Highwayman, Great North Road, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7EH

Location

Graveley is a well-regarded village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, situated approximately 4 miles south-east of Hitchin and 35 miles north of London. The village benefits from excellent road connections, with convenient access to the A1(M), providing direct links to London and the wider motorway network.
The subject property is located approximately 0.7 miles north of the village, fronting the Great North Road (B197), which is situated just off the A505 and A1(M). The surrounding area comprises Jacks Hill Park, a residential park home estate, Jacks Hill Park Container Storage, a vehicle repair workshop, Brycelands Removals Services and Storage, and Chesfield Downs Golf & Country Club.

Property Description

The Highwayman is a substantial single storey detached public house with painted and rendered elevations beneath a number of pitched and hipped roofs.

Accommodation

The ground floor comprises of various interlinking trading areas that can accommodate around 190 covers, carvery station, large central servery and a dedicated sports area.
Ancillary trade areas include a large catering kitchen with adjoining pantry, cold stores and wash up area, beer store, various storage areas, office and two sets of customer WC's (including disabled).
Externally, there is a seating area at front of the pub for around 40 covers (part of which is covered), car parking for around 48 vehicles, large service yard at the rear of the site, large external store and three separate flats which are currently being used for staff accommodation.
Flat 1: Two bedrooms, kitchen/living area, store room and a bathroom.
Flat 2: Three bedrooms, kitchen/living area, store room and a bathroom.
Flat 3: One bedroom, living room and a shower room with WC.
The building footprint of the pub is around 8,560 sq ft and the flats is around 2,511 sq ft. The site sits on a plot size amounting to around 1.14 acres. Source: Nimbus Maps.

Tenure Comments

Freehold. The property is held under Title Number HD362732 and the Title Plan is included on page 5. There is a right of way through the site which provides access to an adjoining title.

Planning and Development

We have made enquiries with the local authority and can confirm the property is not listed or within a conservation area. The site is located within the Green Belt. For further information please contact the local authority.

Services

We understand the property is connected to mains electricity and water. Gas is supplied to the property via an LPG tank and there is also an oil tank at the site. The property is not on mains drainage and there is a septic tank for all waste water. Interested parties must rely on their own enquiries to confirm the supply of services.

Premises Licence

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

Fixtures and Fittings

The sale of the property will include trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Seller and in situ on completion. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded.
Stock in Trade
The stock in trade is to be purchased additionally and at valuation to include dry and wet stocks and trade glassware.
TUPE
TUPE regulations may apply.

VAT

VAT is applicable on the sale of the property. VAT may not be applicable if the purchase is structured as a qualifying TOGC.

EPC

An EPC has been requested.

Viewings

The site is currently trading under management and therefore all viewings must be strictly by appointment only.