Former Winterbourne Arms/Damson, Winterbourne, Newbury, RG20 8BB

Description
A detached restaurant property that benefits from two distinct trading areas with an open plan customer area on the ground floor and Chef's Table and living accommodation on the first floor.

The ground floor offers direct front access, with the customer area positioned close to the high-specification open trade kitchen and pass, creating a vibrant and connected dining experience. The customer areas are finished to a high standard and benefit from a combination of loose and fixed seating. Ancillary space includes customer WCs (including accessible). The kitchen benefits from a preparation and wash-up areas with purpose built single storey refrigeration and two storage areas to the rear.

The first floor is accessed via a wide stairwell which opens on to a landing space; immediately to the front is a glazed partitioned function and events room ("Chef's Table") with its own cooking station, preparation and service counters.

The remaining rooms can be configured to suit and are currently configured to provide private living space including a bathroom, reception, galley kitchen and bedroom.

The property sits on a plot of approximately 0.393 acres.

Location
The property is situated in the village of Winterbourne in the Berkshire Downs, approximately 5.6 miles (8.9 km) north of Newbury, and 23.4 miles (37.6 km) west of Hungerford. The village benefits from good access to major road networks with the M3(J13) & A34 located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the east. Winterbourne is well known for its historic charm in addition to accessibility to countryside amenities.
The area is administered by West Berkshire County Council.

Viewings
The business is currently closed. Please visit the location before requesting a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with Savills.

Terms
Leasehold: Rental offers are invited for the benefit of a new free of tie lease with terms to be agreed. Security will be required which will include a rent deposit.
Freehold: Offers are invited for the sale of the freehold interest (title BK192072).

Specifications
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. *The property does not currently benefit from central heating which will be connected via installation of a ground source heat pump once terms are agreed. The property benefits from a recently installed central log burning stove. The kitchen used induction.

Planning & Conservation
The former public house benefits from Class E Commercial restaurant use under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), application 23/00108/FUL (granted 25th May 2023).

Rateable Value & EPC
Rateable Value 2023 - £27,500 (this is not the rates payable). Energy Performance Certificate is in the process of completion.

The Business
The property has up until September 2025 been operated under a lease agreement as "Damson", an independent Michelin Guide restaurant.
There will be no financial information available nor warranted.

Fixtures & Fittings
The majority of loose items of fixtures and fittings are subject to separate ownership and are potentially available to purchase. A detailed inventory is available to review.