The Ship Inn, Bishop's Sutton, Alresford, SO24 0AQ

Description
A partially attached property with painted brick elevations with the main property being of two floors above street level under a multi-pitched tile roof with two pitched roof and a single flat roof extension to the rear. A single storey flat roof infill to rear connects to a separate single storey brick built living accommodation extension with brick and flint elevations under a pitched slate roof (with attic space). To the eastern flank is an attached single storey timber frame barn under a pitched slate roof. The property is situated in a plot of approximately 0.248 acres which benefits from a car park and garden.

Location
The property is located in the village of Bishop's Sutton approximately 1 mile east of the attractive Georgian market town of Alresford, approximately 62 miles south west of London and Winchester and 9 miles east of Winchester. The property occupies a prominent location at the entry to the village on the B3047 at the junction of Bighton Lane; approximately 0.9 miles the east is the A31 which is a major arterial route which connects London to the South West across the counties of Surrey and Hampshire. The Long Barn Farm Cafe is on the edge of the town.

Alresford is well known for its range of boutique independent retailers which are located on the two main thoroughfares; hospitality operators include Pulpo Negro, Caracoli, The Townhouse and The Horse & Groom P/H with Tesco. The town benefits from a local secondary school and is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Winchester City Council is the local authority.

Viewings
The business is trading so please do not approach the owners or staff directly, particularly if visiting as a customer (please check opening times on The Ship Inn website). Formal viewings can be arranged by appointment with Savills.

Terms
The property is currently operated under a lease agreement. The Landlord is prepared to grant a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease subject to terms to be agreed. The guide rent is £30,000 per annum exclusive of VAT. The fixtures and fittings will be acquired guiding an approximate value of £30,000. Stock is valued in addition upon completion.

Specifications
Ground floor commercial space comprising a bar servery and three distinct customer areas with each configured to seat the following; front (12), mid-restaurant (22) and rear (16) plus bar stools (4). Ancillary areas include a trade kitchen, storage and customer WCs to the side. A small basement cellar provides storage. Living accommodation is located within the main pub building at first floor comprising 2-bedrooms, reception, kitchen and bathroom and over the ground and attic level to the rear extension. To the rear is an annexe with ground floor reception and kitchen and attic level bedroom and bathroom.

Planning & Conservation
The property is Grade II listed and is recorded as a late 18th Century building. We understand the property is not located in a Green Belt , AONB or conservation area but is within the South Downs National Park. Under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) the property should be under the category Sui Generis (public house).

Services
We understand all mains electricity and water are connected. Gas is provided by LPG tank and drainage and waste via a septic tank.

Premises Licence
The property benefits from a premises licence which permits the sale of alcohol Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 23:30, Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 00:30 and Sunday 12:00 - 23:30. Permitted opening hours are + 30 minutes.

Rating
The subject property is on the April 2023 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £5,900. The property should therefore not attract business rates being under the threshold. Please check for up to date information.