Pub for sale
The Horse and Jockey, Church End, Ravensden, MK44 2RR
Guide Price
£650,000
Property Description
Commercial information
- Business for sale
Key features
- Affluent village location
- Bar & separate restaurant areas (86 total)
- Trade gardens (46 seating) & Car park
- 2-bedroom owner's accommodation
- Excellent condition throughout
- Annual takings of £510,000 (net of vat). Energy Rating C
Full description
Tenure: Freehold
Description
2-storey character detached property of brick construction under a pitched clay tiled roof with single storey additions to the side and rear and part colour rendered elevations. set in its own grounds consisting of very well maintained lawned and patio trade gardens, car park and an enclosed storage yard to the rear.
Internally, the trade areas, which are in immaculate condition, consist of a bar area and 2-section restaurant area. The upper floors provide 2-bedroom owners accommodation.
The Horse and Jockey is a highly popular country pub located in the heart of the affluent and picturesque village of Ravensden, approximately 4.5 miles north-east of Bedford town centre and its large residential population and its various commercial/industrial areas.
Access to the immediate area is via the A421 to the south-east (3 miles) linking Bedford to Huntingdon and the busy A6 to the west (5 miles), providing easy road connections from Bedford to Kettering.
Public Trade Areas
Single bar operation consisting of:-
• Bar (16 seating)
• 2-section restaurant area (70 covers)
Additional Areas
• Ladies & Gents WC's
• Well equipped catering kitchen with outside chiller
• ground level beer cellar and store
All trade fixtures and fittings at present in the property will be included in the sale with the exception of one or two personal items..
External Details• Well maintained lawned gardens, raised decking and patio areas (45 seating)
• Car park (25 spaces)
• Enclosed storage yard.
Arranged on the first floor and consisting of:-
• 2- bedrooms,
• Lounge
• Bathroom
The Horse and Jockey has been operated by the current owners for a number of years, building an superb reputation by trading as an independently run country pub with an emphasis on serving good quality traditional pub food. Various meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian dishes (average spend per head £10-£15 lunchtimes & £20-£23 evenings) are served in addition to blackboard specials and Sunday roasts.
Trade is drawn from the immediate surrounding towns and villages as well as from Bedford Town as well as a strong local following.
Whilst trade is currently at healthy levels, there is scope to increase revenue further by extending the current trade areas to provide additional cover space.
The business is currently run by the owners with the assistance of 3 full time and 7 part time staff as and when required.
The current staff will transfer with the business in accordance with TUPE regulations.
We are advised by the owners, annual takings are approximately £510,000 (net of VAT). The current trade split is 65% food sales and 35% wet sales. More detailed information can be provided following a full viewing of the business.
Trading HoursThe business currently operates:-
Tuesdays to Sundays 12 noon to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm.
Saturdays 12 noon to 11pm.
Closed all day Monday.
Premises licence
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Nearest stations
- Bedford (3.6 mi)
- Bedford St. Johns (3.8 mi)
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