HAMPSHIRE – CHARACTER VILLAGE PUBLIC HOUSE IN NATIONAL PARK
Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
Ref: 94388
Freehold £450,000
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Key Features
Precis
White Horse occupies an 18th century Grade II listed property of brick construction under a pitched tile roof in the village of Droxford in the South Downs National Park. The restaurant seats approximately 30 customers, with a private dining area found beyond with seating for an additional 40 alongside a games area.
Owners accommodation also located on upper floors including two double bedrooms. Trade garden and car park. Potential for letting rooms.
Owners accommodation also located on upper floors including two double bedrooms. Trade garden and car park. Potential for letting rooms.
Location
The White Horse Inn occupies a central position in the village of Droxford in the South Downs National Park. The village is situated in the Meon Valley and the River Meon flows to its east. This chalk stream is a rare and precious habitat which is popular with walkers who follow the Meon Valley Trail, a 9 mile path on the old railway line, stretching from Wickham to West Meon. Droxford has a population of around 600 residents but is surrounded by a cluster of villages including Swanmore, Wickham, Waltham Chase and Soberton. The market town of Bishop’s Waltham lies less than 5 miles away and offers a range of facilities.
Droxford is situated along the A32 which runs from Gosport on the south coast to Alton in the north. The port cities of Southampton and Portsmouth are located approximately 15 miles away, with the town of Fareham being 8 miles south. Fareham is also home to the nearest mainline railway station.
The White Horse occupies an 18th century Grade II listed property of brick construction under a pitched tile roof. The property is briefly described as follows:
Droxford is situated along the A32 which runs from Gosport on the south coast to Alton in the north. The port cities of Southampton and Portsmouth are located approximately 15 miles away, with the town of Fareham being 8 miles south. Fareham is also home to the nearest mainline railway station.
The White Horse occupies an 18th century Grade II listed property of brick construction under a pitched tile roof. The property is briefly described as follows:
Property
TRADE AREAS
- LOUNGE BAR: With feature inglenook fireplace.
- RESTAURANT: Providing seating for approximately 30 customers, with a private dining area found beyond with seating for an additional 40. WCs.
- GAMES AREA: With family room.
- CATERING KITCHEN: Fully equipped.
- BASEMENT/BEER CELLAR.
- LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located on the upper floors and comprising:
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS with EN SUITE.
- 3 BEDROOMS.
- DOMESTIC KITCHEN.
- BATHROOM.
- 2 large rooms on the second floor. WC.
Agent’s note: There is scope to utilise some of the accommodation for letting rooms.
EXTERNAL
- Enclosed lawned trade garden with patio.
- CAR PARK: With space for over 10 vehicles.
- LOUNGE BAR: With feature inglenook fireplace.
- RESTAURANT: Providing seating for approximately 30 customers, with a private dining area found beyond with seating for an additional 40. WCs.
- GAMES AREA: With family room.
- CATERING KITCHEN: Fully equipped.
- BASEMENT/BEER CELLAR.
- LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located on the upper floors and comprising:
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS with EN SUITE.
- 3 BEDROOMS.
- DOMESTIC KITCHEN.
- BATHROOM.
- 2 large rooms on the second floor. WC.
Agent’s note: There is scope to utilise some of the accommodation for letting rooms.
EXTERNAL
- Enclosed lawned trade garden with patio.
- CAR PARK: With space for over 10 vehicles.
The Business
The business has been/is presently being operated by a third party and therefore no current operating figures are available. Prospective purchasers must make their own assumptions as to the likely trade levels, having due regard to the location and potential of the site.
Tenure
FREEHOLD £450,000. Sold as seen with vacant possession.
Any fixtures and fittings that remain on the premises at the time of completion will be included in the sale. Any third party items and items such as beer raising and cellar cooling equipment, branded items and gaming machines etc. will be excluded. An inventory will not be provided. The vendors will not be required to remove such items that remain on the premises.
VAT will apply on the sale of this property. It will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate of 90% of the purchase price. Prospective purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Any fixtures and fittings that remain on the premises at the time of completion will be included in the sale. Any third party items and items such as beer raising and cellar cooling equipment, branded items and gaming machines etc. will be excluded. An inventory will not be provided. The vendors will not be required to remove such items that remain on the premises.
VAT will apply on the sale of this property. It will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate of 90% of the purchase price. Prospective purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.
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.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Local authority: Winchester City Council
Rateable value: £7,500 as at 01 April 2023.
Local authority: Winchester City Council
Rateable value: £7,500 as at 01 April 2023.
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