Public House And Motel In York Area For Sale

Business description

Well presented 18 bedroom motel and public house on edge of desirable N. Yorks village. Good location on busy A road to York, the business benefits from tourists and racegoers in addition to local trade. Sales in excess of £300k pa, excellent regular sales on traditional Sunday lunch in the 50 cover dining room. Rent, rates and ins £51k pa. Other business commitments nowforce a reluctant sale. SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED!! ALL SERIOUS OFFERS CONSIDERED

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Living accommodation:

Accommodation Included

Location:

LOCATION
The property is situated on the busy A59, close to the ring road into York. It benefits from much passing trade into the city centre and also people visiting the local attractions within the vicinity. It is close to many surrounding villages and therefore has a steady trade from local residents throughout the year.

THE BUSINESS
The business generates income from 18 letting bedrooms, a public bar which is part of Enterprise Inns and food sales from the well established restaurant. It has been in the hands of the current owners for 9 years and in that time they have built up a reputation for good food and comfortable accommodation. From information supplied by the owner, we understand turnover to be in the region of £300k per year which generates a reasonable living income for the owner.

BUSINESS PREMISES
This is a large piece of property situated in lovely gardens with all the business facilities located on the ground floor and the private living accommodation on the first floor. The premises are well maintained throughout and are traditionally decorated, creating a very welcoming and comfortable environment. The main entrance leads in to a small reception area with an office/meeting room immediately to the left. The letting rooms are located as follows:
Letting rooms
Rooms 1 to 15 are identical, triple/family rooms all fitted with en suite facilities and located to the left of the reception area. All have electric heating and are fitted with double glazing.
Beyond the reception area are rooms 16 to 18 which provide the following accommodation:
Room 16 is a double room, fitted with en suite facilities.
Room 17 is a double room with pull out en suite facilities
Room 18 is used for disabled customers and contains 2 double beds plus en suite facilities. All rooms look out on to the lovely rear garden.
Public bar
To the right of the reception area is access to the public bar which has a large central fireplace that separates the main bar from the snug. Both areas are well presented and offer a relaxing environment to enjoy a drink and a meal. The bar has 26 covers in total with further dining available in the separate restaurant.

A door leads through from the snug towards the back of the premises into the restaurant.

Restaurant
This is a lovely spacious room, with large bay windows and French doors leading out to the gardens. It is well presented and decorated and has 50 covers.
Kitchen
Situated to the left of the restaurant, the catering kitchen is fully equipped to a good standard and has zones for preparation, storage and pot washing. The equipment and fixtures and fittings are catering standard and include walk in fridge, stainless steel work surfaces etc.

Toilets
Separate ladies and gents toilets are located off the central corridor and are of a good standard.
Note:
Where items of equipment and appliances are mentioned, no warranty is given or implied as to their operational condition.

OUTSIDE
The large grounds to the rear of the property are mainly grassed and there is a paved area immediately outside the french doors leading from the restaurant, which has tables and chairs in summer months. There is a large car park which runs down the side of the premises.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
The private living accommodation is self-contained and access is from the rear of the property. It is located on the first floor and briefly comprises:
Lounge
Rear facing and over looking the garden, it has electric fire with surround, central heating radiator and double glazing.

Kitchen
Rear facing, fully fitted domestic kitchen with double glazed window and central heating radiator.
Bathroom
This is a rear facing room and is fitted to a high standard with large corner bath, separate shower, wc and hand wash basin.

Bedrooms
There are two double bedrooms, both fitted with built in wardrobes and central heating radiator.

TENURE
This is a leasehold opportunity and we are advised there is a 21 year lease in place which commenced on 15th Oct 2004 with a 5 year rent review, the last rent review was in Oct 2009. From information supplied by the owners, we understand the total payable for the rent, rates and insurance for 2010 is approx £51,236pa.

HOURS
The bar and restaurant are open seven days a week from 11am to 11pm.
STAFF
The business is run by the owner and his partner with the additional help of a full time chef and one part time member of staff.