The Farmers Freehouse, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NE

An older style detached property with predominantly white colour-washed elevations and part tile hanging, under a tiled roof, set on a generous sized plot which can allow for further development, subject to planning and landlord's consent.

This imposing public house is located in a village near the town of Haywards Heath where there is a main line railway station with services to London in around 45-55 minutes.There is good road access to surrounding areas and to the M23, thereon on to the M25 north to London and south to Brighton.The business enjoys a wide catchment area.

The business is mainly set up as a food-led operation, having a good size bar (16 covers), lounge (12 covers), restaurant (52 covers), games room (20 covers), function room (35 covers), store rooms and a beer cellar.Customer WC's, separate disabled WC, fully fitted trade kitchen with a good range of stainless steel equipment, wash up area and two store rooms.

There are two store rooms on the second floor.

The trade fixtures and fittings are included in the asking price, with the exception of any personal items.

The property is set on a plot of c. two acres, with a generous tarmac car park (41 spaces) and parking overflow on grass (35 spaces). There is also a garage.

The trade gardens are extensive with seating for c. 200. These gardens are highlighted by a large decking area and seating under a large mature tree.

There is even more space in the grounds that have yet to be utilised and this could offer even more trade garden or extended car parking facilities.

Situated on the first floor, the owner's accommodation consists of a large bedroom, dressing room, lounge, kitchen and shower room.

Currently used as staff accommodation, this area could be suitable for conversion to letting rooms if required.

The business has been owned by the current family for eight years, during which time they have improved the business significantly, making it a popular destination venue, attracting customers both locally and from far and wide.

There is still ample scope to take the business to another level, especially by having the benefit of being a free of tie lease.

The business is run by one of the family members, along with a team of full time, part time and casual staff.

Full trading information will be provided following a formal viewing.

With the property sat on such a large plot, there is plenty of room to extend it further, subject to any planning and landlord's consents being obtained.

The property is held on a free of tie lease for a period of 20 years from 29 September 2017, with 12 years remaining.

The rateable value for the property from 1 April 2023 is £24,500. This is not what you will pay in business rates, but the Local Authority uses the rateable value to calculate what business rates are payable.

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