The Sundial Inn

14 Main Street, Lower Bentham, Lancaster LA2 7DS
Ref: 5652078
FreeholdOffers over £170,000
Leasehold£25,000
Annual Rent£18,000

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Keith Stringer
Keith StringerDirector - Pubs & Restaurants
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At a glance

  • Nicely located Dales Freehouse
  • Lounge, snug & dining (50 covers)
  • 2 bed owner's accommodation
  • Vacant possession on completion.
  • Outdoor seating (12). Parking: 7 cars. EPC:D
  • Historic trading T/0 28/02/25 £164,425 Profits £54,540
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Ref: 5652078

The Sundial Inn

Description

The Sundial Inn Bar & Kitchen is a double fronted 2 storey Inn of colour rendered stone elevations with single storey ancillary extensions with the advantage of outdoor pavement seating and private car park for some 7 vehicles. The freehold pub is currently trading and will be sold with vacant possession.

Location

The Sundial Inn is situated in a village of Lower Bentham, part of the Craven district of North Yorkshire. The pub is central to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is in a traditional countryside setting, surrounding towns and villages include Hornby, Clapham, Ingleton, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale. The village has easy access to main roads, easterly via the A65 leading to West Yorkshire and Leeds, and Westerly via the M6 to Lancaster and Manchester.

Internal Details

The property briefly comprises an open plan pub trade area with a fitted single bar, as well as a separate dining room both totalling up to c. 40 covers. Ancillary areas include; a small commercial kitchen plus wet and dry storage cellar space and customer toilets.

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.

External Details

A spacious rear beer garden with tables and chairs, additional seating to the front of the pub and car parking for up to seven vehicles.

Owners Accommodation

Above the business is an apartment with living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. This space provides opportunity for letting bedrooms for guests.

The Opportunity

The sale of The Sundial Inn provides a chance for a local independent or regional licensed operator to acquire a characterful village pub-restaurant which is central to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lancaster.

Trading Information

The pub is now closed Historic trading: Net turnover to February ’25 £164,425 with gross profit of £95,175(58%) And adjusted net profits of £54,540 (33%)

Trading Hours

The business is closed every Monday. Tuesday to Friday 4 pm - 11 pm Saturday 2 pm - 11 pm Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm

Business Rates

Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

Regulatory

Premises licence.
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