The Kings Arms, 5 Market Square, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7HF

LOCATION

St Just is a town in the Penwith district of Cornwall. It lies along the B3306 road, which connects St Ives to the A30 road.

The parish encompasses the nearby settlements of Trewellard, Pendeen and Kelynack. It is bounded by the parishes of Morvah to the north-east, Sancreed and Madron to the east, St Buryan and Sennen to the south and by the sea in the west.

The town is the most westerly in mainland Britain and is situate approximately 7.8 miles (18 minutes), via the A3071, from Penzance. It is the nearest town to Lands' End and close to many famous Cornish landmarks like St Michaels Mount.

St Just lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of only two towns included within the Cornwall AONB.

Our subject property is a very traditional Cornish public house set deep into Poldark territory and situated on the town square at the centre of all activities in St Just, benefiting from the strong tourist trade and local support.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Entrance
From the street into a half-timbered vestibule with large glazed front door.

Leads to a small flagstone area, to the left of which is:

Snug Area / Trading Area 1
(3.3 m x 3.7 m)
Seating 14.

A carpeted bar area with painted rendered walls, exposed stone and windows with views out onto Market Square. Panelled wood ceiling with traditional wooden beams.

To the right of the entrance is:

Trading Area 2
(4 m x 6 m)
A carpeted space with seating for 18 and vertical drinking space for a further 10.

This area has a traditional granite stone open fireplace, flatscreen TV. Wood panelled walls and exposed stone with window overlooking Market Square.

Bar Servery
With varnished wooden front with hardwood top.

Behind the bar servery is non-slip flooring, coffee machine, double bottle cooler, wine cooler, glass washer and single bottle cooler.

Leading from this area is:

Further Snug Area / Trading Area 3
(3.8 m x 6 m)
Seats 8.

Carpeted with exposed stone and wooden panelled walls.

Leading from this is:

Trading Area 4
(2.1 m x 4.4 m)
Seats 10.

Carpeted with wood panelled walls.

Trading Area 5
(8.1 m x 5 m)
A carpeted dining area seating 28 with many original features. Half-panelled wood and exposed stone walls, working fireplace with log burner. This area also has panelled ceilings with traditional beams.

Bar Servery
With a tiled walkway and connects with the first Bar Servery and therefore has the same equipment.

Leading from this area are:

Ladies WC
Quarry tile floor and tiled walls. With two low level flush WCs and two wash hand basins.

Gents WC
Quarry tile floor and tiled walls. With three urinals, one low level flush WC and wash hand basin.

Also leading from this area:

Commercial Kitchen
(3.7 m x 2.6 m)
Well equipped with 6-burner cooker, microwave, fridges, glass washer and double sink, extraction hood and deep fat fryer, stainless steel prep surfaces. The area has UPVC cladding throughout.

A small vestibule leads out to an 'L-shaped' yard for deliveries and:

Cellar
Is above ground.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Is accessed from within the pub, via a carpeted staircase to a small lading area and comprises of:

Bedroom 1
(4.3 m x 3.4 m)
A good-sized double room.

Bedroom 2
(5.8 m x 4.4 m)
A large double room.

Bedroom 3 / Office
(3 m x 2.3 m)

Lounge
(4.5 m x 3.5 m)
A spacious lounge.

Shower Room
(1.5 m x 2.5 m)
A white suite - shower, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.

Kitchen
(3 m x 2.3 m)
With some fitted units.

Bathroom
(2.1 m x 1.7 m)
Tiled throughout. A white suite - bath, low level flush WC and wash hand basin.

There is a good level of investment planned for the private accommodation.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the pub, on granite pavement, with picnic bench seating for 24 overlooking the square.

THE PROPERTY

The building is of Cornish granite construction under a slate roof and is located in a small terrace Market Square.

THE BUSINESS

Is currently open and trading.

We do not hold any accounting information nor can we warrant any trading figures.

TENURE

The business is available on the basis of a brand new tenancy agreement (initially TAW) with St Austell Brewery. The 5-year tenancy is protected by the Landlord & Tenant Act (therefore fully renewable).

There will be a wet tie to St Austell Brewery for wet sales products.

Annual rent is negotiable.

Rateable Value
Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £24,250.