Sir Thomas Wyatt, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0HG

The building, named after the rebel leader of The Men of Kent in 1553, was built in 1938 as a traditional roadhouse when the A20 was the main route to the Kent coast from London. Now a well-presented pub restaurant it retains a distinct bar and restaurant with conservatory which seats 200 in total.

Adjoining, with a direct link, is a popular 65-bedroom Premier Inn.

Prominent location on the A20 on the western edge of Maidstone it is in a well-regarded residential area with a new “village” development of 500 homes next to the property. Maidstone is the county town and administrative centre for Kent and is well served by the M20 with Junction 6 nearby, and rail links to London with a local mainline station.

Central main entrance with aces to both areas. To one side is a 2-section bar area with raised area and bar counter. Table & chair seating for 50. To the other side is the main dining area, in three sections, one of which is raised, and an adjoining conservatory area. This area seats a further 150.

Ancillary areas

To the rear are the fully equipped trade kitchens, walk-in cold rooms, wash up area, stores and level cellar. Staff areas.

The 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.

Boundary 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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The site includes a garden area to one side but not to the rear. The car parking for 90+ is shared with the adjoining hotel.

On the first floor is a staff flat with two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and office.

A well- known landmark coming out of Maidstone, the area has been further enhanced with housing and commercial developments at Heritage Park and Quarry Wood bring more passing trade along the A20.

The 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 only.

The premises currently trade 7-days a week, 6.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday, with 7am opening at the weekends.