Skippers, 1 Terrace View, Horsecastles, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3HE

LOCATION

Sherborne, it is said, is one of the most beautiful towns in England. This Medieval and mellow-stoned Dorset town has a reputation for art, antiques and world famous schools.

As a consequence, visitors from all over the world come to the town which has a resident population of well over 10,000 who also provide a regular local trade.

Among Sherborne's many historic buildings are Sherborne Abbey, its manor house and independent schools.

This is a high quality location in which to live and run a business.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Entrance Vestibule
(1.2 m x 3 m)
With bristle mat, part tiled floor. Well decorated with inset light fittings.

Main Bar Seating Area
(7.9 m x 5.5 m)
Seating 26 with plenty of additional vertical drinking space.

A well-presented bar with stripped floor, part tiled floor, CCTV, wall mounted TV and a plethora of prints and ornaments to the wall.

Included within this area is:

Bar Servery
With panelled front.

Behind the bar there is a non-slip floor, two back bar refrigerators, tiled wall etc.

Second Seating Area
(5.9 m x 3.4 m)
Seating 14.

A characterful area with carpeted floor, part stone exposed walls, feature open fireplace and window seat.

Third Seating Area
(5.2 m x 6.9 m)
Seating 28.

Another well-presented area with carpeted floor, buttoned-back bench seating and dartboard.

Gents WC
Vestibule with tiled floor leading to:
(2.9 m x 2 m)
With three urinals, WC cubicle and wash hand basin.

Ladies WC
Vestibule leading to:
(3.9 m x 3.4 m)
With two WC cubicles, two wash hand basins, linoleum floor and half-tiled walls.

Commercial Kitchen
(8.6 m x 3.7 m)
With non-slip floor, florescent light fittings and a range of professional commercial kitchen equipment including overhead kitchen extract, 6-ring commercial hob and oven, double deep fat fryer, double deep bowl sink unit, commercial washing machine and access to walk-in fridge and walk-in freezer.

Cellar
(4.1 m x 3.2 m)
With florescent light fitting.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Internal staircase leading to landing:

Lounge
(3.6 m x 4.8 m)
Well-presented room with sash windows.

Bathroom
(2.3 m x 1.6 m)
With wood effect linoleum floor, low level flush WC, panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
(3.8 m x 4 m)
With tiled effect linoleum floor, wall and floor fitted kitchen units, part tiled walls, inset stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine, sash window and door leading to flat roof / seating area.

Carpeted stairs leading to Second Floor landing:

Bedroom 1
(3 m x 4 m)
With carpeted floor and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2
(2.3 m x 4.3 m)
With carpeted floor and casement window overlooking parks and playing fields.

OUTSIDE

Beer Garden
Situate to the side of the property and laid to lawn with seating for around 20.

Car Park
For around 20, also adjacent.

THE BUSINESS

Is currently open and trading with a temporary operator.

We do not have any profit and loss accounts that can be provided.

It is our view that a competent operator will achieve a weekly turnover of circa £8,000. We are unable to warrant any trading information.

TENURE

Skippers is available on the basis of a tenancy agreement with Red Oak Taverns.

The agreement will be free of tie in respect of Wines, Spirits & Non-Postmix Minerals.

Annual rent is quoted at £20,000.

Rateable Value
Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £9,900.