SHROPSHIRE - CHARACTER VILLAGE PUB WITH THREE LETTING BEDROOMS

Pulverbatch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Ref: 96303

Freehold £395,000
Leasehold £25,000

Key Features

  • Character cottage style village pub
  • Three en suite letting bedrooms
  • Three section bar
  • Two bedroom owners' accommodation
  • Attractive restaurant and games room
  • Large car park and small paddock
  • Location

    The White Horse is a very traditional village inn dating back to the 15th century and being a Grade II listed property. It has an abundance of character and charm throughout with heavily beamed ceilings and walls, boarded floors and fireplaces.

    The village is located in the beautiful countryside in the Shropshire Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty just south of Shrewsbury towards the Long Mynd and Stiperstones, which provide excellent cycling and walking country.

    The Inn offers an excellent starting point for walkers, horse riders, mountain bikers and others partaking in countryside pursuits. Along with this, it is just 15 minutes from Shrewsbury town centre and only 11 miles from Bishops Castle.

    Property

    TRADE AREAS
    Main front entrance vestibule leading to OPEN PLAN LOUNGE BAR of immense quality and character, having part boarded and part carpeted floors, heavily beamed ceiling, and feature inglenook fireplace. The room is in three principal areas, arranged around a central BAR SERVERY which has panelled frontage. There is a mixture of traditional seating for up to 40.

    Set of LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

    The RESTAURANT is located to the rear of the main lounge bar, is carpeted, and has dining tables and chairs for up to 40. Small GAMES AREA off the restaurant with a pool table, darts area, and fully equipped BAR SERVERY.

    CATERING KITCHEN of excellent size having a good selection of commercial catering effects and equipment.

    On-level BEER CELLAR.


    OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
    KITCHEN with modern fitted units. TWO DOUBLE SIZE BEDROOMS. Large LOUNGE with access onto a flat roof GARDEN. BATHROOM with suite of wash hand basin, WC, bath and shower.


    LETTING ACCOMMODATION
    The letting accommodation comprises three bedrooms:
    BEDROOM ONE: single with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM.
    BEDROOM TWO: double with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM.
    BEDROOM THREE: twin with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM.


    EXTERNAL
    To the front, adjacent to the main entrance, is a split-level BEER PATIO, part of which is covered by an original canopy in the main building. Assorted seating for approximately 30.

    There is picnic style bench seating to the rear of the property, adjacent to patio doors off the restaurant area.

    Outstanding CAR PARKING for 40; beyond this is a grass PADDOCK.

    The Business

    Our client has owned the property since 2012, operating the same until 2023. It has subsequently been let to independent tenants and therefore recent trading figures are not available. Prospective purchasers will need to reach their own conclusions as to the potential trade and profitability which can be enjoyed at this outlet

    Tenure

    FREEHOLD £395,000 to include fixtures and fittings.

    The property is elected for VAT. VAT will be levied on the sale price at the standard rate. Purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.

    Alternatively:

    INGOING: £25,000 plus VAT to include fixtures and fittings.
    TERM: Six years
    LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Inside Part II of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
    ASSIGNABILITY: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
    DEPOSIT: Equivalent to three months' rent.
    RENT: £20,000 plus VAT per annum, paid monthly in advance
    RENT REVIEW: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
    REPAIR LIABILITY: Part repairing and insuring lease agreement. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the Landlord retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The Tenant will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property.
    TIE: Free of all trade ties
    INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
    VAT: VAT will be payable on the Premium and rental payments.

    Licence

    A Premises Licence is held permitting the retail of alcohol:
    Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 - 00:00
    Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - 01:00

    Services

    All mains services are connected. The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating.

    Local Authority: Shropshire Council
    Rateable value: £6,600 from 1st April 2026

    Enquire about this listing

    Robin Mence
    Midlands

    Ref: 96303

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