Little Dunmow

An exciting Business Freehold Opportunity with Living and Guest Suite Accommodation in a highly sought after location.

What we think at The Zoe Napier Group

This is a beautifully refurbished property offering a turn-key opportunity for any incoming buyer – particularly suited to an owner/operator who will take advantage of also residing at the property. Perhaps ideal for those looking to semi retire and downsize to the hospitality industry or equally as ideal for experienced, professionals. The location is brilliant with so much residential development in the area for local trade.

What the owners say

We extensively refurbished the premises to lease, which we successfully did. The premises is all ready for the new owner/occupier. We can offer private commercial finance, if required (strictly subject to status), as we realise that obtaining a commercial business without established accounts can prove difficult. This could therefore be a fabulous opportunity for the right buyers.

History & Background

The Pig and Truffle (formerly known as The Flitch of Bacon) is a remarkable Grade II Listed commercial building, with later additions, historically a village pub and more latterly aimed to provide fine dining with three rooms to let. The premises lends itself to an exciting business opportunity, serving the increasing local population (through the residential new builds) while offering excellent restaurant and lettable rooms to supplement yields.

Fully refurbished in 2021, the property offers an exciting turn-key opportunity with all chattels and equipment available strictly by separate negotiation. We understand that consent has been granted for A3 restaurants & cafes, A4 drinking establishments, E (g) Business and C1 Hotels. The refurbishment included a full refit with underfloor heating on the ground floor and with an interior design providing a private dining room with log burner to seat up to 14 covers, together with a restaurant area to the rear that can seat up to 40 covers as well as having an open bar kitchen area with a chefs table for two. Doors lead out to the rear courtyard where there is an area for a BBQ and a brick built pizza oven with space to seat a further 40 covers outside. An external staircase leads to the three beautifully presented en-suite bedrooms.

An internal staircase leads to the first floor managers accommodation, consisting three rooms and a bathroom.

While our client would prefer a straightforward cash buyer, they will consider a private finance arrangement with the buyer, strictly subject to status. In this instance a first charge would be applied for the duration of the loan until paid in full.

Setting & Location

Little Dunmow is a highly sought after village that lies between Felstead and Great Dunmow. The area is semi-rural while much of the land between Little Dunmow, Flitch Green and Felsted is land being developed for mostly middle and high-end residential homes, thus increasing the local population for potentially good local trade, alongside customers drawn from outside the area through reputation.

The property occupies much of its plot with vehicle access onto a private courtyard area. Customer parking is on the public lane and a public lay by opposite, where there are generally spaces given the semi-rural nature of its location.

Great Dunmow 2.3 miles (town centre) Felsted (and Felsted School) 2 miles* Chelmsford City 11 miles* London (City Airport) 41 miles*

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main entrance leads to the bar area for bottled drinks and wines. An attractive bar with bar stools and a separate area is set aside for occasional seating. A part screened glass partition depicting the restaurant’s name provides access to the private dining room with seating for up to 14 covers where there is a log burner. Access leads to service rooms and around to the kitchen and preparation rooms. The restaurant is located to the rear offering up to 40 covers with a part open kitchen, chef’s table. To one side is the wine storage cupboard/display and access to the cellar. The Kitchen is of excellent size, well equipped (equipment by negotiation) and offering excellent space for preparation, cooking stations and with access to walk in refrigeration/freezer/chiller units and on to the rear preparation and washroom.

Manager’s Accommodation

An internal staircase leads to three first floor rooms and a bathroom.

First Floor (Hotel)

An external staircase leads from the courtyard to the first-floor hotel rooms. These are very well presented with access off a reception hall.  The three large double rooms (named Gloucester, Sandy & Black and Saddleback) have independent access and each has a stylish en-suite.

External

The property faces onto the public highway between residential dwellings, with side gates that lead (with vehicle access) to the rear courtyard. A lovely private area, paved with features and with an outdoor BBQ area where there is also a brick-built pizza oven.

The site size is 468 meters squared (0.11 acres). 

AGENTS NOTES

• The registered Title is EX486757
• A valuation report carried out on behalf of our client is available to view on request.
• Rateable Value (as of October 2022) £23,000
• The property is a Listed Building UID 1307093
• All fixtures fittings, chattels and equipment available by separate negotiation