SOMERSET - DESTINATION FREEHOUSE ON POLDEN HILLS
Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset
Ref: 96337
Freehold £375,000
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Key Features
Precis
Situated in village on the Polden Hills in Somerset, this property has bar and restaurant areas, a skittle alley, first floor accommodation, sizeable car park and beer garden.
Location
Leather & Lace Bar & Grill occupies a central position in the attractive Somerset village of Chilton Polden. It is situated on Broadway, the main road through the village which runs parallel to the A39. The latter connects the nearby towns of Glastonbury and Bridgwater; Bridgwater is 6 miles west and Glastonbury 10 miles east. Junction 23 of the M5 motorway can be accessed near Bridgwater and is file miles from the village.
Chilton Polden is close to England's smallest city, Wells, as well as the Somerset coastal towns of Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare. The Somerset Levels and the RSPB Nature Reserve managed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust are both easily accessible from the village.
Chilton Polden is situated in the Polden Hills, from which the village gets its name. The Hills are a raised elevation and extend for approximately 10 miles, dwarfing the surrounding Somerset Levels.
The village has a population of around 700 residents and continues to expand with the construction of a modern housing development by Persimmon Homes on the ground immediately adjoining Leather & Lace Bar & Grill.
The business occupies a notable two-storey, detached property under rendered elevations with a pitched slate roof. The property has undergone a transformation in recent years, having formerly been known as The White Hart.
Chilton Polden is close to England's smallest city, Wells, as well as the Somerset coastal towns of Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare. The Somerset Levels and the RSPB Nature Reserve managed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust are both easily accessible from the village.
Chilton Polden is situated in the Polden Hills, from which the village gets its name. The Hills are a raised elevation and extend for approximately 10 miles, dwarfing the surrounding Somerset Levels.
The village has a population of around 700 residents and continues to expand with the construction of a modern housing development by Persimmon Homes on the ground immediately adjoining Leather & Lace Bar & Grill.
The business occupies a notable two-storey, detached property under rendered elevations with a pitched slate roof. The property has undergone a transformation in recent years, having formerly been known as The White Hart.
Property
The business occupies a notable two-storey, detached property under rendered elevations with a pitched slate roof. The property has undergone a transformation in recent years, having formerly been known as The White Hart.
The premises is briefly described as follows:
TRADE AREAS
Front and rear entrances into the MAIN BAR which features an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and a BAR SERVERY. The adjoining DINING ROOM has similar décor to the main bar with wooden floorboards.
INTEGRAL FUNCTION ROOM to the rear of the property with adjoining SKITTLE ALLEY with a partition wall. To the rear of the property, under a polycarbonate roof in a cladded extension, is 'The Garden Room'.
An interconnecting rear corridor provides access to the LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S and DISABLED TOILETS. Other ancillary areas include: OFFICE, UTILITY ROOM, BOTTLE STORE and REFRIGERATED BEER STORE.
The CATERING KITCHEN and PREPARATION AREA are fitted with nonslip flooring and hygienic wall cladding.
DRY STORE. WASH-UP ROOM. DESSERT ROOM.
OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor with both internal and external staircases, comprising: TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, DOMESTIC KITCHEN, SITTING ROOM and BATHROOM.
NB: in early 2025, the owners’ accommodation was fully refurbished.
EXTERNAL
Large, lawned rear TRADE GARDEN. GARDEN BAR with self-contained beer lines. Forecourt lawned area. Tarmacadam CAR PARK. Rear OUTBUILDING used as WORKSHOP/DOUBLE GARAGE
THE PIT STOP CAFE
Adjoining café with wood effect flooring and wooden counter (mainly used for takeaway service).
The premises is briefly described as follows:
TRADE AREAS
Front and rear entrances into the MAIN BAR which features an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and a BAR SERVERY. The adjoining DINING ROOM has similar décor to the main bar with wooden floorboards.
INTEGRAL FUNCTION ROOM to the rear of the property with adjoining SKITTLE ALLEY with a partition wall. To the rear of the property, under a polycarbonate roof in a cladded extension, is 'The Garden Room'.
An interconnecting rear corridor provides access to the LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S and DISABLED TOILETS. Other ancillary areas include: OFFICE, UTILITY ROOM, BOTTLE STORE and REFRIGERATED BEER STORE.
The CATERING KITCHEN and PREPARATION AREA are fitted with nonslip flooring and hygienic wall cladding.
DRY STORE. WASH-UP ROOM. DESSERT ROOM.
OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor with both internal and external staircases, comprising: TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, DOMESTIC KITCHEN, SITTING ROOM and BATHROOM.
NB: in early 2025, the owners’ accommodation was fully refurbished.
EXTERNAL
Large, lawned rear TRADE GARDEN. GARDEN BAR with self-contained beer lines. Forecourt lawned area. Tarmacadam CAR PARK. Rear OUTBUILDING used as WORKSHOP/DOUBLE GARAGE
THE PIT STOP CAFE
Adjoining café with wood effect flooring and wooden counter (mainly used for takeaway service).
The Business
The property was known as The White Hart before being transformed by our client into Leather & Lace Bar & Grill. Our client took over the premises in February 2021 and operated the business themselves for several years, offering a unique destination in the local area. Leather & Lace Bar & Grill attracted customers from the surrounding towns and villages, together with car and motorcycle clubs and cyclists using the main cycle route from Penzance to John O'Groats. The premises also benefitted from regular local trade, including two in-house skittle teams.
Under our client's ownership, trade was split roughly 50/50 between wet and dry sales, and food was served throughout the week. The offering included a popular lunchtime menu and American-style food such as steaks, burgers and ribs.
In Autumn 2025, our client leased the premises to third party tenants. They have since vacated the business and it is now closed. No trade is being sold or warranted, and no accounts are available for the recent tenancy. Prospective purchasers will therefore need to make their own assessment of the potential trading levels, having due regard for the size of the premises, its location and the local demographics.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Under our client's ownership, trade was split roughly 50/50 between wet and dry sales, and food was served throughout the week. The offering included a popular lunchtime menu and American-style food such as steaks, burgers and ribs.
In Autumn 2025, our client leased the premises to third party tenants. They have since vacated the business and it is now closed. No trade is being sold or warranted, and no accounts are available for the recent tenancy. Prospective purchasers will therefore need to make their own assessment of the potential trading levels, having due regard for the size of the premises, its location and the local demographics.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Tenure
FREEHOLD £375,000 to include the inventory
No direct approach to be made to the property; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No direct approach to be made to the property; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A full Premises Licence is held permitting the sale of alcohol:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:00
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:00
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil-fired central heating and propane gas for cooking.
Local Authority: Somerset Council.
Rateable value: £16,000 from 01 April 2026.
Local Authority: Somerset Council.
Rateable value: £16,000 from 01 April 2026.
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