Sidney Phillips have brought to market The Bridges, Kent’s most photographed public house.
The Bridges (formerly The Sun) is situated in the village of South Darenth approximately 3.5 miles south of Dartford. The village has grown around the Horton Kirby Mill which itself expanded over the years, now converted into homes and businesses. This vibrant village boasts a supermarket, cafe and a post office/pharmacy, as well as a brewery called Millis which supplies a number of pubs in the area.
The viaduct to which The Bridges sits adjacent saw its first trains in July 1858 when the East Kent Railway extended its line from Strood to Bromley. The viaduct became a key strategic target for the Luftwaffe during 1941 air raids as the route was instrumental in conveying troops and supplies to Dover.
The Bridges occupies a well-known two-storey detached public house situated on a corner plot on the junction of Horton Road and Station Road. It is a single bar operation with five bedroom accommodation above and quaint riverside garden.
The Bridges is well-known locally as the go-to pub in the area. It is a wet-led business, enjoying repeat trade from a legion of loyal locals who frequent most days of the week. The business has recently closed however was operated on a daily basis by a manager, but does offer the opportunity for a new owner to take a more hands on approach and incorporate a new food offering.
The Bridges would well suit a first-time or experienced first-time buyer, or those already established in the industry that would run the business under management as a bolt-on to their existing portfolio.
The freehold interest of The Bridges is available off an asking price of £595,000.
For further information about this pub for sale, other businesses for sale or how to buy a business please call Sidney Phillips on 01982 725900, or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk.
(July 2022)