The Grasshopper, 56 -58 Rose Street, Wokingham, RG40 1XU

Location

Wokingham is an affluent and prosperous market town in the county of Berkshire, known for its beautifully preserved buildings and cobbled streets. The town is widely considered to be a very desirable place to live. Wokingham benefits from strong transport links via the A329 and A321, with the M4 nearby (accessed via the A329(M)) providing routes across the Thames Valley and towards London and the wider South East. Wokingham Railway Station offers direct services to London Waterloo and Reading.
The property is located in the town centre, fronting Rose Street, which is recognised as the town's oldest and most historic street. Rose Street is considered to be one of best-preserved Medieval streets in Wokingham and is one of the most sought-after residential roads in the town.

Property Description

The Grasshopper is an attractive two storey end of terrace Grade II listed building of brick construction with white painted elevations under a pitched tiled roof, with a single-storey extension to the rear. It is understood that the property was constructed in the 15th Century as a medieval timber-framed hall-house.

Accommodation

The ground floor comprises two open plan interlinking trading areas set around a central servery and a separate dining area. Internally, the pub can accommodate in the region of 50 covers. The trade accommodation is in good condition throughout.
Ancillary accommodation includes an ladies, gents and accessible WCs, commercial catering kitchen, back of house glass wash/coffee area, various storage areas and a basement beer cellar.
The first floor private accommodation comprises 3 double rooms, and 2 single rooms, with one of these rooms currently serving as an office. Additionally, there is a large residential kitchen, separate toilet and bathroom and further storage cupboards.
Externally, the property benefits from a rear trade terrace and circa 5 car parking spaces. Additonally, there is an outbuilding used for storage and a covered refuse area.
The property's total GIA is circa 3,073 square feet and it sits on a plot size amounting 0.14 acres.


Tenure Comments

Freehold. The property is held under Title Number BK387689 and the Title Plan is included on page 5.

Planning and Development

We have made enquiries with the local authority and can confirm the property is Grade II listed and located within the Wokingham conservation area. For further information please contact the local authority.

Services

We understand the property is connected to all mains services but any interested parties must rely on their own enquiries to confirm this.

Premises Licence

It is understood that the property currently possesses a Premises Licence.

Fixtures and Fittings

The sale of the property will include any trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Seller and in situ on completion. No fixtures and fittings will be warranted and no inventory can be provided. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded from the sale.

VAT

VAT is applicable on the sale of the property.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of Band C. A copy is available upon request.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.