The White Hart, 2 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3PX

LOCATION

Sherborne, it is said, is one of the most beautiful towns in England.

This Medieval and mellow-stoned Dorset town has a reputation for art, antiques, world famous schools and sits on the edge of the River Yeo.

As a consequence, visitors from all over the world come to the town which has a resident population of well over 10,000, who also provide a regular local trade.

Among Sherborne's many historic buildings are Sherborne Abbey, its manor house and independent schools.

The White Hart is situated at the northern end of Cheap Street and is close to the junction of the A30.

Cheap Street is effectively Sherborne's main high street, occupied by a number of independent and nationally recognised retailers.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Entrance

From the street into:

Trading Area
Seats around 69 throughout.

Consists of three interlinking trading areas across the front of the building of equal size.

With 'olde worlde' style - low ceilings, exposed beams, partly exposed stone and brick to the internal walls.

Bar Servery

Games Room
At the rear with a pool table, darts board and TV.

This space also doubles up as a staging area for live bands and with live sports, pub teams and entertainment.

Snug
Within the "heart" of the property for a small group of customers.

Ladies WC

Gents WC

Commercial Kitchen
A good sized well-equipped kitchen.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Well presented throughout. Is a flat accessed via a separate external entrance to:

Bedroom 1
A double room.

Bedroom 2
A double room.

Bedroom 3
A double room.

Kitchen

Lounge

Bathroom

Office
With safe.

OUTSIDE

To the front there is a table licence from the local authority for five tables that seat 10 customers.

To the rear is some store areas.

THE PROPERTY

Is a Grade II listed, two-storey, end of terrace building of mellow-stone under a tiled roof.

THE BUSINESS

Is open and trading.

We are advised that recent weekly sales have been as high as £8,000 (gross) as run by a temporary management team.

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

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced operator to run a busy and lively community public house.

TENURE

The White Hart is available on the basis of a 5-year agreement with Red Oak Taverns.

There will be a tie for beers, ciders and lagers (free of tie for wines, spirits and non-postmix minerals).

Annual rent in the first year is £19,500.

Rateable Value
Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £18,500.