Hotel & Leisure Property For Sale LISSINGTON,, LINCS, LN3 5AE

AWASH WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER DATING BACK TO THE TIMES OF THE SPANISH AMMADA A MOST PLEASING FREEHOUSE AND FAMILY HOME SET IN THE LINCS VILLAGE OF LISSINGTON

A UNIQUE AND RARE OPPORTUNITY OFFERED FREEHOLD AT £499,000 TO INCLUDE FIXTURES AND FITTINGS GOOD WILL + S.A.V
Gently trading at clients convenience circa £260,000 pa inc vat 72% Wet – same family owners 32 years
English Country Tavern “atmosphere, low original ship beamed Lounge & Dining (40+) – period bar & sep games (36+)
Pretty mature gardens (100+) and parking (32)
“Gold Standard” blend of history & opportunity
Exceptional 4 bed roomed owners accom plus optional 3 bed cottage
Ideal Freehold purchase


Built originally around 1560 a time when Sir Francis Drake locked swords with the Spanish Armada for the honour of Queen Elizabeth 1st, God and Country (not to mention for his own well being and financial advantage) the property is of washed brick construction under pitched tiled roofs and has been subsequently extended over the centuries. LOUNGE BAR & DINING ROOM (40+) oozes charm and character with low ship beamed ceilings, panelled bow windows, fitted carpeting, fixed and loose seating to assorted polished tables and in the dining area a brick inset fireplace. The two areas can be separated by leaded light folding doors. CENTRAL BAR SERVERY is of reclaimed brick construction with oak supports built into the polished counter top and a bank of REAL ALE WICKETS. A full range of merchandising and trade optics are to the rear. LOCALS BAR & GAMES (36+) is a most pleasing period setting with a large roaring log fire set within a Tudor Brick fireplace. Furnished on a carpeted floor with bar stools, wooden chairs and fixed seating to square bar tables. Views over the gardens are afforded through panelled draped windows. A separate games room with pool table also double as a party room with effect lighting. Double doors lead out to the trade gardens. BEER CELLAR is to ground floor with REAL ALE Stillages and is fully chilled. CATERING KITCHEN is equipped and regularly caters for in excess of 50 to 60 covers. TOILET facilities are provided at several locations in both bar areas.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

Our clients have created an exceptional family home over there 32 years of ownership which comprises of 4 double bedrooms, one en-suite, superb lounge, fitted kitchen and modern family bathroom along with office cum study then a private garden.

EXTERNALS

A mature garden (100+) with access by way of double doors from the games room or with direct access from the side of the property is a “treasure” and a magnet in summer months. Parking is available for 32 vehicles

PREMISES LICENSES

The Premises License allows for the retail of alcohol all week 11 till 11 plus an extra 1 hour for diners. The business does not open Monday am and keeps its kitchen closed until Tuesday, then on opens traditional hours 12 noon till 2.30pm and 6.30pm till 11 pm. This affords plenty of scope to develop the catering business further if so required. A personal license will be required and our training associate can assist with this and other trade related training.

TENURE

We are instructed to offer the property and business for sale as TOTALLY FREEHOLD

SERVICES

We are advised that the business has mains electric, water, septic tank with LPG gas connected.

THE BUSINESS

Our clients have enjoyed a relaxed family life for the past 32 years bringing up their family in a most extraordinary favoured circumstance and are now slowly easing into retirement. Sales over the previous 5 years have averaged £264,535 pa inc vat on a split of 72% Wet to 28% Dry. Barrelage (288 pints) is running at 42 brs Draught, 88 Keg plus composite Wines, Spirits and Minerals.Net profits will be discussed by our clients at official viewings. Bottom line Net Profits for this style of business could show 30% to 35% and we believe that with a new energetic owner sales of £350,000 are within easy reach cascading down to Net Profits in excess of £100,000.

JUST WHAT AN INTERESTING AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY THIS IS, A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION WITH UNBRIDLED GROWTH POTENTIAL AND AMAZING FAMILY LIFE STYLE – DO NOT LET IT PASS BY