Dog & Hedgehog

Description

The Dog & Hedgehog is a substantial property, located on the corner of the village green. The 18th century pub sits on a site of approximately one acre, comprising of the large historic public house, two residential cottages, several outbuildings & garages and a four-bedroom duplex apartment above the pub acting as managers accommodation. The pub is currently closed following the retirement of its long term tenant, where the pub had a long and successful period of trade, renowned for high quality food and excellent hospitality.

Location

The Dog & Hedgehog is location in the village of Dadlington, in the Hinckley & Bosworth District of Leicestershire. The village is situated between Hinckley (6 minutes) , Market Bosworth (11 minutes) and Nuneaton (15 minutes) and within a short drive from the M69 and A5. The village has historic links to the Battle of Bosworth and is stones throw from the Battle of Bosworth Heritage centre. Additional local attractions include Twycross Zoo. The village itself is a charming rural village with plenty of local character. The pub is directly opposite the 13th century church.

Internal Details

The main pub is accessed through one of two entrances, with a street entrance and rear entrance form the car park. The pub boasts plenty of features throughout. The heartbeat of the pub is the large central bar servery with seated bar areas (50 covers) and a snug, with a log fire place. The main restaurant area contains around 70 covers across the ground floor and mezzanine areas. An additional restaurant area contains a further 30 covers. Customer Toilets and a large commercial kitchen complete the ground floor. The lower ground floor is accessible from the kitchen providing access to the cellar and wash up room. The cellar has street level access from the rear of the pub to aid deliveries. The upper floors consists of a significant 4-bedroom managers flat.

Fixtures & Fittings

Fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. A detailed inventory will be provided to interested parties and their solicitors.

External Details

The pub has a large car park for up to 50 vehicles and two beer gardens, which benefits planning permission for the development of shepherd huts. The beer gardens have fantastic countryside views with a south facing aspect over-looking the Ashby Canal. There are several outbuildings with a further garden area and 2 residential cottages

Owners Accommodation

The owner’s accommodation consists of a spacious four-bedroom duplex apartment located above the pub. It offers direct access to the business and is supported by a staff changing block and garage storage, providing operational flexibility.

Other Property

There are several additional buildings to the rear of the property, with a large garage, staff changing room & various storerooms. There are 2 residential cottages attached to the side of the pub. Each cottage is a two bedroom property, with ground floor living, kitchen and dining room and a bathroom on the 1st floor. These would act as excellent short stay letting units. Both cottages have enclosed gardens to the rear.

The Opportunity

The Dog & Hedgehog is a fantastic opportunity to revive a previously thriving pub & restaurant, to maximise the potential of the building. The pub is set on a large site of nearly 1 acre, and offers enough covers internally (c150 covers), to thrive as a destination venue with a significant local catchment area. The owner began discussions with the local council to obtain planning permission permission for shepherd huts. A positive Pre-App was obtained but never progressed further. two cottages, large managers accommodation and several disused outbuildings, there is significant potential to create a diverse business combining food, drink and accommodation.

Trading Hours

Closed Pub

Tenure

Freehold

Business Rates

Rateable Value: £67,000.