The Unicorn, Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8AB

For sale or let

Adaptable spacious premises with private parking in an expanding and prosperous Wiltshire town

A well located 3 storey building that has suffered abuse in recent years looking for a user to take advantage of what it has to offer

Last legitimate use was a Japanese and Malaysian Restaurant and bar. Before that as pub serving a prominent industrial estate and local needs. Over 600 houses are being built on the estate.

The pub was created from a terrace of 3 weavers cottages, 3 floors and some additions. In the 1960s the 3rd cottage was demolished and replaced by a 2 storey building, This has the former pub toilets on the ground floor, with a domestic kitchen, and bath room above . Access to a possible self contained annex is from the Old Broughton Road side.

Main services have been reconnected . At least 4 parking spaces

New 3 phase electricity supply. New water supply and gas

The building is Grade II listed, VAT registered and requires a work for a normal mixed use. It is not being offered for a normal mixed us. It is being offered to give hope to those in need through shelter, education, training and work.

They could be provision for in excess of 4 homeless or near to homeless who would benefit from what is proposed.

Some windows are in poor shape. A chimney require reducing and tie bars fitted. A buyer will find it helpful to be on good terms with the appropriate officers in Wiltshire Council.

Preference will be given to a charity that can use the property, made available at a greatly reduced price by negotiation, for providing shelter, education and a skills training for those in need.

The concept is that much of the renovation work will by done the ex inmates, and the former restaurant, bar, stores, and trade kitchen, all made good for purpose. This to include: training, including catering, and education. Some parts of the property could be used as craft or art workshops.

The building is suitable for live music: Practice, either therapeutic or performance

The garden requires restoration,

Some financial support, subject to HMRC approval, may be possible to a registered charity able to achieve the objectives.

Following the improvements, it is envisaged that there would be an income stream from commercial uses, such as a repairs and music workshop. Also possible would be a non alcoholic bar, games café, or other form of catering and hospitality.

Presented in a shell state for recovery. Cleared site with parking. Wiltshire Council Listed Building and Building Control consents required

Plans and assistance from a well respected heritage buildings architect,

Possibility of some donated trade and office inventory from the vendor