CUMBRIA - WET LED PUB IN ENGLAND'S HIGHEST TOWN
Alston, Cumbria
Ref: 93447
Freehold £245,000
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Key Features
Precis
Character public house in North Pennines
Location
The Turks Head is located in the Cumbrian Town of Alston and shares the title of England’s highest town at 1,000 foot above sea level. The town is situated in the North Pennines set on the upper reaches of the River South Tyne and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The town sits on the main A686 from Penrith taking in stunning scenery and voted one of the top driving routes in Britain. The town of Hexham can be reached via the A69 northbound. The Pennine Way footpath and the Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route also passes through the town.
The property holds a mid terrace position in the cobbled market square and dates back to 1646 with brick construction under a pitched tiled roof and offers cosy and comfortable setting with Old Worlde décor.
The town sits on the main A686 from Penrith taking in stunning scenery and voted one of the top driving routes in Britain. The town of Hexham can be reached via the A69 northbound. The Pennine Way footpath and the Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route also passes through the town.
The property holds a mid terrace position in the cobbled market square and dates back to 1646 with brick construction under a pitched tiled roof and offers cosy and comfortable setting with Old Worlde décor.
Property
TRADE AREAS
Carpeted vestibule leading to two section bar area. FRONT BAR featuring carpeted flooring, exposed wood beamed ceiling. Seating for 20. Wood panel bar servery featuring horseshoe displays. Brick open chimney with fireplace. BACK BAR featuring bench and loose seating for 40. Bar servery, carpeted floors, fireplace with electric log burner. Exposed brick walls. Behind the bar comprises Altro non slip flooring, refrigeration units, till and wash area with access to the first floor accommodation.
CELLAR to basement with storage and keg room and access to rear.
LADIES and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS offset the main trade area.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
First floor: Comprising spacious LOUNGE with feature fireplace. KITCHEN. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. BATHROOM.
Second floor: Featuring DOUBLE BEDROOM with en suite and OFFICE/DOUBLE BEDROOM.
EXTERNAL
Small TRADE PATIO to the rear of the property with seating for six. Picnic style benches to the front of the property for 18.
Carpeted vestibule leading to two section bar area. FRONT BAR featuring carpeted flooring, exposed wood beamed ceiling. Seating for 20. Wood panel bar servery featuring horseshoe displays. Brick open chimney with fireplace. BACK BAR featuring bench and loose seating for 40. Bar servery, carpeted floors, fireplace with electric log burner. Exposed brick walls. Behind the bar comprises Altro non slip flooring, refrigeration units, till and wash area with access to the first floor accommodation.
CELLAR to basement with storage and keg room and access to rear.
LADIES and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS offset the main trade area.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
First floor: Comprising spacious LOUNGE with feature fireplace. KITCHEN. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. BATHROOM.
Second floor: Featuring DOUBLE BEDROOM with en suite and OFFICE/DOUBLE BEDROOM.
EXTERNAL
Small TRADE PATIO to the rear of the property with seating for six. Picnic style benches to the front of the property for 18.
The Business
Our clients have owned the Turks Head since 2004 and have operated the pub as a lifestyle business in recent years. This traditional wet led pub is popular with locals and tourist's who pass through to take in Alston's stunning natural scenery and historic buildings with many holiday homes and caravan parks in the area.
Net sales for year ending March 2023 show a net turnover of £132,219 with net sales for year ending March 2022 show a net turnover of £112,000. Full accounts will be made available to all serious parties following any viewing.
Net sales for year ending March 2023 show a net turnover of £132,219 with net sales for year ending March 2022 show a net turnover of £112,000. Full accounts will be made available to all serious parties following any viewing.
Tenure
VIRTUAL FREEHOLD £245,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition. The premises are subject to a 1000 year lease which commenced in August 1697.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A full Premises Licence is held for the hours of 11.00 am until 1.00 am.
Current opening hours:
Sunday 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Monday to Saturday 3.30 pm to 11.00 pm
Current opening hours:
Sunday 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Monday to Saturday 3.30 pm to 11.00 pm
Services
All mains services are connected.
Local Authority: Eden District Council, Penrith Town Hall, Penrith, CA11 7QF Tel: 01768 817817,
Rateable Value: £8,000.
Subject to small business relief.
Local Authority: Eden District Council, Penrith Town Hall, Penrith, CA11 7QF Tel: 01768 817817,
Rateable Value: £8,000.
Subject to small business relief.
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Dean McVay
Northern Counties
Ref: 93447
