Community Inn Within Burton Upon Trent For Sale

Business description

A HIGHLY DESIRABLE TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY INN LOCATED WITHIN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION OF BURTON UPON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE




A substantial property situated in the sought after location of Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire.
Traditional Lounge Bar (circa 30), Characterful Public Bar (circa 35+), Function Room (circa 60+), Pool Room (circa 15).
Impressive 2 bedroom owner's accommodation plus an additional 1 bedroom cottage (ideal rental opportunity).
Long Lease - 18 and a half years remaining on renewable Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries lease.
Rent ONLY £17,600.
Current sales circa £210,000 (incl.).
100% wet sales. Undoubted food potential.


A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS AND HOME WITH A SOLID TRADING FOUNDATION AND EXCELLENT POTENTIAL.


ASKING PRICE £50,000 LEASEHOLD (QUICK SALE DUE TO OTHER BUSINESS COMMITMENTS) TO INCLUDE FIXTURES AND FITTINGS, GOODWILL EXCLUDING S.A.V.


LOCATION
This delightful traditional and highly desirable community inn is situated in the sought after location of Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire and is a well used and popular venue for local and commercial trade emanating from the surrounding and affluent catchment areas; and also having an excellent level of passing and repeat trade. This charming and characterful inn can be easily reached from junction 4 of the A50, and is located close to the heart of the flourishing market town of Burton Upon Trent which is highly celebrated and highly favoured for its brewing of fine ales and is pleasantly situated on the west bank of the River Trent and also being close to East Midlands Airport; and Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit being one of the UK's leading motor racing venues which is set in a natural amphitheatre.

THE PROPERTY

This superb community inn is an attractive and impressive property situated in a prominent main road position. This substantial and traditional inn is a 2-storey detached property of brick construction under a pitched, tiled roof. The main entrance at the front leads into the lobby with access into the Lounge Bar and Public Bar.



Lounge Bar (circa 30) is a good sized atmospheric and traditional room with a feature return bar servery with a polished counter and a back fitting having a range of trade optics and refrigerated bottle coolers (not tested) which is complimented by the fixed upholstered perimeter seating with loose polished tables and upholstered chairs. There is also a darts throw, projector and screen, drinks shelves and part panelled walls. Access to the W.C's.

Public Bar (circa 35+) is a good sized bright and airy room with a return bar servery with a polished counter and a matching back fitting with a range of trade optics and refrigerated bottle coolers (not tested). Having fixed upholstered perimeter seating with loose polished tables and upholstered chairs. Adding to the charm of this room is the feature brick built inglenook fireplace with an inset log effect gas fire. There is also an AWP, TV and a games machine. Access to the Pool Room.



Pool Room (15) having upholstered perimeter seating and loose polished tables. There is a pool table and lighting over, a projector and screen and an AWP.

Function Room (60+) situated on the first floor and is a good sized room having a return bar servery with a polished counter and a back fitting and refrigerated bottle cooler (not tested). There are loose tables and chairs, a lovely wooden floor and part panelled walls. Access to W.C.

Ladies and Gents W.C's.

Lower Ground Floor Cellar with dray drop, python, pumps, cooler and barrel thrall and tilt racks.

Catering facilities include a compact Kitchen with wall mounted units; sink unit and electric cooker (appliances not tested).

OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION

Situated on the first floor and briefly comprises: 2 good sized bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. There is also an additional cottage style property to one end of the inn and briefly comprises: 1 bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom (ideal for renting).

EXTERNAL

Patron's car parking facilities for circa 20 cars. There is a good sized enclosed lawned beer garden with a children's play area and a paved patio area with timber benches/seating. There is a private enclosed courtyard; a brick built storage unit and a garage (with plans available for conversion).

TRADING AND LICENSING

We are advised that the inn trades with the benefit of a Premises Licence (not seen) which permits the sale of alcohol during the hours of:

Monday - Thursday - 10.00am - 11.30pm

Fri and Sat - 10.00am - Midnight

Sunday - Midday - 11.00pm

The current trading hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday - 11.00am - 11.00pm

Fri and Sat - 11.00am - Midnight

Sunday - Midday - 10.30pm

NB Important: Prospective purchasers should ensure that they gain the NCPLH Qualification in readiness for their intended operation of licensed premises. Guy Simmonds hold this 1 Day NCPLH Course every 2 weeks. Please telephone us to reserve your place or browse the training section of this site.

GENERAL REMARKS

We are advised that the inn benefits from all main services and uses gas central heating (no services seen or tested). The business is offered for sale as a lease assignment with approximately 18 and a half years remaining of the original Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries full repairing and insuring, renewable agreement. We are advised that at the end of the term, the Lease (not seen by Guy Simmonds) should be renewable with no further premium - subject to the provision of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Business rates payable are advised as currently being only £1,600 per annum. Rent is currently ONLY £17,600 per annum reviewed in October 2009.

THE BUSINESS

Our vendor client, in situ for the past 2 and a half years has successfully operated this delightful traditional inn on a part time basis with the assistance of a full time husband and wife management couple and 2 part time members of staff. Due to other non-related business ventures our vendor client has decided to sell this excellent business. This delightful inn is a successful and profitable business and already having a solid trading foundation still offers new enthusiastic owner operators immense potential to increase the sales by simply introducing food and increasing the trading hours, taking the business to the 'next level'. Trade is derived from 100% wet sales. Current sales circa £210,000 (incl.).

Accounting information will be made available to interested parties after viewing.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold