Dreamy Edge Cotswolds Inn For Sale

Business description

Tucked away in the unspoilt 12th century edge of cotswolds village of avon dassett within the leafy lanes and hamlets of rural warwickshire a charming highly regarded inn


> proven sales of £341,618 inc vat split 80% wet to 20% dry – huge potential for food witch has been rented out 2010
> classic feature lounge & snug (50+) contemporary dining (46c)
> winner of many accolades and awards – voted “one of the top 20 uk pubs” and endorsed within jamie olivers food & drink magazine
> garden with french door access (60) – front patio & parking (12)
> ideal for families – good schools – great place to live
> owners 2 bedroom accommodation + staff /grannie flat


A chance of a lifetime, to buy this lovely rare immaculate pub and enjoy the quality of life to hand offered at £44,995 leasehold assignment to include fixtures and fittings, goodwill plus s.a.v.


LOCATION (CV47 2AS)
Avon Dassett is a small but beautiful village within the civil parish of Stratford, Warwickshire, mid-way between Leamington and Banbury and only a short drive from the County town of Warwick and Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon with the M40 within minutes of the hamlet making easy access to the 2.5 million populate of the West Midlands and commutable to the City of London. It is situated within a Conservation Area and is on the edge of the Cotswold's, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village nestles on the slopes of the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park and combines spectacular scenery with the peace and beauty of a small rural village. The village dates back to pre – 12th Century but it has been within the 20th Century that it has won its notoriety. The Inn sits with a strong curb appeal on its main Street.



In the twentieth century, the village experienced both financial and political scandals. In 1922 a Captain Owen Peel and his wife Violet were summonsed to appear at Bow Street Court for obtaining money via forged telegrams. Peel and his wife had arrived in Avon Dassett in the autumn of 1921 and rented one of the large houses in the village. The trial made much of the fact that this was a crime that could only have taken place in a village such as Avon Dassett. The prosecuting counsel noted 'If the country were searched it would be difficult to find a place more ideal for carrying out a fraud of this kind.' It was argued that the post office clerks were simple people who agreed to put an earlier time on the telegrams because of their deference to the Peels who were living in one of the largest houses in the village.


In 1963 Avon Dassett was again embroiled in scandal when the press besieged the village searching for John Profumo whose family home was Avon Carrow. The Profumo affair a heady mix of sex, intelligence secrets, and the aristocracy, centered on the MP for Stratford-on-Avon who was forced to resign in disgrace. When the affair became public journalists offered local people £100 to reveal the whereabouts of Profumo. In fact, he had escaped from Avon Carrow via The Limes and spent thirteen days hiding at his friend, Air Commodore Victor Willis's home in Radway.


PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This most charming well proportioned detached property is commandingly positioned opposite the village church of St Josephs as is the tradition of Old English Village life.
It is detached of mellow stone construction under pitched roofs with a mix of timber and flag stone floors and popular with villagers as their preferred watering hole and a favoured venue for “ladies who lunch”. Through LOUNGE & SNUG (50+) with sit- in bay window, medium stained polished tables, stools and chairs, inglenook fireplace and further open fireplace all of which provide a most welcoming ambiance during the more inclement months. Exposed brick and stone work along with ships beams further enhance the well being of the internal aspects of this faithfully constructed property which has been developed to reflect the period of the property. DINING ROOM (46c) has mixed timber and carpeted floors providing a contrast of finishes. Furnishings are of similar standard to the Lounge Bars with medium exposed timber finishes to polished tables and matching chairs. French doors open onto the beer garden ready for that “Pimms moment”. CENTRAL BAR SERVERY has a range of REAL ALE WICKETS and is of reclaimed brick construction under a light timber polished counter top. LADIES and GENTS washrooms are well presented. BEER CELLAR is fully chilled. CATERING KITCHEN has a full range of fitted commercial units.



OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Owners private living accommodation comprises of 2 good bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchenette and family bathroom spread over the upper two floors. A further separate flat id available for staff or further family use such as “grannie flat”


EXTERNALS
There are outbuildings suitable (subject to planning) set to the rear parking area. To the side of the property is the beer garden and all weather shelter directly accessed via French doors from the main building. The frontage is particularly pretty with a great floral display and stripped timber picnic benches to the road verge offering outstanding “curb appeal”. As you turn the corner of MAIN STREET the property presents itself as a stunningly pleasing property reflecting the legacy of the Great Traditional British Pub which has won its accolades over recent years.


PREMISES LICENSES
We are advised that the business has a Premises licence that allows opening of11am through 11pm all week with 12 noon till 10.30pm Sunday However Actual trading hours run 12 noon till 2.30pm then 5 pm till close with Saturday & Sunday 12 Noon till close. A Personal License will be required and our training associates can assist with this for you.

TENURE
We are instructed to offer the property and business for sale as an assignment of a 25 year Enterprise Inns lease free of tie for wines, spirits and minerals which commenced in 2007. The lease offers protection under the Landlord and Tenant Act and is fully renewable at no further cost at its end. Business rent payable is £35,000 p.a.

SERVICES
We are advised that the pub benefits from water, sewage & electric connected and cooking by LPG. Business rates payable of £15,200 p.a.

THE BUSINESS
The business has been owned by our clients for 4 years and have enjoyed a smashing life style at the business within a highly desirable community of “millionaire “ prosperity however they have decided that due to family circumstances to move on and allow a new owner to take the business to new levels. We have accounts that show to Y/E 31st Oct 2010 Sales of £341,000 inc vat split 80% Wet to 20% Dry. The previous year (09) showed Sales of £439,000 of which 64% was derived from bar sales. During 2010 our client decided to rent out the catering element of the business hence the drop of almost £100,000 to the next year.


LIVE THE LIFE WITHIN A MILLIONAIRES VILLAGE AND ENJOY AN EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS AND FAMILY HOME AT A MOST REASONABLE PRICE. THIS IS THE DEAL OF A LIFETIME – DONT MISS OUT.


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

Our finance associates will be pleased to advise and assist in the purchase of this outstanding business.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold