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DESIRABLE CHARACTER UNOPPOSED FREEHOLD INN LOCATED WITHIN THE PICTURESQUE AFFLUENT LINCOLNSHIRE VILLAGE OF WILSFORD

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SOLD BY GUY SIMMONDS

  • Wonderful character village inn just off the A153 nestled between the A1 and A15 being close to Belton House, Grantham and Sleaford
  • Bar area with split level, exposed wooden ceiling beams and exposed stone walls
  • Lounge/Dining with exposed stone walls, feature Inglenook fireplace with open coal fire and exposed wooden ceiling beams
  • Conservatory/Dining - a multi-use room with exposed stone walls.
  • Lovely split-level rear ‘Sun Trap’ patio and grassed enclosed beer garden (24+) Car Park (circa 20)
  • 3 bedroom owner’s accommodation
  • Advised turnover of £246,892 (inc VAT) year end March 2019.
A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A LOVELY VILLAGE FREEHOLD INN


ASKING PRICE £320,000 FREEHOLD TO INCLUDE FIXTURES AND FITTINGS, GOODWILL, EXCLUDING S.A.V.

Location

This charming 19th Century village inn is located in the affluent picturesque Lincolnshire village of Wilsford nestled between the A1 and A15 motorways. Wilsford has a Post Office, a church & village hall and is located on the regular main bus route that runs between Grantham and Sleaford. The village stands in undulating countryside on some of the best-known walking routes in the UK and is close to the bustling market towns of both Sleaford (four miles) and Grantham (seven miles). The historic market town of Newark is a 20 mile drive away. Local points of interest include the Grade I listed National Trust ‘Belton House’ with its PGA championship approved golf course ‘Belton Woods’ directly across the road. The local road links are excellent with easy access to the A1/A52/A15 and A17 all being close by.

THE PROPERTY

Occupying a prominent main road corner location this character property is of a stone-built structure under a pitched, tiled roof.

A small entrance porch to the front of the property provides access to all the trading areas.

Bar area is a comfortable split level room that is fully carpeted with loose tables and chairs sitting in front of exposed stone walls and a lovely roaring log burner. Exposed wooden ceiling beams look down on a wooden bar server, darts throw and HDTV. The raised area is also fully carpeted and has a central pool table.

Lounge/Dining is a room that is full of character and rustic charm. Loose tables and chairs sit in front of exposed stone walls on a Tartan carpeted floor. Exposed wooden ceiling beams look down on a fabulous full-length feature Inglenook fireplace with an open coal fire built in. There is also a well-presented wooden bar server with two cask ale hand pulls on offer.

Conservatory/Dining is a bright extended room to the rear of the property that is fully carpeted and has loose tables and chairs able to be laid out to suit the occasion. This multi-use room is able to be used for dining, meetings or small functions. To one end is a door that leads out onto the lower level of the rear beer garden.

The latter two rooms provide dining for over 60 covers in normal times with the Bar Area proving seating for 25 plus standing room. Current covid-19 regulations may reduce these capacities.

Ladies and Gents W.C’s.

Well-equipped commercial Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and surfaces (appliances not tested). Dry goods and Fridge/Freezer store in stone-built store in private yard to rear.

Below Ground Floor Cellar with python and remote etc.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

The owner’s accommodation is situated on the first floor and briefly comprises: three bedrooms (two double: one single), small kitchen, lounge and bathroom.

EXTERNAL

To rear of the property is an attractive split level ‘sun trap’ Al Fresco area with slabbed patio and grassed garden. Wooden picnic benches (circa 24 covers) sit amongst colourful floral baskets, troughs and planters. Also to the rear, is the patrons’ car park for circa 20 cars.

TRADING HOURS

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

Mon-Sat 10am to 11pm

Sun 12noon to 10.30pm

Opening hours (pre-covid19) are:

Mon - Thurs 12noon/3pm & 6pm/11pm

Friday 12noon to 11pm

Sunday 12noon/3pm, 6pm/11pm

Sunday 12noon to 10.30pm

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

GENERAL REMARKS

The property and business is being offered for sale freehold (although we have not had sight of the title deeds) with vacant possession on completion. . We are advised that the inn benefits from LPG for cooking and heating (services not tested). Business rates payable TBC.

THE BUSINESS

Our client purchased the Freehold business in 2002 and built up an excellent reputation as a popular village inn offering quality drinks and food to a desirable clientele in comfortable surroundings. The business is currently operated by the owner’s tenant and has been for the past 5 years. Due to a change in circumstances, the property and business is now available to buy freehold. The business is the centre of the local community. With already having a solid trading foundation, the business offers new enthusiastic owner operators considerable potential to further increase the sales.

We are advised that turnover to March 2019 was £246,892 (incl VAT) with a good net profit.

Viewing appointments must be made by contacting Guy Simmonds by email: sales@guysimmonds.co.uk

Details prepared: April 2021

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