WEST SUSSEX - VILLAGE PUB

The Gardeners Arms is located in the village and civil parish of Sompting, in the coastal Adur District of West Sussex, between Lancing and Worthing. Sompting lies approximately 1 mile north east of Worthing, 10 miles west of Brighton and 19 miles south of Horsham. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park, Sompting is close to a number of attractive countryside walks, as well as a short drive from the sea.

Sompting is conveniently positioned on the southern side of the A27 arterial road running between Portsmouth and Eastbourne via Lewes, Brighton and Chichester. Also located nearby is the A24 which provides ‘A’ road access to the M25 at Leatherhead via Dorking and Horsham. Nearby railway services are available from East Worthing and Lancing providing services to Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton and London Victoria.

The Gardeners Arms occupies a notable two-storey detached public house of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. The property lies in the heart of Sompting village surrounded by a good number of residential properties. The property has been well maintained and is presented to a high standard throughout.

TRADE AREAS
Entrance from front of property via lobby directly into BAR AREA. Presented in a traditional manner with carpeted flooring, wood panelled walls, bay window and brick fireplace. This bar area is serviced by a wood built bar servery and is capable of providing seating for approximately 16 with a further four sat the bar.

Leading from the rear of the front bar is access to a SECOND BAR AREA with seating for eight. This area can be accessed via a disabled ramp to the side of the property and also houses a GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS and a DISABLED TOILET.

The DINING AREA is presented in a traditional manner with carpeted flooring and is capable of providing seating for approximately 15 covers. This area is serviced a small wood built bar servery and has the added benefit of double doors allowing it to be divided from the main bar to provide private dining if required.

SECOND DINING AREA presented in an in keeping manner with carpeted flooring, bay windows and wood dining furniture. This area is capable of providing seating for 35 and again has bi-fold doors so that it may be separated from the other trade spaces to provide for functions. Also housed in this area is a unique feature, the entrance to an original train carriage. The train carriage is attached to the property and currently houses TWO LADIES TOILETS, GENTLEMEN'S TOILET and STORAGE AREA, which is understood to have formerly comprised a restaurant capable of providing seating for 15 to 20 patrons.

Located to the rear of the property there is a TRADE KITCHEN with non-slip flooring and extractor.

BASEMENT CELLAR with drop to side of property.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level comprising:
- LANDING
- LIVING ROOM
- BATHROOM
- 2 x DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- MASTER BEDROOM with walk-in wardrobe (which is understood to have originally been two double bedrooms, which could well be reinstated)

EXTERNAL
To the rear of the property there is an attractive DECKED AREA providing seating for approximately 14 patrons. This area is part covered providing a smoking solution.

To the side and rear of the property there is a tarmacked CAR PARK with space for approximately 18 vehicles.

Furthermore to the rear of the property there is a BIN STORE with storage shed.

No trade is sold or warranted. Historic trade accounts are unavailable.

Prospective purchasers should make their own assumptions as to likely future trade levels taking into account the size, location and demographics of the area.

FREEHOLD £395,000 + VAT. 
Sold as seen with Vacant Possession.
Unconditional offers only.
VAT will apply on the sale of this property. It will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate on 90% of the purchase price. Purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

TERMS OF SALE
The purchaser (via their solicitor) will be required to pay an abortive legal fee deposit of £10,000 (to be held by the seller's solicitor) prior to the release of the legal package.

The Purchaser will have 15 working days from the date the legal pack is released from the seller's solicitor to the purchaser's solicitor to exchange contracts.

10% of the purchase price will be payable upon exchange of contracts. If the purchaser exchanges contracts within such period, the abortive fee deposit will be credited against the purchase price.

If the purchaser withdraws from the transaction or the contracts are not exchanged within such period, the abortive legal fee will be forfeited. The seller will undertake to provide timely responses to the purchaser's enquiries and comments to facilitate their ability to exchange contracts within the required time.

The deposit will be refunded if the seller is unable to show good title or withdraws from negotiations within the required time, assuming any issues raised cannot to reasonably covered by indemnity insurance (save where due to the seller revising the agreed terms).

If exchange shall not occur within the required time, the seller shall be free to withdraw from the transaction and retain the abortive deposit.

A full premises license is held.

All mains services connected.

Rateable Value from April 2023: £15,000

Local Authority: Adur District Council