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The Rylston

197 Lillie Road, Fulham SW6 7LW
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Ref: 2457372
LeaseholdOffers in excess of £100,000
Annual Rent£41,000

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Stephen Owens
Stephen OwensManaging Director – Pubs & Restaurants
+44 7968 004 550stephen.owens@christie.com

At a glance

  • Popular “locals”/sports pub & food venue
  • Lounge/public bar (total 90 seating)
  • Feature heated courtyard trade garden (120)
  • 5-bedroom owner/staff accommodation
  • Excellent reputation for food
  • Advised net annual takings of £620K. Energy Rating D
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The Rylston
197 Lillie Road, Fulham SW6 7LW
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Ref: 2457372

The Rylston

Description

Two storey detached property of brick construction under a flat roof with coloured rendered elevations. Set in its own grounds incorporating a trade terrace seating area to the front and an enclosed rear courtyard garden with covered heating seating areas providing all year-round customer use. Internally, there is spacious two section trade areas with a single bar servery, exposed wood flooring and large picture windows. The upper floor provides flexible owner’s/staff living accommodation.

Location

The Rylston Pub occupies a prominent corner position in Rylston Road at the junction with the main Lillie Road (A3218) within the London District of Brompton, approximately 600 metres north of Central Fulham, in a well-established and densely populated residential area. Both Fulham FC (Craven Cottage) and Chelsea FC (Stamford Bridge) are located less than 1 mile east and west respectively.

Internal Details

Public Trade Areas • Front bar (50 seating) • Rear bar area (40 seating) • Wall mounted LED TV’s throughout

Fixtures & Fittings

We are informed by the owner the trade fixtures and fittings at present in the property are owned outright and will be included within the sale.

Additional Areas

• Ladies & Gents WC’s • Well fitted kitchen with built in wood fired pizza oven • Wash up area • Office/spirits store • Large basement storage room & freezer store • Beer cellar

External Details

• Front patio seating area (18 seating) • Rear courtyard garden (120 seating) • Large, raised timber decked covered seating area with heating • 3 large wall mounted TV screens • Outside bar servery area

Owners Accommodation

Arranged on the first floor and consisting of: • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Separate WC • Domestic kitchen N.B this area can be re-configured to create a separate owner/manager’s flat and staff accommodation

The Opportunity

The Rylston operates as a highly Sports/Cocktails bar as well as a highly popular eating establishment with an excellent reputation for food, serving the large local diverse community. The regular trade is increased on football match days due to being located near to the local Fulham FC and Chelsea FC football grounds. The pub shows various daily live Sky Sports TV events both inside and outside the pub in the rear courtyard garden. There is a wide range of keg and cask ales in addition to a wide range of light food snacks and pub classic foods, plus a regular changing “Specials Board” with various meat, fish, pies, and vegetarian dishes. The pub is also well known for its home made wood fired pizzas (£10.50 - £15.50) and their Sunday Roasts (£16). A greater insight into the pub go to: www.therylston.com

Staff

Owner run with the assistance of 2 full kitchen staff, 2 full time bar staff and 3 part time as and when required.

Trading Information

Trading accounts supplied to us show for the year ending March 2023 a turnover of £619,719 net of VAT with a Gross Profit of £391,286 (63.2%). More detailed information can be supplied following a formal visit.

Trading Hours

The business operates from 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon to 11pm Saturday and Sunday. The business is licensed to operate until midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Tenure

Leasehold The property is held on a full repairing and insuring lease for a term of 30 years, having commenced i1st August 2001. The current rent is £41,000 per annum. The lease is “tied” for draught beers only. The current owners pay an additional £3,300 per annum for the benefit of a release of “tie” on packaged beers.

Business Rates

The Rateable value is £45,100 as from 1st April 2023.