Hark To Bounty Inn, Townend, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3EP

Description
The Property, which forms part of the historic Slaidburn Estate, comprises a large two-storey grade II listed building dating back to the early 17th century and late 18thcentury. The Property is of sandstone rubble construction beneath a pitched slate roof.

The ground floor built footprint of the Property amounts to approximately 5,390 square feet and the total site area extends to 0.57 acres.

Location
Slaidburn is a rural village in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire in the north west of England. The village is located in the valley of the River Hodder, approximately8.7 miles north of Clitheroe, 19.5 miles east of Lancaster and 20.5 miles north east of Preston. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers at the nearby Stocks Fishery.

The Property is situated in a prominent corner position at the confluence of Town end and the B6478, which is the main through fare through the village. The surrounding area comprises mainly residential premises with some independent commercial operators (e.g. YHA Slaidburn, Central Stores, and Bowland Chocolate) fronting the Broad. To the east of the Property is the Slaidburn Village Hall and to the south is Slaidburn’s historic St Andrew’s Church.

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The accommodation comprises the following areas:

Accomodation
The internal accommodation is arranged over basement, ground, and first floor:

At basement level there is a large beer cellar and associated stores.

The ground floor comprises the principal trading accommodation which is split between pub lounges, restaurant dining areas, and games area with approximately 110 covers.

To the first floor, there is letting accommodation providing 7 en-suite letting rooms (including a mix of single, twin and double rooms), as well as an extensive function room which we understand was previously used as the local court in the early 19th century. In additional, there is private living accommodation comprising two bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Externally, there is a car park for approximately 20 vehicles at the rear of the property and outbuildings used to the side and rear of the Property used for storage.

Tenure
The Property is held freehold on title number LAN181563.

The Property is available To Let on a new agreement. Flexible terms are available and it is envisaged that a Guide Rent of £35,000 per annum will apply on free of tie terms. The lease will be drawn on effectively Full Repairing and Insuring terms for a term to be agreed - please enquire for further details.

Asking Price
Leasehold offers invited. Our client would consider offers in the region of £35,000 per annum, the term of which is negotiable.

Also, our client is open to inviting separate rental offers on the Old Post Office building, which comprises a family size en-suite letting room, situated directly opposite the Hark to Bounty Property.

Rating
The subject Property is entered in the 2023 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £11,800.

Planning
The Property is a Grade II listed building and is located within Slaidburn Conservation Area.

The Business
The Property is currently open for trading. The current lease is to terminate on 25 October 2024 and possession should be available from that date.

License
The Property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003.

Fixtures and Fittings
No fixtures and fittings will be included in the letting unless agreed by separate negotiation.

Energy Performance Certificate
Figures stated are exclusive of VAT (if applicable). VAT and SDLT may be applicable at the prevailing rate.

VAT and Stamp Duty Land Tax
Figures stated are exclusive of VAT (if applicable). VAT and SDLT may be applicable at the prevailing rate.

Legal Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on prospective tenants. Prospective tenants may need to provide proof of identity and residence. Further details are available upon request.

Viewing
All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole letting agents Savills.