The Fox & Hounds, Back Nook, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JY

The Fox & Hounds is a traditional North Yorkshire freehouse, offering a warm welcome to all and priding itself on good quality, honest, home cooked food and well kept beer. Offered for sale for the first time in 18 years, opportunities to purchase such robust businesses in these locations are few and far between.

The pub is incredibly well supported by the local village community and many of the residents are regular customers. Many tourists descend on the village during the busy summer months and the pub benefits significantly from their custom.

Situated just off the A684 near Aysgarth, West Burton is a true hidden treasure in the valley of Bishopdale, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Just a short walk from the centre of West Burton is West Burton Falls, a pretty waterfall that was famously sketched by the artist Turner during his tour of Yorkshire in 1816.

The bustling market town of Leyburn lies approximately six miles to the north east and offers an abundance of licensed and leisure businesses as well as boasting a strong retail offering.

The well renowned Aysgarth Falls, which have been a tourist attraction for over 200 years, lie just two miles north of the village and attract thousands of visitors to the area each year.

The ground floor comprises the main area which is decorated in a traditional style and maintained to a high standard, seating up to 30 customers, with darts throw area and wall mounted televisions showing Sky Sports and BT Sports.

The breakfast/dining room offers table and chair seating for 26 customers.

Ancillary areas include a large, fully fitted, commercial grade catering kitchen with separate pot wash area, beer cellar and a store room housed within an outbuilding.

Fixtures and fittings are included with the exception of items that are personal to our clients.

A short walk across a rear courtyard takes you to a stone built, two storey accommodation block. All rooms are en suite and come with a double bed as standard but some can be used as family or twin rooms. Two of the bedrooms are at ground floor level and are more accessible and the other four rooms are at first floor level.

There is a laundry room at ground floor level as well as a linen cupboard at first floor level.

To the front of the pub there is picnic style seating for approximately 30 customers, under two newly erected retractable awnings.

At first floor level above the main trade area are three, good size bedrooms as well as lounge, kitchen and two bathrooms.

The Fox & Hounds has been under the same ownership for 18 years, is extremely well established and holds an impeccable reputation with locals and visitors alike. A well rounded business offering offering security via multiple income streams from a food, beverage and accommodation sales, the business still has scope to grow in the hands of an enthusiastic operator looking to drive sales. Our clients are seeking retirement and deliberately do not run it to its full capacity.

The business is owner-operated by a partnership who are supported by a team of full and part time staff.

The pub and restaurant operate as one business. For year ended 31st March 2022 this business turned over £332,070, producing net profits of £59,391 and after reasonable adjustments, an adjusted profit of £68,973.

The letting rooms operate as a separate business. For year ended 31st March 2022 this business turned over £69,791 producing an adjusted net profit of £38,989.

Combined net turnover for 31st March 2022 was £401,861, with adjusted net profits of £106,962.

Both turnover and profitability are ahead of previous years, including pre-covid

The Rateable Value as at 1 April 2023 is £10,700. Confirmation of actual rates payable should be sought from the relevant Local Authority.

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