DescriptionIn two parts the Woolpack is a detached two storey brick building with single story extensions under a traditional tiled roof. The building is Grade II listed, with parts dating back to the 16th century and has been a pub for over 250 years.
The two-storey hotel was purpose built in the 1970’s and extended in the 1990’s to create the current 60-bedroom hotel
LocationThe Woolpack stands prominently on the A20 some 4 miles northeast of Ashford, Kent. The road also leads to Maidstone via Charing and 15 miles southwest of the cathedral city of Canterbury.
The Channel Tunnel rail terminal is 15 miles to the east making the hotel a popular stop off point, and attractions such as Rye, Deal and Whitstable bring visitors to the area
Internal DetailsThe trade areas have entrances off the street or the car park, and lead into a bar restaurant area in 5-sections. There is a mixture of exposed brick walls, exposed timbers with wood, stone and carpeted floors. Open fires and original features still remain, and the various areas help create an atmosphere despite its size. Central stairs lead up to a first-floor dining area on two levels under a pitched ceiling. Two sets of ladies and gents toilets. In total the trade areas can cater of 235 covers.
Ancillary areas
To one end, on the ground floor are the commercial kitchens with open servery, extraction, Nonslip floors and wash up section. Staff changing, walk-in cold room, wine and spirits store adjoining. Level cellar with side access.
Fixtures & FittingsThe trade fixtures and fittings are included in the purchase price. Certain items bearing corporate identity, brand name, third-party owned or on the excluded list (see “Terms and conditions” document) may be removed from the property prior to, or shortly after, completion.
Other InformationBoundary Plans
• Restaurant Only Disposal – The plans edged in blue are provided as a guide to Whitbread's property ownership. The boundary edged in red is the demise that will transfer as part of the freehold, long leasehold, or shorter leasehold transaction.
• Whole Site Disposal – the plans edged in red are a guide to the property’s boundary only. Please seek your own legal advice in respect to the ownership plan.
• Stacked Sites – where the restaurant sits directly below the hotel, the access from the Hotel reception will be closed off, with access directed through the main restaurant entrance.
Service Charge (excluding Whole Sites) The buyer will be expected to pay a service charge, to cover common areas and grounds maintenance and repairs on a proportional basis.
VAT - will be calculated if the property has living accommodation at 90% or 100% if not and will be added to the purchase price. If the transaction is deemed to be a Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC), VAT will not be payable.
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Letting AccommodationNow consisting of three buildings which was extended to create the current 60-bedroom hotel. . They follow the Premier Inn format with an even mix of ground and first floor rooms, all double/twin with additional family rooms. Each floor has service areas and a reception with office is at the ground floor entrance.
External DetailsExtending to around 2.8 acres the two buildings are well placed in the grounds with the Woolpack fronting the A20 with garden areas to each side providing seating for 70. Two section car park has space for around 120 vehicles.
To the rear is a grassed area which could be used for further seating, events or carparking.
Owner's AccommodationThere is a staff accommodation providing 2-bedrooms, lounge, office, kitchen and bathroom.
The OpportunityThe Woolpack is a well-established venue that can find a new identity to match the surrounding clientele. Ashford continues to expand, being one of the top growth areas for housing and business.
A character pub restaurant, supplemented by the 60-bedroom hotel that attracts both business and tourist travellers is well set for success.
StaffThe sale is subject to TUPE - Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment), all staff will transfer with the business on completion. Anonymised schedules will be available in the data room for review by qualified parties.
