The Darrington, Old Great North Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BL

Description
The Darrington occupies a prominent position fronting the Old Great North Road with close access to the A1. The property offers a substantial mix of bar, dining and hotel accommodation within a traditional pitched roof building. The ground floor provides well-arranged open plan bar and dining areas with seating for approximately 147 covers, supported by back of house facilities, together with 28 ensuite hotel bedrooms catering to both leisure and business guests. The site further benefits from attractive external seating areas and parking for approximately 72 vehicles, enhancing accessibility and overall customer appeal.

Location
The Darrington is located in the village of Darrington, near Pontefract in West Yorkshire, positioned just off the A1. The property occupies a prominent location, making it easily accessible for both local residents and passing travellers. The surrounding area is semi rural, with traditional village properties and good transport links nearby.

Accommodation
Internally
The ground floor comprises an open plan trading area with bar, casual dining and pool/darts areas, a private dining/function room and two function rooms. The ancillary provision at this level includes customer WCs and commercial kitchen. The basement provides a beer cellar, wine and spirits store, beer drop and boiler room. The hotel accommodation is located in a side and rear extension is arranged over both ground and first floors and in total provides 28 ensuite bedrooms. The first floor further includes two flats, laundry room and chemical store.

Externally
The property benefits from external seating areas laid out for approximately 66 covers and a children’s play area. There is a large car park providing parking for approximately 72 vehicles.

Tenure
The property is held freehold (Title Number WYK26421).

Planning
The property is not listed and is not located within a conservation area.

EPC
To be reassessed.

RATEABLE VALUE
2026 - £125,000

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 £1,450,000 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.