Licensee - Farndon

Licensee - Farndon Arms

Farndon Arms, Farndon, CH3 6PU

Estimated ingoing required: £20,000

Annual rent: £28,500

Fixtures and fittings: Circa £35,000.

Agreement type: 5 Year Tenancy Agreement

This delightful business is situated on the High Street of the lovely semi-rural village of Farndon. This is an idyllic and affluent location in the beautiful unspoilt county of Cheshire, providing a superb lifestyle yet within easy reach of the old Roman City of Chester. The village is located on the banks of the River Dee and the listed Farndon Bridge lies on the boundary of England and Wales. Close-by is Wrexham Industrial Estate, one of the largest industrial areas in Europe, providing employment for over 7000 people. There are a superb range of local attractions attracting visitors all year round, including: the historic City of Chester with its Cathedral, famous clock, medieval 'rows' and racecourse; Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse; Erddig Hall; Chirk Castle; Farmworld; Chester Zoo; Bersham Iron Works; Blue Planet Aquarium and McArthur Glen Outlet Village. Admiral Taverns will look to invest externally in the pub providing exterior decoration, signage and lighting.

• Fantastic village location in the affluent area of Farndon
• Four fantastic letting rooms in excellent condition
• Opportunity to develop the business further by growing all areas of the business

Trading style

The Farndon Arms is a superb country inn / restaurant with five letting rooms. It is an excellent opportunity to develop what is already a profitable business in a desirable location with further potential to grow food sales, develop the letting rooms and drive the offer that is currently in place at the pub. The split of this pub is 40% wet, 40% dry and 20% accommodation. Admiral Taverns are looking for focused applicants who will be very hands on with the day to day running of the pub and will have fantastic business skills and a passion for food. The current licensees have established a solid trading foundation offering high quality pub food, real ales and fine wines in superb surroundings and will need to be developed. This charming inn is a thriving business attracting locals, business trade and tourists. The inn benefits from being in an affluent area as well as being close to Wrexham Industrial Estate which provides employment for over 7000 people.

Trade accomodation

This traditional 'Tudor style' building is situated in a conservation area at the heart of the village, close to the River Dee. We are advised that parts of the building date back to the 18th Century. The trading areas have been refurbished throughout and provide a welcoming and warm atmosphere. The Bar/Lounge Area (circa 24 + standing) is an attractive room which is furnished with upholstered perimeter seating, sofas, poseur stools, tub chairs and tables. The area includes a contemporary bar servery of wood/metal construction and ladies and gents toilets. The raised dining Area (circa 16 covers) is carpeted and furnished with light wood tables and chairs and has a lovely modern ambiance. The private dining area (circa 16 covers) is a bright and sunny room overlooking the patio area. The room has a wooden floor and is furnished with light wood chairs and tables. Located on the first floor is a function/balcony suite (circa 50 covers) and is fully carpeted and has a flatscreen TV. It offers a lovely environment making it a most appealing and desirable dining experience and is frequently used for weddings, funerals etc. This area also has its own toilets. There is a fully equipped catering kitchen with separate washing-up/preparation area and a walk-in fridge. To the front of the building is a patio area with picnic benches for circa 30. To the rear of the building is an additional patio area with tables and chairs for circa 24. There is a car park for circa 20 cars. Situated on the first floor are four lovely 'boutique style' double letting rooms with en-suite facilities. There is also a duplex suite with a kitchen, lounge and bathroom on the first floor and double bedroom on the second floor.

Private accomodation

The owner's accommodation is situated on the second floor and briefly comprises: 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom.