The Bell Inn, Frogmoor, High Wycombe, HP13 5DQ

Offer in excess of

£495,000

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Tenure

Freehold

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Primary use
Pub

Key features

  • Prominent corner position
  • Flexible ground floor layout - 80 covers
  • Large rear function room (100)
  • Six-bedrooms on first floor (5 en suite)
  • Opportunity to reinstate car parking for six
  • Rear access enabling potential subdivision or alternative configurations (STP)
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3858339

Description

Description

The property comprises a substantial former public house arranged over ground and upper floors, offering significant flexibility for a range of hospitality, leisure or alternative uses (subject to any necessary consents).

The overall configuration lends itself to a variety of trading styles or potential subdivision.

Location

The Bell occupies a prominent corner position on Frogmoor, at the heart of High Wycombe’s established leisure and hospitality circuit, surrounded by a strong mix of bars, restaurants and retail operators. The property is within close proximity to the Eden Shopping Centre and Buckinghamshire New University, providing consistent footfall from shoppers, students and local residents.

A new residential development directly opposite, set to deliver a number of new flats, will further enhance the immediate catchment. The location is well connected, with High Wycombe railway station (offering direct services to London Marylebone) and the M40 motorway both easily accessible.

Internal Details

The ground floor provides a well-proportioned and adaptable trading layout, currently arranged to accommodate approximately 80 covers across a principal bar area and a number of separate seating zones.

To the rear is a large function room (c.100), suitable for private hire, events or alternative commercial use. A substantial commercial kitchen is also in place, although it is currently not in operation and would require reinstatement.

Overall, the internal layout offers a strong base for a variety of operational concepts.

Fixtures & Fittings

No fixtures and fittings on site - no inventory will be provided

Letting Accommodation

The upper floors comprise six bedrooms, five of which benefit from en suite facilities, although several of these still require further renovation. The accommodation is well suited to a range of uses, including HMO, boutique guest accommodation (subject to consents), or staff housing.

External Details

Externally, the property benefits from a prominent corner aspect and rear access. A temporary extension is currently in place to the rear, which could be removed to create a yard and provide approximately six on-site parking spaces.

The Opportunity

The Bell represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located, highly flexible asset within an established leisure pitch.

The property is well suited to repositioning as a wet-led pub, food-led operation, late-night venue or hybrid hospitality offer. In addition, the combination of trading space and residential accommodation opens up potential for a mixed-use investment or multi-income operation.

The ability to split the property, supported by rear access, further enhances its appeal to investors and developers.

Staff

Closed pub - no staff to transfer

Trading Information

No trading information is available

Development Potential

The underutilised upper parts could be optimised as a formal HMO or boutique accommodation offering, while the ground floor could be reconfigured to suit a variety of hospitality or alternative commercial uses (STPP)

Tenure

Freehold - the property is elected for VAT which means it will be added to the sale price

Business Rates

Rateable value effective from 1 April 2026 is £21,250. This is not the rates payable. Please check with the VOA for the most up-to-date information on all rating matters.

Regulatory

The property benefits from a Premises Licence permitting the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises. We understand the premises previously traded to the following hours:

Monday to Thursday: 1200 – 2300
Friday & Saturday: 1200 – 00:00
Sunday: 1200 – 2300

These hours provide a solid and established licensing base for a traditional pub operation, with scope for purchasers to review and, if required, vary the licence subject to the usual consents.

Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with Buckinghamshire Council to satisfy themselves as to the full details of the licence and any associated conditions.

Additional information
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Business for sale
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Energy performance certificate: B

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Brochure

The Bell Inn, Frogmoor, High Wycombe, HP13 5DQ

NEAREST STATIONS

National Rail

High Wycombe Station

0.36 miles

National Rail

Bourne End Station

4.2 miles

National Rail

Marlow Station

4.22 miles

About Christie Owen & Davies Ltd, Pubs & Restaurants

Christie Owen & Davies Ltd, Pubs & Restaurants

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