Carmarthenshire - Substantial Pub & Restaurant

The subject premises are located on the A476. A substantial property which appears to be constructed mainly of stone and brick with rendered and colourwashed elevations. Large well planned trading areas with two-section Public Bar incorporating Games Area. Very spacious Lounge Bar/Restaurant/Function Room of excellent proportion, seating 70 comfortably and up to 100 buffet style. Well appointed 3 Bedroom Owners Accommodation. Private garden (possibly trade). Hardcore Car Park for 22 vehicles.

The Temple Bar Inn is a substantial business in the village of Carmel. The property appears to be constructed mainly of stone and brick with rendered and colourwashed elevations under a predominantly pitched slate tiled roof, with flat roof extensions to the side. The business offers large, well planned trading areas with a good catering kitchen and well appointed private flat. The outside space includes a car park and private garden which could be utilised for trade purposes if required. Prior to closing the business operated on a "way of life" basis to suit our clients requirements. There is undoubted scope for new owners/occupiers to re-open the business and trade successfully from this large site.

The village of Carmel is located in rural Carmarthenshire alongside the A476, approximately four miles from Cross Hands and its junction with the A48. It is located approximately five miles from Llandeilo, 14 miles Llanelli and 16 Carmarthen. The Temple Bar Inn is located on the northern edge of the village with easy access from the main road.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule leading to trading areas. Large open plan two-section LOUNGE BAR/RESTAURANT, comfortably furnished and with partially exposed beamed ceiling and carpeted floor throughout. Section 1 with stone and timber clad bar counter to the interconnecting servery. Fixed bench seating for approximately 12 customers. Archway through to section two, the spacious main restaurant/function area having mainly carpeted floor, partially exposed stone walls and exposed wood dance floor. This room has a mixture of fixed bench seating, dining chairs and tables to comfortably seat 70. French doors to trade garden. LADIES & GENTLEMENS TOILETS.

Two-section PUBLIC BAR with partially exposed beam effect ceiling, carpeted floor and part stone clad walls. Central chimney having feature fireplace with "double aspect" wood burner. Main seating/drinking area with L shaped wood panelled front bar counter to the interconnecting servery. Pub style seating for approximately 20. GAMES AREA having carpeted floor, pool table, AWP and gaming machines and darts area. LADIES & GENTLEMENS TOILETS.

Interconnecting SERVERY with easy access to all trading areas. On level CELLAR with lockable Spirits/Freezer Store. Access to large CATERING KITCHEN having tiled floor, partially tiled and stainless steel clad walls, large extraction hood and a good selection of commercial catering effects and equipment.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION:- Large LOUNGE with double aspect. 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS and OFFICE (possible single bedroom). Family BATHROOM.

EXTERNAL
To the rear is an enclosed private yard area with LPG gas canister, oil tank and log storage. Private lawned garden. The upper level of garden has a hard standing area and direct access to the lounge/function room. To the side of the property is a large hardcore CAR PARK for about 22 vehicles.

OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION
Outline Planning Permission was applied for in March 2023 (Carmarthenshire Planning Ref. PL/05675), for conversion of the Temple Bar Inn and associated land for residential development, with all matters reserved. This was initially to a blank plot covering the building and car park areas then, at Carmarthenshire Council's request, to an indicative plan to comprise five dwellings.

We are advised the residential development will be supported in principle.

Prior to closing the businesses traded as a public house and restaurant to the local community. In recent years our clients have traded as a "way of life" business, only trading five evenings per week, Tuesday to Saturday 6 pm to 11 pm. The business stayed open later on the weekend if a function was taking place. The very spacious lounge/restaurant/function facilities, together with the large car park, proved very popular in the locality for private functions and parties.

Prior to closing and during their last financial year accounts are expected to show sales in the region of £60,000 with the trade being split approximately 60% catering/40% wet sales.