Talbot Inn, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5JX

The Talbot Inn comprises of a substantial end of terrace period property having mellowed brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property has undergone substantial refurbishment in recent years while still retaining the character of the original building and now provides a very attractive mix of contemporary and traditional surroundings. There are good sized trading areas to both the ground and first floor with the addition of the Hayloft - a versatile space on the first floor.

The Talbot Inn is located on the High Street in the centre of the affluent village of Cuckfield, West Sussex. A large village situated on the southern slopes of The Weald, it lies 34 miles south of London, 13 miles north of Brighton and 31 miles east/northeast of Chichester. Nearby towns include Haywards Heath to the southeast and Burgess Hill to the south.

The origin of the name ‘Cuckfield’ is often debated but is generally associated with the Cuckoo which is the village emblem. The village’s proximity to Haywards Heath makes it a popular place to live, particularly with commuters to London, as Haywards Heath offers train services into London Bridge and London Victoria in as little as 45 minutes. The area is also well served with convenient road routes with the A272 running east and west and the A23 running north and south (north to the M23, M25 and London, south to Brighton).

Large L-shaped bar servery with seating for around 20 at the bar. Exposed feature brick work and open fire, area of sofa seating and tables for around circa 30 covers.

Formal air-conditioned restaurant with acoustic ceiling panelling with circa 40 covers.

Ladies & gents customer WCs.

Ground floor cellar, office, fully equipped commercial kitchen with full extraction, walk-in fridge, pot wash area and storerooms.

The Hayloft, accessed via a staircase from the ground floor reception, which also has its own separate entrance door making it ideal for private dining or functions, is a versatile space with oak beams, high ceilings with acoustic panelling and air conditioning bar servery, customer toilets, storeroom, commercial kitchen with auxiliary stairs.

The Hayloft is licenced to hold 100 guests and comfortably able to hold 60 for a sit-down formal meal/wedding.

All trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale, and our clients will provide a trade inventory.

Pleasant brick paved patio and covered seating area.

Although there is no parking on site, parking is available either on the High Street or in the car park a very short walk away from the business.

The current owner has operated the business for many years and is now looking to sell to focus on other ventures, offering a great opportunity for a new operator to take full advantage of its location and reputation.

We thoroughly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate this opportunity.

The business is predominantly operated under management with a complement of full time and part time casual staff.

Trading information year ending December 2024 shows a net turnover in excess of £900,000. Full trading information will be supplied following a formal viewing.

The business operates seven days a week: 12 midday - 10pm.

Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) is £47,000. This is the rateable value for the property. It is not what you pay in business rates or rent. Your local council uses the rateable value to calculate the business rates bill.