Kings Head, Lynch Road, France Lynch, Gloucestershire

The Cotswold village of France Lynch stands in an elevated position overlooking the Chalford OR Upper Thames Valley. It is an historic community with a myriad of tightly lined streets with attractive Cotswold stone-built properties. Indeed, the whole of the village is a conservation area. The village can be found just off the A419 road between the popular and expanding Cotswold towns of Stroud and Cirencester (renowned for its Roman antiquities) as well as the River Thames. The Thames & Severn Canal is also nearby which is in the process of being reinstated to hopefully become fully navigable.

The Kings Head is a centuries old property acquired by our clients over 2 years ago and was subsequently subject to a major refurbishment programme, the quality and extent of which will be evident to all who view. It offers a wealth of period charm and character with beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and superb terraced garden. Our clients have established a very healthy level of trade with scope for further developing the catering side of the business. The property is briefly described as follows:
TRADE AREAS
ENTRANCE into open plan BAR AREA which is an attractive room arranged around a BAR SERVERY which has panelled frontage and is the fulcrum of the trading area. The room has a beamed ceiling and a feature open fireplace with Cotswold stone surround and a cast iron solid fuel burner installed. The room has fixed and loose seating able to cater for up to 35 customers seated.

The CATERING KITCHEN is comprehensively equipped with a full selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces, Altro nonslip flooring and fully sealed walls. Outside this room is a FREEZER ROOM/DRY STORE as well as a BOTTLE STORE.

On level BEER CELLAR.

As part of the main structure of the building but with separate external access and very convenient for the garden facilities is a set of LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S and DISABLED CUSTOMER TOILETS.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first and second floor and arranged as follows:
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM with suite of wash hand basin, WC and double size shower.
Large DOMESTIC LOUNGE with fireplace, again having a cast iron solid fuel burner installed, BEDROOM 1 of DOUBLE SIZE and staircase to second floor, BEDROOM 2 of DOUBLE SIZE and BEDROOM 3 which is a SMALL DOUBLE.
EXTERNAL
The GARDENS are a feature of the pub and parts are terraced, the upper level is a paved terrace which is partially covered by a retractable awning (6m x 4m). These areas are fully illuminated and heated. The lower section is a further patio and lawned garden area and the patio section is covered by a marquee. Externally the property could comfortably seat over 100 customers. To the side is a tarmacadam CAR PARK with space for approximately 16-18 vehicles.

Within an enclosed private GARDEN AREA are two large TIMBER BUILDINGS, one utilised purely for storage and the other being a SUMMERHOUSE with glazed frontage providing an intimate and domestic retreat for the owners.
Our clients acquired the property in early 2022 since when they have undertaken the refurbishment programme to which we have already referred. They have established a very healthy level of trade and accounts for the year ended March 2024 shows takings net of VAT of just over £300,000, this trade split 75% wet sales and 25% food sales. With this being a freehouse, the high level of beer sales will result in extremely good levels of profitability but it also indicates that there is scope to further increase trade with the full exploitation of the catering side of the business.

The Kings Head is a well presented, idyllically located Cotswold freehouse for which an early inspection is recommended.

FREEHOLD £550,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.

A full Premises Licence is held.

All mains services are connected and the property has the benefit of gas fired central heating.