DORSET - DESTINATION COUNTRY FREE HOUSE NEAR POOLE
Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset
Ref: 95284
Leasehold Nil Premium
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Key Features
Location
The Golden Fox faces the A350 in the village of Sturminster Marshall. The village has many amenities including a store, post office, pharmacy, village hall, recreation ground and golf course with driving range. Just outside the village is a medieval, eight-arched bridge which crosses the River Stour at White Mill and is believed to be the oldest in Dorset, dating from 1170. White Mill (now owned by the National Trust) has been restored and is open to the public. There are many walks around the village, most notably the ‘Stour Valley Way’, which follows the River Stour from its source to the sea. Sturminster Marshall has a population of approximately 2,000, whilst the nearby town of Wimborne Minster (commonly known as Wimborne) has over 15,000.
Wimborne is a picturesque, historic market town with a Minster church; it also has one of the foremost collections of 15th, 16th and 17th century buildings in Dorset. The coastal towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch are 8 to 15 miles away and have a combined population of approximately 400,000.
The Golden Fox is a two storey, roadside public house under a pitched tile roof. It is briefly described as follows:
Wimborne is a picturesque, historic market town with a Minster church; it also has one of the foremost collections of 15th, 16th and 17th century buildings in Dorset. The coastal towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch are 8 to 15 miles away and have a combined population of approximately 400,000.
The Golden Fox is a two storey, roadside public house under a pitched tile roof. It is briefly described as follows:
Property
TRADE AREAS
Entrance from the trade patio into MAIN BAR; split level and full of character with a mix of flagstone and wood flooring, timber beams, exposed stone walls, open fireplace and a polished top bar servery with back bar display and canopy above. A mix of dark wood polished tables and leather chairs to seat approximately 32. LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS adjoin the main bar area.
Beyond the main bar is the DINING AREA, seating 26, with similar characteristics and furnishings.
DRY STORE ROOM with ice machine, stainless steel ‘Apollo’ dual fridge and chest freezers.
CATERING KITCHEN with nonslip floor, tiled walls and a range of stainless steel equipment. Wash-up area.
Ground floor, refrigerated BEER CELLAR.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
At first floor, comprising: THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS (one spacious king size), newly fitted DOMESTIC KITCHEN. BATHROOM. Walk-in wardrobe/storeroom.
EXTERNAL
TRADE PATIO with wooden tables and chairs to seat 25. Covered area with electric heaters to seat a further 16. LAWNED TRADE GARDEN with bench seating for 36. The owners also have access to roof terrace. SERVICE YARD. Spacious tarmac CAR PARK for approximately 30 vehicles.
Entrance from the trade patio into MAIN BAR; split level and full of character with a mix of flagstone and wood flooring, timber beams, exposed stone walls, open fireplace and a polished top bar servery with back bar display and canopy above. A mix of dark wood polished tables and leather chairs to seat approximately 32. LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS adjoin the main bar area.
Beyond the main bar is the DINING AREA, seating 26, with similar characteristics and furnishings.
DRY STORE ROOM with ice machine, stainless steel ‘Apollo’ dual fridge and chest freezers.
CATERING KITCHEN with nonslip floor, tiled walls and a range of stainless steel equipment. Wash-up area.
Ground floor, refrigerated BEER CELLAR.
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
At first floor, comprising: THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS (one spacious king size), newly fitted DOMESTIC KITCHEN. BATHROOM. Walk-in wardrobe/storeroom.
EXTERNAL
TRADE PATIO with wooden tables and chairs to seat 25. Covered area with electric heaters to seat a further 16. LAWNED TRADE GARDEN with bench seating for 36. The owners also have access to roof terrace. SERVICE YARD. Spacious tarmac CAR PARK for approximately 30 vehicles.
The Business
The business is currently operated by third party tenants and therefore no trading figures are available. Prospective purchasers must reach their own assessment as to the likely level of trade having due regard to the location and potential of the site. The current tenants’ lease expires in July 2025, although we understand that they are open to vacating earlier if required.
The trade fixtures and fittings are owned by the occupying tenants and may be available for purchase by separate negotiation.
The trade fixtures and fittings are owned by the occupying tenants and may be available for purchase by separate negotiation.
Tenure
LEASEHOLD: Nil premium
TERM: Up to seven years
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Outside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABILITY: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
BOND: A bond equivalent to 3 months’ rent in advance plus personal guarantees if the lease is taken as a Limited Company
RENT: Guide rent £25,200 per annum, paid monthly in advance
STEPPED RENT: Our client will consider a stepped rent for a suitable candidate
RENT REVIEW: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term (Open Market Rent)
REPAIR LIABILITY: Part repairing and insuring lease agreement. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the freeholder retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The lessee will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property.
TIE: Free of all trade ties
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent.
VAT: VAT will be payable on rental payments
Note: The vendor would also consider a more flexible three year tenancy agreement if preferred by the successful candidate.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
TERM: Up to seven years
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Outside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABILITY: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
BOND: A bond equivalent to 3 months’ rent in advance plus personal guarantees if the lease is taken as a Limited Company
RENT: Guide rent £25,200 per annum, paid monthly in advance
STEPPED RENT: Our client will consider a stepped rent for a suitable candidate
RENT REVIEW: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term (Open Market Rent)
REPAIR LIABILITY: Part repairing and insuring lease agreement. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the freeholder retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The lessee will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property.
TIE: Free of all trade ties
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent.
VAT: VAT will be payable on rental payments
Note: The vendor would also consider a more flexible three year tenancy agreement if preferred by the successful candidate.
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 10.00 am until 1.30 am, seven days a week.
Local Authority : Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ
Telephone: 01305 251010.
Local Authority : Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ
Telephone: 01305 251010.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value: £11,500.
Rateable Value: £11,500.
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Joseph James
Wessex
Ref: 95284
