Beautiful and Successful 17th Century Grade II Listed Inn with Letting Rooms Situated in the Heart of the Picturesque and Sought After Village of Shepton Beauchamp, South Somerset. Genuine Retirement Sale after 16 Years. Character Main Bar Restaurant/Function Room Dining Room (Total of 75 Covers) Residents Lounge Skittle Alley Decked & Terraced Trade Gardens Large Car Park Separate Annex with 4 Well Presented En Suite Letting Rooms Self Contained Flat Currently Let Substantial and Well Appointed 3 Bed Owners Accommodation with Separate Domestic Kitchen LOCATION The is situated in the popular and picturesque Shepton Beauchamp, a thriving village with a 13th Century Church, Primary School, Post Office, other small businesses and sports clubs. The village is popular with families and retirees who enjoy living in this charming village with a great community atmosphere and its accessibility to the A303 and other towns and villages in the south Somerset area. The A303 links London to the Westcountry just beyond the town of Ilminster which is approximately 4 miles distant. The county town of Taunton and regional towns of Yeovil and Honiton are all within a short drive as is the beautiful Jurassic coast, situated between East Devon and Dorset. Rail links are found at Crewkerne connecting to Waterloo in London with airports at Exeter and Bristol. There is a wealth of places of interest, historic houses, gardens and other visitor attractions within easy reach of the including Barrington Court, East Lambrook Manor Gardens, Montacute House, Muchelney Abbey, Hayes Motor Museum, the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wells Cathedral and Clarkes Village in Street, to name a few. DESCRIPTION This stunning Grade II Listed property is constructed of Ham stone under a pitched tiled roof. The deceptively large property fronts the heart of this picture postcard village and extends up a gentle incline behind. The property has been beautifully renovated and restored over the term of our client s ownership with a significant single storey brick built letting accommodation annex situated to the rear, built approximately eight years ago. The outside areas have been extensively landscaped with a skittle alley to the side. Ref No: 3302 650,000 Freehold
The accommodation comprises:- ENTRANCE PORCH Leading to MAIN BAR Character trading area with exposed ceiling beams and focal, centrally positioned Bar Servery. Inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burner, split level seating for circa 26. Flat screen TV. RESTAURANT/FUNCTION Situated to the rear with approximately 30 covers over split levels served by interconnecting Bar Servery with coffee machine. Carvery Unit. BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM Continued in the same style with Inglenook fireplace (with electric fire), flat screen TV. Storage cupboard. Circa 20 covers. GROUND FLOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BEER CELLAR Door to outside. LADIES & GENTS CLOAKROOMS RESIDENTS LOUNGE/RECEPTION With 2 sofas, tiled floor and vaulted roof. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN Well equipped with full extraction, non slip flooring. WASH UP & UTILITY AREA BAR SERVERY With cash register, 2 wine fridges, 2 bottle fridges and back bar fittings. OUTSIDE SKITTLE ALLEY LETTING ACCOMMODATION Annex with 4 well-appointed and individual en suite letting rooms. One of which is the Bridal/Executive Suite with four-poster bed, jacuzzi and corner walk-in shower. All rooms have en suite facilities, flat screen TVs and tea & coffee making facilities. BOILER ROOM With additional drinks/bottle storage area. STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE TRADING AREA Arranged over 2 levels, part decked, part paved with traditional pub benches. RONDARVEL TIMBER SMOKING SHELTER With light and heat. LARGE GRAVELED CAR PARK To the rear with access to the lane.
SELF CONTAINED STUDIO FLAT (CURRENTLY LET) Comprising: OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN With breakfast bar. SEPARATE BATHROOM OWNERS ACCOMMODATION Situated at First floor. A spacious and very well presented flat in excellent order throughout, comprising; LARGE LIVING ROOM With triple aspect. SEPARATE DOMESTIC KITCHEN With fitted units and appliances. 3 LARGE DOUBLE ROOMS SEPARATE FAMILY BATHROOM LARGE ATTIC SPACE GENERAL INFORMATION RATEABLE VALUE 11,250. Please note this is note rates payable. For more information, we advise you contact the local billing authority, South Somerset District Council, Tel. 01935 462462. BUSINESS The is a quintessential English village Inn, popular with locals and regulars and also the constant throng of visitors who are either stopping over for a night or wishing to explore this beautiful part of South Somerset. The Duke of York offers a warm welcome with a superb selection of real ales and ciders, complimented by an excellent range of wines. The Inn offers a traditional pub menu with a great selection of specials making the most of the best of local produce from the area, cooked fresh to order. The Sunday carvery is particularly popular as are the regular steak nights held at the. The property has 4 en suite letting rooms which compliment the Inn and provides a strong additional revenue with knock on trade in the bar and restaurant. There is also a separate self-contained flat, currently let, however this has previously been used as a fifth letting room/suite. The rooms are available through the Eviivo booking portal with tariffs ranging from 70-90 per night on a B&B basis. The receives excellent reviews and is currently achieving 5/5 on Tripadvisor. The prides itself in being at the centre of the community with a regular timetable of events held at the Inn. Skittle teams play almost every night of the week with regular bingo charity nights bringing in plenty of the villagers.
Our clients have been at the Inn for 16 years and are now looking to retire. Whilst trade is well established, there is undoubtedly huge potential for new owners to energise the business further and to grow trade. The turnover for Year End April 2017 was 235,711 ex VAT with a particularly strong adjusted net profit. Further trading figures will be provided to bona fide interested parties following a formal viewing through the Sole Selling Agents, Bettesworths. SERVICES We are informed the premises is connected to electricity, water and drainage. There is no gas supply to the village. The property also benefits from a recently installed CCTV system with 12 cameras. INVENTORY To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects. STOCK Wet and Dry stock in trade and Bar Glassware will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion. EPC EXEMPT
9 29/30 Fleet Street Torquay Devon TQ1 1BB IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents.