Pub
Features and description
- Freehold
- Oak beams and open fire place
- Traditional open plan bar/lounge
- Food & Drink Takeaway License
- Rear function room and office
- Commercial kitchen, basement chiller
- Stunning 17th century village property
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We are pleased to offer to auction this character property dating back to the 17th Century in the heart of this sought after Village. The Bull is located in a prime position along the high street of Barton Le Clay in central Bedfordshire. The business benefits from good footfall throughout the day and was well supported by the local community. It also receives business from several of the surrounding towns and villages including Flitwick, Toddington, Hitchin, Luton and Bedford. It is full of interesting original features including exposed beams and fireplaces that give the property a welcoming and homely feel.
We've been advised that the business closed in March 2020 - no trading accounts available.
Please note we have not inspected this property.
Rooms
Location
The Bull is located in a prime position along the high street of Barton Le Clay in central Bedfordshire. Luton Town Centre is located approximately 6.6 miles away.
Accommodation
The property is set in its own grounds with the main trade area on the ground floor with letting rooms above. There is ample space for over 70 covers, as well as a separate function room to the rear making it suitable for all types of events including weddings, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries and wakes. To the rear is an enclosed trade garden as well as benches to the front of the pub which are very popular in the summer months.
Internally ,the main entrance leads into a traditional open plan bar/lounge area with a range of seating, exposed beams and open fireplaces. This area has c.40 covers and is a very popular space for drinks and casual dining throughout the day and evening.
From the bar area there is a dining room, well presented and seats an additional c.30, depending on the layout. Beyond this is a private function room with a capacity of c.50, its own bar and separa...
Planning Permission
The owner has current planning permission to move the main bar to create a different layout with additional covers, as well as planning to create a walkway between the pub and the function room. There is also huge potential for residential usage STPP.
Tenure
Freehold - TITLE NUMBER: BD220272
Rateable Value
Rateable value of £24,500 - amount payable is approximately half of this figure.
EPC
Available upon request (Rating D)
Lease Details
We are advised that the trade fixtures and fittings in the property will be included in a freehold sale and an inventory will be provided once a deal is agreed. If a new lease is being sought then F&F can be available on negotiation at a price to be agreed.
Five letting rooms over the first floor of the property. The rooms are traditionally decorated and previously benefited from a high occupancy level due to the strong location. The bedroom rate could be pushed following a refurbishment of the rooms.
Parking to the side of the property for c.10 as well as ample on street parking to the front of the property. To the rear is an enclosed garden with space for c.30 and benches to the front for c.20.
Due to the configuration of the rooms over the first floor, one of the letting rooms could be used as a managers flat.
The business is well placed to be transitioned to a new owner and can...
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
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This auction lot is being sold either by, conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
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Auctioneers Additional Comments
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In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit of 5% of the purchase price of the lot subject to any special conditions detailed in the legal pack. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee may also be payable upon agreement of sale (Details of which can be obtained from the auctioneers website). The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.
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