The Bell Inn, Higher Street, Curry Mallet, Somerset TA3 6SY

LOCATION

The Bell Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the historic village of Curry Mallet, which is situated halfway between Taunton and Ilminster. It is approximately a 5-minute drive to the A378 and 10 minutes to the A358.

Curry Mallet is nestled above the Somerset Levels and boasts a village farm shop, church, primary and pre-school, village hall and an historic Manor House with tea rooms.

Much of the surrounding farmland is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall estate.

William Malet (born before 1175-1215), feudal baron of Curry Mallet in Somerset, was one of the guarantors of Magna Carta. In 1190, he accompanied King Richard the Lionheart on his third crusade.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Open-Plan Bar
(9.5 m x 8.5 m)
Seats around 60 in various areas which are separated by other character features.

There is a heavily beamed ceiling, dark wood panelling, carpeted floor and a large wood-burning stove in the centre of this attractive trading area.

Bar Servery
Has brick front with oak top and is fully fitted behind with a range of equipment including two back bar fridges, touch screen till, professional coffee machine etc.

Vestibule to:

Gents WC
With tiled floor, two urinals and separate WC.

Ladies WC
With tiled floor and one WC cubicle.

Commercial Kitchen
(3.7 m x 3.2 m)
A professionally fitted kitchen with overhead extract, 6-ring hob with commercial oven, double deep fat fryer, Infernus combination oven, bain-marie and a range of refrigerated equipment and workstations.

In addition, there is a separate double bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer and overhead rinsing arm.

Store Room

Cellar
A recently refurbished cellar.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Internally approached via a carpeted stairway leading to:

Landing with access to:

Lounge
(3.7 m x 4 m)
A double aspect room with sash windows, well presented with carpeted floor.

Bedroom 1
(3.8 m x 4.3 m)
With stripped wooden floor.

Bedroom 2
(3.9 m x 4 m)
With sash window and carpeted floor.

Bathroom
With low level flush WC, panelled bath with overhead electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and shelving. Very well presented.

Kitchen
(2.4 m x 6.3 m)
Well presented with wall and floor kitchen units, inset stainless steel sink unit, inset electric oven and hob.

OUTSIDE

To the side is an attractive gravel customer seating area for around 30 customers.

Beyond this is a patio space.

Covered Seating Area
A professionally fitted outside space seating 16 with decked flooring, external heaters and pitched tiled roof.

THE PROPERTY

Stands detached over two storeys under a pitched tiled roof.

There is oil-fired central heating, mains electric to the building and bottled gas for the oven.

The building has been well maintained and the owner has ensured that all services and compliance matters are in order and in date.

The new owner has made many improvements over the last 18 months including a new Hive smart heating system (including several new radiators), newly laid out garden refurbishment, secondary glazing to the downstairs sash windows, new oil tank and a complete electrical overhaul with new consumer box etc. (certified until 2028).

THE BUSINESS

Has been owned and operated by our client for the past 18 months.

Our client is a single lady and family commitments force her to move to a different part of the country.

Previously, the pub had been in the same hands for around 20 years.

The Bell Inn opens just 5 days a week with a limited food offer.

In the first financial years turnover of our client, the business showed a turnover of around £200,000 with a net profit of circa £78,000 if there was a working couple in situ.

We think that there is significantly extra scope to improve on this level of trade.

TENURE

Freehold.

Rateable Value
There are no rates payable under Rural Business rates.