For Sale: UK Restaurant with accom

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
AN ATTRACTIVE FREEHOLD COTSWOLD RESTAURANT
PRICE Ģ220,000 plus s.a.v.

Location
The restaurant is situated in the main market square of Northleach, which
was one of the most important wool centres of the Cotswolds. The square
provides ample parking and is overlooked by a historic church. The town
was on the old A40 but is now bypassed. The Fosse Way from Cirencester
to Stow on the Wold crosses the old A40 at Northleach.
(Northleach has a fine tradition of gastronomy; the Old Woolhouse has
been a venue for fine dining for 20 years. The Little Chef has closed.)
Population of Northleach is about 2000, and growing. The catchment area
includes Cheltenham, Burford, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold, as well
as many holiday locations.
Northleach has many attractions including Keith Hardingīs Automata
museum, the Countryside collection, Chedworth Roman Villa, Art Deco
church at Hampnett ...
Exterior
The property dates from 1643 with parts added in the 18th and
19th centuries. The building methods are traditional Cotswold stone walls
with pitched tiled roofs. The plot is 300Ē long, with a frontage of 30Ē.
Commercial Premises
You enter the property through a small reception area (c14Ē6ē by 9Ē3ē),
which leads into the
Main Dining Room (c18ī3ē by 17ī9ē)
The original stone walls are exposed with many visible timbers that further
enhance its character. There is spacious seating for 20 people, allowing
space for wine racks and service tables. From this dining room there is
access to the bar and
Conservatory Dining Room (c26ī by 13ī3ē)
This new addition (1988) to the property is tastefully decorated in a
manner compatible with the rest of the property. Unlike the main dining
room that is carpeted, this room has a polished oak floor. This room can
be used as an extension of the main dining room, or as a private function
room. This room has a door to the preparation area.
The Bar (c14ī by 11ī6ē)
This inside room has access to the main dining room and the kitchen. It
provides an area to seat new arrivals, and a place to relax after dinner. An
old fireplace provides additional storage for wine, and a well-stocked bar
occupies a corner of the room.
The Kitchen (c30ī6ē by 12ī)
This is at present separated into preparation and cooking areas. They are
well equipped with a large chest freezer, upright freezer, wine refrigerator,
three large refrigerators (one new this year), microwave oven, charcoal
grill, electric grill, gas fired six ring stove and oven (new this year),
commercial dish washer, and ample stainless steel work tops and sinks.
There is sufficient cutlery, plates, and glassware for 40 covers. Beyond
the kitchens are the storage room and toilets.
Storage Room (c9ī by 12ī)
An oil fired boiler provides ample hot water for kitchen and domestic use,
including the central heating on the ground floor.
Toilets
These are accessed from a corridor off the conservatory, having been
rebuilt and refitted to a high standard in 1988 when the conservatory was
built.
Herb Garden
At the near end of the garden there is a 12ī by 8ī raised herb garden,
planted with well-established herbs, and a bay tree.
Domestic Premises
Access to the domestic areas on the first floor (and above) is by stairs from
the passageway linking the main dining room and the bar. There are six
rooms on the first floor, three overlooking the square, and there are three
connected rooms on the second floor all overlooking the square. All
rooms have adequate power points, and many are wall lit.
First Floor
Bedroom 1 (c14ī by 9ī6ē)??
The master bedroom overlooks the square and the conservatory. It has a
night storage radiator.
Office (c14ī by 9ī6ē)
This room overlooks the square and is currently used as the office.
Sitting Room (c14ī3ē 9ī6ē)
This room overlooks the square and has an open fireplace (temporarily
blocked off) and an electric radiator.
Bathroom (c?? ??)
The bath room overlooks the conservatory, and has tiled surrounds to
panelled bath and shower, wash basin, and low level w.c..
Lounge (c14ī9ē by 14ī)
This room overlooks the conservatory and has an open fireplace
(temporarily blocked off), a built in cupboard, and a night storage heater.
Bedroom 2 (c13ī by 11ī6ē)
This room overlooks the conservatory and has a night storage heat, a wash
basin, and built in wardrobes.
Landing
There is a substantial book lined passageway from the stairs past the
bathroom to the lounge.
Second Floor
These rooms are under the eaves at the front of the house, and all have
wall mounted electric convector heaters. At present these bedrooms are
for two children with a substantial shared area.
Bedroom 3 (c14ī by 8ī9ē)
This room has windows to front and rear.
Bedroom 4 (c15ī3ē by 8ī3ē)
This room has windows to front and rear.
Connecting Room (c17ī by 9ī)
This room has windows to the front, and connects bedrooms 3 and 4 to the
stairs.
Garden
The substantial garden slopes down to the house, and has substantial
Cotswold stone walls. At the near end is the herb garden, two garden
sheds, established yew trees, a small raised flower bed, and a screened oil
tank. There is then lawn and flower beds to the vegetable patch and
garage at the far end. There is access to the rear for deliveries and
collections.
The Business
The restaurant has a reputation for fine English Cuisine and wines, and is
featured in all the major food guides. The current turnover is about Ģ1000
per week, mainly from dinners. The gross profit margin is over 65%.
The Living
Northleach, with its schools, Charter day, active church community, WI,
antique fairs, Porsche Owners club, a river, tennis courts, and local walks
is a friendly place to live.
Contact Details
The price of Ģ220,000 includes the freehold interest plus fixtures and
fittings (less personal effects). An inventory will be availble upon request.
This sale is by private treaty. Please contact the owenrs in residence.
Christopher and Joanna Wickens
Wickens Restaurant
Market Place
Northleach
Gloucestershire
GL54 3EJ
+44(1451 860421.