Frampton Arms, Moreton, Dorchester, DT2 8BB

Description
A freehold gastro pub investment comprising a total of approximately 8,615 sq ft of accommodation. The property includes a spacious ground-floor public house extending to approximately 6,466 sq ft, complemented by owner's accommodation, seven ensuite letting rooms, and associated customer parking.

The main trade area features an L-shaped bar servery, with seating available by the bar and within a bright conservatory, offering approximately 100 covers.

The first floor provides further accommodation, including seven ensuite letting rooms and a one-bedroom owner’s flat, totalling approximately 2,149 sq ft.

Externally, the property benefits from a car park providing approximately 32 spaces, including 2 EV charging bays. A variety of outdoor seating areas are available, with multiple benches positioned at the front of the property, within the courtyard, and in the rear garden. In total, the site extends to approximately 0.799 acres.

Location
The Frampton Arms is located in the rural village of Moreton, near Dorchester in Dorset. Moreton lies approximately 8 miles east of Dorchester and 14 miles west of Wareham, with convenient access via the A352 and the Moreton railway station, which sits directly opposite the property and provides regular services to Weymouth, Dorchester, and London Waterloo.

The pub is well-located to serve the local community as well as tourists visiting nearby destinations such as The Tank Museum, Monkey World, and the Jurassic Coast. Its proximity to the South West Coast Path and several walking and cycling routes also enhances its appeal as a popular stop for those exploring the Dorset countryside. The pub is also well-situated near several popular campsites, including Moreton Camping and Caravanning Club Site (0.3 km away), Crossways Club Campsite (1.5 km away), and Sandyholme Holiday Park (4 km away), making it a convenient stop for visitors touring the area by campervan.

Tenure
Freehold, subject to the individual occupational lease.

Tenancy
The property is let on an overriding lease from April 2025 of the entire site for a term of 20 years at a rent of £96,000 per annum. The lease includes five-yearly rent reviews based on Open Market Rent. Additionally, the tenant has the option to purchase the site at market value every five years.

Planning
The property is a Grade II listed building as per Historic England’s listing entry (List Entry Number: 1152107), is situated outside a Conservation Area, and lies outside of any prohibitive flood zones.

Rateable Value
2023 - £43,500

EPC
C-52

VAT
The investment will be sold as a TOGC and will therefore be exempt from paying VAT.

Guide Price
We are instructed to seek offers in the region of £1,250,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pounds) subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. This reflects a Net Initial Yield of 7.25% after allowing for the usual purchaser’s costs.

AML
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, the successful purchaser will be required to provide identification documents upon request and without delay.

Viewing
For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.