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The Swan

Macclesfield Road, Kettleshulme SK23 7QU
Ref: 5652069
Freehold£1,500,000
Leasehold£150,000
Annual Rent£80,000

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Keith Stringer
Keith StringerDirector - Pubs & Restaurants

At a glance

  • Stunning Sole Village Freehouse
  • T/over ’24 £1,063,675 - Adj profits £253,648
  • Lounge Bar(30) Dining Conservatory (52)
  • Three sumptuous ensuite guest rooms
  • Rear sun terrace & patio (60). Parking (18)
  • Free of tie lease option, annual rent £80,000 Energy Rating B
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Ref: 5652069

The Swan

Description

A stunning 18th Century two storey detached freehouse of part colour rendered stone elevations beneath a multi pitched stone tiled roof line. Since its original incarnation The Swan has been gradually improved, remodelled and extended, with new kitchens, cellar, conservatory, and most recently the addition of 3 exquisite en suite guest rooms. The property offers private parking and outdoor seating to both the front and rear elevations.

Location

Centrally situated within the picturesque village of Kettleshulme in the Peak District National Park, two miles south of Whaley Bridge and seven miles North East of the thriving market town of Macclesfield upon the B5470.

Internal Details

Entrance porch to cosy snug and lounge bar (30), centrally located wooden bar servery, beamed ceilings, feature stone fireplace, stone flooring, fixed seating, free-standing tables & chairs, and feature recessed open-grate fireplace. Copper room dining (20), free-standing tables & chairs, fixed bench seating, feature beamed ceiling, and open-grate inset fireplace. Dining conservatory (32), modern and contemporary dining area with fixed back seating, free-standing tables & chairs, with open pass from kitchen.

Other Floors

First floor: Landing with boiler room and linen store, three individually styled king sized bedrooms, two having free-standing slipper baths, and separate en suite double shower enclosures with all Italian Gessi Rainfall showers.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Ancillary Areas

Comprehensively equipped open trade kitchen (open to dining room and front patio with feature glass doors) including an all induction cooking suite with integrated Josper Charcoal grill, and central heating. Adjacent food preparation area, storage, manager's office, staff wc, rear bar area, ground floor cellar, dry goods store, ladies & gents wc, disabled wc,

External Details

Externally, to the front of the property is a good sized roadside seating area with A-line tables and parasols (30). Split-level outdoor patio and seating area accessed from the dining conservatory with parasols and free-standing tables & chairs (24). Customer parking for some 18 vehicles.

The Opportunity

The business trades as a popular local's inn and award winning dining restaurant with a number of culinary themed events throughout the year. This sole village freehouse is now on offer to a new custodian as our clients look to retire. For further details on menus, bedrooms and upcoming events, please see the business' dedicated website: The Swan

Staff

The business currently operates with an established front of house and kitchen team including four full-time chefs, and seasonal part-time staff.

Trading Information

Accounts provided to 31 March 2024 show a net turnover of £1,063,675. Adjusted net profit of £253,648 (adding back Director’s income, inter company rent, amortisation and depreciation). Split food 61% / bar 32% / rooms 7% with a gross profit margin of 67%.

Trading Hours

Monday: 4pm - 8pm (food service 5pm - 7pm) Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm - 11pm (food service 12pm - 8.30pm) Sunday: 12pm - 8pm (food service 12pm - 4pm, 6pm-7pm)

Tenure

Freehold Leasehold: New free of tie lease with option to purchase Premium £150,000 Annual rent £80,000

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £64,000 with effect from April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

Regulatory

Premises licence.
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