Freehouse In The Picturesque Village Of Hornby For Sale

Business description

CHARMING NORTH YORKSHIRE FREEHOUSE IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF HORNBY MIDWAY BETWEEN NORTHALLERTON AND DARLINGTON




Prominent position at the centre of the beautiful village of Hornby.
Characterful Snug and Bar areas with open fires providing seating for 12 and 24 persons respectively.
Separate Dining Room with wooden floor, beamed ceiling and real fire with 32 covers.
Large 4 bedroomed owners accommodation with large Lounge and panoramic views over local countryside.
Planning Permission for 2 bedroom holiday cottage.
Turnover to November 2006 circa £240,000 (inc.) with trade split 50% wet and 50% food.
Currently trading on limited hours with obvious potential to increase trade.
Sale solely due to the ill-health of one of the owners.


A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A SUPERB HOME AND BUSINESS WHILST ENJOYING THE 'LIFESTYLE' IN ONE OF NORTH YORKSHIRES PRETTIEST VILLAGES.


ASKING PRICE £489,950 FREEHOLD TO INCLUDE FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND GOODWILL EXCLUDING S.A.V.


THE LOCATION
This charming inn is situated at the centre of the beautiful North Yorkshire village of Hornby a mile from the A167 Northallerton to Darlington road and approximately 8 miles from each. The attractive village green is situated opposite the inn and has many mature trees planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria. Also on the village green is the village water pump last used in the 1950's prior to the installation of mains water. The surrounding area is situated between the Yorkshire Dales and Moors and is popular with walkers and cyclists enjoying the natural beauty, many of whom avail themselves of the inn's hospitality.

THE PROPERTY

Dating back to 1860 this 2-storey building maintains many original features and oozes olde world charm with exposed beams and open fireplaces throughout. The Front Snug with its open fire, beamed ceiling and seating for 12 persons.



Through into the Main Bar, fully carpeted again with a real fire and beamed ceiling, full of character and charm seating 24 persons.

Both bars are served by a Central Bar Servery fully equipped for the provision of both cask and keg beers.

To the left of the main entrance is the Dining Room which provides 32 covers with a relaxed and welcoming ambience again with real fire, wooden floor and good quality furnishings. There is a Catering Kitchen fully equipped with all the necessary commercial equipment (not tested) with a separate dry store. The fully equipped Cellar is also situated on the ground floor.



Ladies and Gents WC's.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

Situated over the first floor the large and spacious accommodation provides 4 double bedrooms, kitchen/office, bathroom with bath and shower cubicle and a large lounge with patio doors onto a flat roof/sun terrace with outstanding panoramic views.

EXTERNAL

The property has a private owners parking to one side and the main car park for approximately 18 vehicles to the front. There are 2 benches to the front with barn area and shed to the rear. The front and car park overlook the pretty village green.

We are advised that Planning permission (not seen) has been granted for a 2 bedroom holiday cottage.

TRADING AND LICENCING

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

Mon - Sat 11am - 11.30pm

Sunday 12nn - 10.30pm

The current opening hours are:

Mon - Fri 5pm - 11.30pm

Saturday 12nn - 11.30pm

Sunday 12nn - 10.30pm

Obviously there is an opportunity for new owners to increase the opening hours which with the provision of food during these times should significantly increase turnover.

NB. Important. Prospective purchasers wishing to continue to operate the Public House should ensure that they gain the NCPLH Qualification in readiness for their intended operation of the Public House. 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

This inn is offered for sale freehold (title deeds not seen). We are advised that the inn benefits from mains electricity, water and sewerage. LPG is used for heating and cooking.

Business rates are advised as being £2,200 with an appeal pending.

THE BUSINESS

Our clients who have only had the business for 9 months have regretfully, due to the serious health problems of one partner, been forced to place the business for sale. This unfortunate position has meant that they have not been able to operate the business as they would have liked and to its true potential. Sales from the business to November 2006 were circa £240,000 incl. with trade split 50% wet, 50% food but due to illness and limited trading projected turnover to November 2007 is circa £174,000. This truly is an ideal opportunity for new and enthusiastic owners to acquire a superb inn, to increase the opening hours and to substantially increase turnover whilst living an enviable lifestyle in a truly pretty village. The asking price reflects the location, the business foundation and the undoubted future potential.

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

Property information

Property:

Freehold