The Gatekeeper, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8DE
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- Primary use
- Pub
Key features
- Historic Grade II Listed pub/restaurant
- Exposed beams & Inglenook fireplaces
- Generous 3-bedroom owner's accommodation
- 60 cover restaurant 20 car customer car park
- Operating Profit In Excess of £99,000
- 70 cover trade garden. Energy Rating C
- Christie & Co Ref: 8856072
Description
This historic Grade II Listed pub is one of the oldest buildings in the village dating back to 1595 and provides a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. The Gatekeeper was previously called the New Inn and originally consisted of two 15th Century cottages. The building was converted to a pub in the 18th Century.
LocationSet in the Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty, the rural village of Etchinghill stands at the head of the beautiful Elham Valley.
Etchinghill itself has a highly regarded golf course and offers easy access to the nearby village of Lyminge. Hythe and the larger town of Folkestone are to the South (approximately 3.5 and 5 miles respectively) and to the North, the Cathedral City Of Canterbury (approximately 13 miles).
Ground floor entrance into the main bar area with central bar servery, circa 60 cover restaurant, customer toilets, fully equipped commercial kitchen with full extraction, pot wash area, walk-in chiller and dry storage areas. Beer cellar.
Fixtures & FittingsAll trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and our clients will provide a trade inventory.
External DetailsThere is a customer car park for 20 cars and a 70 cover trade garden.
Owner's AccommodationThree double bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen and bathroom.
The OpportunityOur clients have lovingly owned the pub for many years and are now looking to retire. The sale offers a great opportunity for a new operator to take full advantage of The Gatekeeper's great reputation and location with the captive audience of Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone and Dover.
We thoroughly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate this opportunity.
The business is predominantly owner run with a complement of full time and part time casual staff.
Trading InformationJanuary 2024 To October 2024 Turnover £593,567 Gross Profit £353,202 Operating Profit £99,903
Business RatesCurrent rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) is £23,900. This is the rateable value for the property. It is not what you pay in business rates or rent. Your local council uses the rateable value to calculate the business rates bill.
RegulatoryPremises Licence.
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- Listed building
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- Business for sale
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The Gatekeeper, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8DE
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