Detached Grade II Listed Country Village Inn For Sale

Business description

Substantial detached country village Inn with spacious 4 bedroom owners accommodation, 2 separate self-contained cottages, beer garden, large car park and grounds, located in a picturesque East Devon village.

This is a traditional country village Inn prominently located in the centre of the picturesque village of Woodbury, which remains one of East Devon’s most highly sought after villages. Woodbury is an unspoilt and historic village situated some 6 miles south of the Cathedral City of Exeter and 3 miles north of the popular coastal resort town of Exmouth. The village has an attractive mix of property, from ancient thatched cottages to modern luxury homes and the village boasts excellent local amenities including a well regarded primary school, village shop and post office, together with a Chinese/fish and chip shop. Woodbury Common, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is close by, as is the well regarded Woodbury Park Golf & Country Club.

The property is a substantial detached Grade II Listed character public house of mainly brick construction under predominantly pitched slate roofs. Well presented throughout, the property has been the subject of upgrade and refurbishment by our clients, whilst retaining much of the original character during their 22 years of ownership. This spacious Inn briefly comprises:- Main Bar (28+), Dining Area (26), Restaurant/Function Room and Skittle Alley (60+), well equipped Commercial Catering Kitchen and extensive ancillary areas, spacious 4 Bedroom Owners Accommodation with Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study Area, Shower Room and Separate WC. In addition., there are two adjoining 2 Bedroom Cottages which are used for letting. Externally, the property benefits from a prominent landmark trading position in the centre of the village with External Seating Area to the front for 42, a Beer Garden to the rear for 60, Large Car Park with marked spaces for 60 cars, a Further Lawned/Paddock Area and various useful brick built outbuildings. The site extends to just under an acre in total.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The business is held on a 20 year renewable Enterprise Inns lease from November 1992. Enterprise Inns Plc have indicated that they would be prepared to extend the existing lease by a further 10 years. There is a tie for beer and cider but is free of tie for wines, spirits, soft drinks and games machines.

Leasehold rent:

£31,500 per annum

Living accommodation:

Spacious 4 Bedroom Owners Accommodation. In addition., there are two adjoining 2 Bedroom Cottages which are used for letting.

Location:

Picturesque East Devon village