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The Bakers Arms, High Street Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 3PA

Guide Price
£575,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants
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Pub for sale

Key features

  • Country pub close to River Meon
  • Bar & restaurant (c.50), GIA 336 sqm
  • Run with full complement of staff
  • Net sales of £432,815 to March 2024
  • External seating 40, parking for 30 cars
  • Trade Split: 66%/34% food lead. EPC Exempt
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3858270

Description

Description

The Bakers Arms, a Grade II Listed establishment, dating back to the 18th Century. Acquired in 2006 by local owner-operators, it has been managed more recently. The pub, which has won awards, is renowned for its exquisite food and an array of quality beers served in a warm, casual atmosphere. It caters to a diverse clientele, including walkers, cyclists and those seeking destination dining. Additionally, the venue welcomes both dogs and children.

The property boasts two-bedroom owner's accommodation or staff residence, an open-plan bar/restaurant, and a seating area. It also provides ample parking at the side and rear, along with a gravel beer garden sheltered by a stretch tent.

The Bakers Arms Website

Site area: 0.26 acres
GIA: 336 Sqm

Location

The Bakers Arms is located in the charming village of Droxford in Hampshire, at the centre of the scenic Meon Valley, winding through the South Downs National Park. This acclaimed establishment is ideally situated only 10-15 miles away from the historic cities of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth, and is a one-hour journey from London.

Ground Floor

Open plan Bar/Restaurant seating 50 with central bar servery
Ladies & Gentleman's WC's
Commercial kitchen, pot wash area and walk in fridge
Lower group floor beer cellar

Fixtures & Fittings

The purchase price includes all trade fixtures and fittings, except for certain personal items. A detailed inventory will be made available to prospective buyers after an offer is accepted.

Services

We have been informed that all main services are connected.

External Details

Garden seating 40
Parking for 30 cars

Owner's Accommodation

The staff accommodation includes two double bedrooms, one of which is an en suite, spread across the first and second floors. It features a domestic kitchen, living room, bathroom, separate toilet, office, and various storage areas.

Staff

The business operates with a complete team of staff who fall under TUPE regulations and will be transferred along with the business.

Trading Information

Big Strawberry Inns Limited has reported accounts up to the 31st of March 2024, with a net turnover of £432,815 and a gross profit margin of 61%, while wage costs account for 20%. Further detailed financial information can be provided upon request.

The business's revenue is 66% food-led.

Tenure

The freehold is to be sold as a trading going concern (TOGC). The stock will be payable in addition to the purchase price upon completion (SAV).

Business Rates

Rateable value effective from 1 April 2023 is £32,500.

Regulatory

The property has opted for tax and we advise that any perspective purchaser consults an accountant prior to submitting an offer.

Premises Licence.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

The Bakers Arms, High Street Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 3PA

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Botley Station6.1 miles

About Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants

Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

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Where we work

We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 80 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

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