Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel, DL13

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of the North Pennines National Landscape, this traditional stone built country pub presents an exceptional CHAIN FREE opportunity for those seeking a thriving business with owner accommodation. Upon stepping into the property, you immediately see the time and investment that the current owners have committed to the property. With significant works carried out since 2020, including: rewiring; new cellar equipment installation; re-decoration; installation of new wood effect uPVC windows; new carpets in the first floor accommodation; and the creation of a beer garden.

The property offers an immediate warm welcome to guests with its immaculate presentation and abundance of character features, including exposed wooden ceiling beams and a charming multi-fuel burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. The bar area exudes a cosy and warm ambience, with its multiple seating areas that invite patrons to relax and unwind. The pool room, located beyond the bar area, provides an additional attraction for those who enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional country pub. Step outside to the thoughtfully designed beer garden, set on composite decking, and offering a peaceful and inviting setting for patrons to relax with a drink and enjoy the fresh air.

The inclusion of first floor accommodation provides the added incentive for those looking for a live-in business. The accommodation comprises of a large double bedroom, spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, and a storage room that could also be used as an office. With new carpets and uPVC windows throughout, the property provides the opportunity for new owners to move in immediately and continue the pub’s success.

The current opening hours are:

Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00
Thursday 17:00 - 23:00
Friday 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday 16:00 - 23:00

Food is currently served on Thursdays and Saturdays and only limited by the time which the current owners have available, however there is great viability for new owners to extend opening hours and food serving times if desired.

Front Porch

1.02m x 2.16m

- Providing external access from the front of the property via a composite door
- Further wooden internal door with clear glass pane providing access to the main bar area
- Coir matting covering the whole floor area
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Ceiling light fitting
- Emergency exit light
- Wall mounted hand sanitising unit

Bar

8.69m x 4.64m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via the front porch and providing onward access to the pool room, WC's, pub kitchen, and a staircase that rises to the first floor accommodation
- 2 wood effect uPVC windows to the front and Southern aspect
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Electric fire to Eastern side
- Multi-fuel burning stove with back boiler to Western side set on stone hearth in an inglenook fireplace
- Multiple seating areas with integrated upholstered benches
- Fitted bar with hardwood top and decorative wooden panel exterior
- Free-standing fridge
- Integrated storage shelving
- Behind bar ceiling light fittings
- Wall mounted light fittings
- Dart board

Pool Room

4.38m x 3.03m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the bar area, and providing onward access to the beer garden at the rear and North of the property
- Hardwood flooring
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Half wood panelled walls
- 4 ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- Pool table

Pub Kitchen

2.94m x 2.88m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the pool room and providing onward access to the cellar
- New kitchen fitted in 2020
- Large uPVC window with clear pane and fire exit opening
- Industrial vinyl flooring
- Smeg industrial oven with induction hob, stainless steel splashback, and integrated extractor hood
- Polar industrial refrigerator with granite work surface and integrated food preparation storage
- Double stainless steel sink and industrial pot wash
- Hand wash basin with integrated storage below
- Ceiling mounted strip lighting
- The kitchen runs on a separate Ariston electric water heater

Cellar

1.34m x 3.52m

- Located in the basement and accessed via a step ladder from the pub kitchen, and externally via a cellar drop from the rear and North of the property
- New pump system installed in 2020 with 7 serviced lines and 2 hand pumps

WC

0.78m x 2.58m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the pool room
- Ladies WC

Rear Porch

1.06m x 1.98m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed from the pool room via a wooden door with clear pane, and externally from the beer garden via a uPVC door with frosted pane
- The rear porch provides access to the Gents' WC and beer garden
- Hardwood flooring
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Emergency exit light

WC

1.12m x 2.42m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the rear porch
- Gents' WC which was refurbished in 2020

Landing

3.19m x 0.83m

- An internal door from the rear of the pool room leads to a carpeted staircase that rises to the first floor landing and accommodation
- The landing provides access to the bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storeroom
- Newly Carpeted
- Wall mounted light fitting

Bedroom

3.42m x 4.76m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via 2 steps up from the landing
- Large double room
- Large uPVC window with window seat to the front and Southern aspect
- Newly carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Integrated storage wardrobes with sliding mirror doors
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Access hatch to roof space

Living Room

3.89m x 4.72m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via 2 steps up from the landing
- Large living area
- Large uPVC window with window seat to Southern aspect
- Newly carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Open fire (likely capped) framed by wooden mantel piece
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Built-in cupboard which houses the property’s immersion heater (the element and pump of this appliance has been recently replaced)

Kitchen

2.18m x 2.96m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the landing
- Pitched panelled ceiling with roof light window
- Laminate flooring
- Integrated under counter storage units
- Integrated shelving
- Laminate work surfaces
- Stainless steel sink and drainer
- Space for under counter fridge
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bathroom

2.14m x 2.12m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the landing
- Pitched panelled ceiling with roof light window
- Frosted aluminium framed window to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Panel bath with overhead electric shower and glass screen
- WC
- Hand wash basin with tiled splashback
- Ceiling light fitting
- Vertical heated towel rail
- Built-in cupboard which could house a washing machine

Storeroom

3.08m x 3.01m

- Currently used as a storeroom and equally could be used as an office

Rear Garden

- Located to the rear and North of the property and accessed from the rear porch
- Created in 2020
- Composite decking
- Ample room for outdoor seating and tables
- Right of access for neighbours from both sides across beer garden