Tenanted Vacancy - Thatcham

Sun In The Wood, Ashmore Green

Introduction

The Sun in the wood is located in the picturesque and affluent village of Ashmore Green just two miles from the bustling Berkshire town of Newbury and home to Vodafone UK just a few miles away.

This site is stylishly decorated with a contemporary and modern feel, but still retains the character of the village pub where walkers, cyclists, villagers and visitors are all extended the same warm welcome

Trading potential

The sun in the wood is nestled down a country lane just to the north of Newbury and through its reputation for great food and service attracts custom from near and far.  Consisting of the main bar area and dining covers for circa 80 this pub sits in our “Great Pub Great Food” trading segment and has all the equipment required to achieve this.  The conservatory can be easily used as a meeting or private dining room, the main dining room can be closed off and be used for private functions.

New Business Partner Profile

This is an amazing opportunity for a new Business partner(s) who have excellent culinary skills to take an already solid business and really put there on stamp on it.  This site really lends itself to contemporary modern dining and would suit a chef operator who wants to excel and build their reputation, whilst maintaining the character and ambience of the country pub.

Premises Licence

Sale of Alcohol

Monday to Sunday - 10:00 am to 00:00 am

Performance of Live Music
Monday to Sunday -10:00 am to 11:00 pm

Playing of Recorded Music
Monday - Sunday - 10:00 am to 11:00 pm

Opening Hours of the Premises
Monday - Sunday 10:00 am to 00:30 am

Trade Area

The large contemporary bar sits in the centre of the pub and has easy chair seating for 20 with a gas effect fire, this is adjoined by a dining area that seats 24 partitioned by a double face log burning stove and access to the conservatory which seats another 8.  Through a double partition door to the main dining room for 35 leading to a decked area and the garden.  The extensively equipped trade kitchen and wash up is behind the bar and has access to the private accommodation.

External Areas

To the side of the pub is a decked area which has 6 Ratan style tables and chairs seating 4, a gravel / lawned area which has 6 wooden benches and a covered brick built BBQ.  There is also a large private garden to the rear with storage garage and private access to the accommodation.

The car park has 3 disabled spaces and another 42.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation has 3 bedrooms (1 currently used as an office) bathroom with shower, large lounge and a fitted kitchen

Capital Required

• Deposit £8,000
• Fixtures & Fittings estimated to be £TBA
• Stock estimated to be £4,500
• Minimum working capital required £5,000
• Total (circa) without fixtures and fittings £17,500