The Chequers, High Street, Uckfield, TN22 2EH

Description
The Chequers comprises a three storey coaching inn originally constructed in 1734 of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. To the rear is a single storey extension also of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof providing the main dining area. The trading accommodation, which has a 75 foot deep well inside the hotel, is accessed both from the front entrance and from the rear off the car park. There is a separate two storey coach house off the car park of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof in addition to an unused single storey barn.

Location
The Chequers is located in the affluent East Sussex village of Maresfield, which is located on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the home of the world famous bear Winnie the Pooh, approximately 2 miles north of Uckfield and within close proximity of the A22 and A26. The property is situated on High Street within the centre of the village, opposite St Bartholomew's Church and the village hall. The surrounding area is primarily residential with a local convenience store.

Accommodation
Internally
Internally the property has a large bar and restaurant area, catering kitchen, customer WC’s and office at ground floor. The hotel accommodation is laid out over first and second floor levels of the main building alongside a separate building and provides 17 ensuite bedrooms.

Externally
Externally the property benefits from a customer terrace and large garden area which is currently laid out for approximately 200 covers. There is a car park to the rear of the property for approximately 75 vehicles.

Tenure
The property is held freehold (Title Number ESX72254).

Planning
The property is a Grade II* listed building (Listing Ref: 1193093) and is located within the Maresfield Conservation Area.

EPC
C-61

Rateable Value
2026 - £49,500

VAT
VAT may be applicable at the appropriate rate.

Trading Information
Trading information may be made available to interested parties upon request.

Fixtures & Fittings
The property will be sold as seen, including all fixtures and fittings owned outright. No inventory schedule will be provided, and all items remaining on the day of completion, excluding any third-party equipment, will be included in the sale.

Money Laundering
Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all prospective purchasers. Prospective purchasers will need to provide proof of identity and residence.

Terms
Offers in excess of £1,200,000 are invited for the benefit of our client’s freehold interest.

Viewings
All viewings must be made by prior appointment and under no circumstances should any direct approach be made to any of our clients staff. For further information and all viewing requests please contact the sole selling agents Savills.