Beschreibung
A three storey, brick built property with a large extension to the rear comprising of 16 letting bedrooms. The original part of the property dates back to the 18th Century and has remained at the heart of the village ever since. There are c.25 parking spaces and ample external trade space, perfect for outside dining and events.
The property has been tastefully renovated throughout, whilst keeping several of the original features including a feature fireplace and exposed beams. The property saw substantial investment from the current owner although a new operator may wish to tailor the offering to their own style.Lage
The property is set in an affluent village in Bedfordshire, only 40 minutes by train to central London. The property is set in its own grounds and benefits from ample passing traffic, ensuring a steady stream of custom throughout the day and evening.Innenräume
Public areas - Main bar/lounge area with an open fireplace, exposed oak beams and space for c.30 covers. Popular with drinkers and causal diners.
Dining/restaurant area - more formal dining but still in a comfortable relaxed environment, a very characterful area that is hugely popular with visitors to the pub. This area provides another c.40 covers.
Basement beer cellar
Large and well equipped commercial kitchen with a separate wash up area, prep room, office, dry store and walk in fridge/freezers.
Ladies, gents and disabled WC's
Three bedroom owners accommodation, a very comfortable area with a separate lounge and kitchen.
Sixteen en suite bedrooms in the purpose built extension to the rear.Ausstattung und Inventar
We are advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included (inventory provided once deal is agreed)Zimmer
There are sixteen well appointed and comfortable letting rooms. They are made up of doubles, twins, triples and family rooms. They achieve a consistent occupancy and are popular with both corporate and leisure guests. Average rates for the rooms vary between £80-£120 and are a valuable extra source of income to the business.Außenbereich
Car park with space for c.25 vehicles.
There are two covered decked & terrace areas to the rear of the property with space for c.100 covers as well as benches to the front of the property on the roadside. The decked areas were completed over the Covid closure period and are expected to help increase revenue over the coming summer. Plenty of enquiries for parties and events have been made for this area and will see a further uplift to the turnover of the business.Betreiberwohnung
A large and newly decorated managers flat consisting of 3 bedrooms, large lounge, kitchen and bathroom.Das Objekt
Trading as a country dining pub with rooms, the property consistently offers a quality level of service and high standards of food to retain its continuing popularity.
The business' reputation has been built steadily over the years backed up by an excellent team of staff that could smoothly transfer to a new owner. This is demonstrated by the fact that the business has won a host of awards over the years. A new operator would immediately benefit from the pub's excellent reputation and steady stream of clientele on both the food and rooms side.Personal
Some staff will need to be transferred under TUPE. A list of staff will be made available to seriously interested parties.Operative Daten
Accounts provided to year end March 2019 show an annual turnover of c£450k and an EBITDA of c.£90k. Despite having very limited trading conditions, 2020 still showed a strong turnover of
c.£250k and remained profitable. Further account information can be provided to seriously interested parties.Öffnungszeiten
The pub trades seven days a week but is only open in the evenings on Mondays and Tuesdays.Grundsteuer
Rateable value of £16,500.Lizenzen/gesetzliche Bestimmungen
Premises licence
