The village of Pencombe stands in the rural countryside of northeast Herefordshire, some 3.5 miles from the market town of Bromyard which lies on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border. It is an idyllic rural setting standing between the valleys of the rivers Frome and Lugg; Pencombe being a sought-after, desirable residential location commanding high values for its exclusive properties. Set in the very centre of the village is the centuries old Wheelwrights Arms, which is reputed to date back to 1512 but surprisingly is not listed. It is designed for ease of management with a one bar operation arranged around a central servery, although there is a considerable amount of ground floor non trading area which is poorly used so the bar and restaurant facilities could possibly be extended further. There is good owners' accommodation and ample external areas.
TRADE AREAS
Entrance into OPEN PLAN BAR AREA which is arranged on split levels and organised around a 'U' shaped BAR SERVERY which is a fulcrum of the trading area. The servery has panelled frontage on three sides, together with mirror display back fitting. The room is part carpeted and has part quarry tile floor, fixed pew wall seating and loose Mates and wheelback chairs currently arranged throughout for approximately 50 customers. Feature fireplace with stone surround and beamed lintel over, with cast iron solid fuel burner installed.

The CATERING KITCHEN is of good size although only partially fitted to commercial standard. It has quarry tile floor, domestic units, tiled walls and a selection of stainless steel catering effects. Adjacent, there is an extremely large FREEZER ROOM as well as a DRY STORE. To the rear of the main trading area is a set of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.

Good size, on level BEER CELLAR with delivery access from the side of the premises.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
At first floor is the private accommodation which is arranged as follows: DOMESTIC KITCHEN, LARGE LOUNGE with feature beamed walls. BEDROOM 1, double with walk-in dressing room with fitted wardrobes. BEDROOM 2 of double size. BATHROOM with suite of wash hand basin, WC and bath with shower over.

EXTERNAL
To the front of the property is a draw-on FORECOURT AREA with car parking spaces for approximately 10 vehicles. There is also space for 'A' frame picnic style bench seats on either side of the oak framed porch, which also has fitted seating within. To the rear is a gravelled BEER GARDEN, partially patioed, which could cater for 40+ customers if fully furnished. This does, however, need landscaping. There is a sectionally constructed OUTBUILDING.

This property was acquired by our clients some sixteen years ago. Although they operated it themselves for the first two years, it was always an investment purchase and the property has been let to independent tenants over the subsequent 15 years. Therefore no trading accounts are available and prospective purchasers will need to reach their own conclusion as to the potential trade and profitability which can be enjoyed at this outlet.

FREEHOLD £220,000 to include fixtures and fittings.

This property has been elected for VAT. However, as the sale is a transfer of a going concern, VAT is not being charged on the sale price. Prospective purchasers will subsequently need to make their own option to tax.

A Premises Licence is held for the supply of alcohol between the hours of 11.00-23.00 Monday to Sunday.Mains electricity, water and sewerage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.

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Rateable Value: £3,385 (1st April 2017 to present) £1,500 (1st April 2023)