Potential Investment Opportunity. The Royal Oak is a former village inn which benefitted from a public bar, lounge/games room, together with separate owners/managers flat offering spacious three bedroom accommodation.

The premises occupies a prominent roadside location within the village of Butterknowle. The village of Butterknowle is situated in an attractive semi rural position within the Gaunless Valley being set between the market towns of Bishop Auckland (9 miles) and Barnard Castle (6 miles).

The property would be suitable for a number of uses, subject to the necessary planning consents obtained.

Rooms

Entrance Vestibule
Main entrance door, tiled flooring and multi glazed door leading into the main bar area.

Main Bar
Brick-built wrap around bar having granite worktops, bench seating, window to the front elevation, wall mounted tv point, wall lights and radiator. Double doors lead through to the rear bar/games room. Snug Corner Feature brick fireplace having wood burning stove, window to the front elevation, spotlights, radiator and bench seating. Brick partition creates an access corridor to the toilets having cloaks rail and radiator.

Lounge/Games Room
Bench seating, wall mounted tv point, radiator and windows to dual aspect. From the main bar there is a entrance to a inner entrance vestibule with doors leading to the Cellars, Bar and Ladies Toilets.

Gents Toilets
Two urinals, hand wash basin, radiator, wall mounted hand dryer and toilet cubicle.

Preparation Area and Bar
Worktops, tiled splashbacks, shelving and stairs leading to the first floor accommodation. Through access to the bar with built in shelving, stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Feature lighting to optics and shelving, space for drinks fridges.

Ladies Toilets
Two cubicles, hand wash basin, radiator, wall mounted hand dryer and obscured glazed window to the rear elevation.

Cellar
Used for storage with external access from the front.

Owners/Staff Accommodation

Landing
with airing cupboard and doors leading offer to the first floor accommodation.

Bathroom
Panelled bath, shower cubicle, half panelled walls and splashbacks. Low level wc, chrome heated towel rail and obscured glazed window.

Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen
Kitchen AreaBlack high gloss units with wood effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated double oven, electric hob with modern extractor hood over. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge freezer. Radiator and window to the front elevation. Living/Dining AreaGood sized reception room twin Lights, window to the front elevation, radiator, loft hatch and space for dining table and chairs. Door leading to the bedroom accommodation.

Bedroom 1
Double bedroom with wood panelled walls, laminate flooring, radiator, and window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with radiator, laminate flooring and window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom currently used for storage with wood panelled ceiling, tiled splashbacks, laminate flooring and window to the rear elevation.

EXTERNALLY
The property benefits from a small roadside sitting area to the front.

NOTE
The seller will provide an area of land across the road from the property which will allow for the housing of a fuel/oil tank and refuse bins measuring approximately 3m x 5m

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage/sewerage. The premises benefit from oil fired central heating.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale. However, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Rateable Value
The premises has a rateable value of £1,750 and is describe as a public house and premises

PRICE
£175,000

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the sale documentation.

TENURE
Freehold

Property Information
Title Number(s)-DU187007Tenure- FreeholdLocal Authority- DurhamCouncil Tax- Band ACouncil Tax Annual Price- £1,701Conservation Area - NoFlood Risk- Very lowMobile coverage- EE, VodafoneBroadband- Basic 8 Mbps, Superfast 45 Mbps, Ultrafast 8500 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability- BT, SkyParking- On Street Parking

BROCHURE
Details and photographs taken April 2024. The front picture was taken in 2023. Details Revised January 2026.

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