International Airport which is located 34.1 miles (54.8 km) north-west.
The area benefits from a variety of notable landmarks and amenities such as the Whisby Wildlife Park & Nature Reserve, Spalford Woods, a ‘hotspot’ for avid bird watchers, Girton 100 Acre Lagoon & Sailing Club and the Newark nine hole golf course and driving range. Also within the village is a Grade I listed 12th century church, primary school, village hall, recreation ground and post office.
The area benefits from a variety of notable landmarks and amenities such as the Whisby Wildlife Park & Nature Reserve, Spalford Woods, a ‘hotspot’ for avid bird watchers, Girton 100 Acre Lagoon & Sailing Club and the Newark nine hole golf course and driving range. Also within the village is a Grade I listed 12th century church, primary school, village hall, recreation ground and post office.
Property
The White Hart occupies a two-storey detached brick building under part pan tiled, part flat felt roof. The property benefits from being situated in a prominent central position on the village high street.
TRADE AREAS
FRONT ENTRANCE HALL which provides access to the open plan MAIN BAR/GAMES ROOM which has seating for 70, wooden main bar servery, carpet flooring, log burner and space for a pool table and darts oche. RESTAURANT with seating for 40, original wooden flooring, open fireplace, carvery station and external door to the trade garden and patio. Fully fitted COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with pot wash area and fridge/freezer store area with 'walk in' fridge. STAFF TOILET. SIDE HALL with Ladies, Gentlemen's TOILETS as well as disabled TOILETS with baby changing facilities and access to a laundry room. Ground floor CELLAR with external barrel delivery door. PRIVATE HALL with OFFICE and stairs to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS all with en suite showers and in built wardrobes. LOUNGE. KITCHEN.
EXTERNAL
CAR PARK with space for 40 vehicles, smoking shelter (with seating for 10) and storage container. TRADE GARDEN with patio and lawned area that benefits from a children's play area and outhouse which includes the central heating boiler. SERVICE YARD with brick STORAGE OUTBUILDING, LOG STORE, BIN STORE and OIL TANK. The site also benefits from a gated parcel of land which could be utilised as a building plot, providing the necessary planning permissions are granted.
TRADE AREAS
FRONT ENTRANCE HALL which provides access to the open plan MAIN BAR/GAMES ROOM which has seating for 70, wooden main bar servery, carpet flooring, log burner and space for a pool table and darts oche. RESTAURANT with seating for 40, original wooden flooring, open fireplace, carvery station and external door to the trade garden and patio. Fully fitted COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with pot wash area and fridge/freezer store area with 'walk in' fridge. STAFF TOILET. SIDE HALL with Ladies, Gentlemen's TOILETS as well as disabled TOILETS with baby changing facilities and access to a laundry room. Ground floor CELLAR with external barrel delivery door. PRIVATE HALL with OFFICE and stairs to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS all with en suite showers and in built wardrobes. LOUNGE. KITCHEN.
EXTERNAL
CAR PARK with space for 40 vehicles, smoking shelter (with seating for 10) and storage container. TRADE GARDEN with patio and lawned area that benefits from a children's play area and outhouse which includes the central heating boiler. SERVICE YARD with brick STORAGE OUTBUILDING, LOG STORE, BIN STORE and OIL TANK. The site also benefits from a gated parcel of land which could be utilised as a building plot, providing the necessary planning permissions are granted.
The Business
The White Hart Inn has been under its current ownership since October 2022, operating as a community public house and restaurant. It supports a number of teams including darts teams and two cricket teams. The business also hosts a variety of events and functions such as quizzes, bingo nights, raffles, OAP get-togethers and a Christmas Day gala, as well as wakes and christenings. The kitchen provides a ‘British Classics’ food menu and is well known for its Sunday carveries.
During our clients’ ownership, they have made over £70,000 worth of improvements which will enable a purchaser to take over a 'turnkey' business. Our clients currently oversee the business with their daughter and son-in-law, alongside four part-time members of staff. The premises is frequented by both local and destination diners as well as holidaymakers staying at the nearby campsites.
Accounting information will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.
During our clients’ ownership, they have made over £70,000 worth of improvements which will enable a purchaser to take over a 'turnkey' business. Our clients currently oversee the business with their daughter and son-in-law, alongside four part-time members of staff. The premises is frequented by both local and destination diners as well as holidaymakers staying at the nearby campsites.
Accounting information will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.
Tenure
FREEHOLD Asking Price: £450,000 to include goodwill and 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.
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 allowing the sale of alcohol between the hours of:
10.30am to Midnight - Sunday to Thursday
10.30am to 1:00am - Friday & Saturday
10.30am to Midnight - Sunday to Thursday
10.30am to 1:00am - Friday & Saturday
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating and LPG cooking facilities.
The property benefits from both fire and burglar alarms as well as a 22 camera CCTV security system. It is fully double glazed.
Rateable Value: £14,500 from 1st April 2026.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council – 01529 414155.
The property benefits from both fire and burglar alarms as well as a 22 camera CCTV security system. It is fully double glazed.
Rateable Value: £14,500 from 1st April 2026.
Local Authority: North Kesteven District Council – 01529 414155.
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Zaine Lamont
Eastern Counties
