WILTSHIRE - LANDMARK HILLTOP SAXON TOWN FREEHOUSE WITH LETTING ROOMS
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Ref: 96147
Leasehold £40,000
Key Features
Location
The Castle Inn is situated in an elevated position on a main junction in Mount Pleasant, Bradford-on-Avon. This sought-after and historic market town is set in the picturesque Avon Valley in West Wiltshire, and is renowned for its charming architecture, famous medieval bridge and canalside setting. The town blends period character with modern-day living.
Bradford-on-Avon has a good range of independent shops, cafés, public houses, restaurants and everyday amenities. The town benefits from excellent transport links which include a main line railway station with direct services to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton. The A363 and A350 provide convenient road access to Bath, Trowbridge and the wider regional motorway network. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and canalside and riverside trails, and is ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits. The Kennet and Avon Canals and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are situated on its doorstep.
Bradford-on-Avon has a population of over 10,000 and is nestled between the towns of Melksham, Trowbridge and the famous spa city of Bath. Indeed, the latter is only seven miles distant and a short train journey away, and offers a more comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and other amenities.
Bradford-on-Avon has a good range of independent shops, cafés, public houses, restaurants and everyday amenities. The town benefits from excellent transport links which include a main line railway station with direct services to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton. The A363 and A350 provide convenient road access to Bath, Trowbridge and the wider regional motorway network. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and canalside and riverside trails, and is ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits. The Kennet and Avon Canals and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are situated on its doorstep.
Bradford-on-Avon has a population of over 10,000 and is nestled between the towns of Melksham, Trowbridge and the famous spa city of Bath. Indeed, the latter is only seven miles distant and a short train journey away, and offers a more comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and other amenities.
Property
The Castle Inn is a detached, Grade II listed public house of stone construction under a pitched slate roof. The property stands in a plot of around 0.23 of an acre and falls within the town’s Conservation Area. The property has been lovingly renovated throughout and is briefly described as follows:
TRADE AREAS
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance into MAIN BAR, being full of character and having stone tile floor, a mix of exposed stone walls and wall panelling, timbered ceiling, stone fireplace and an oak topped BAR SERVERY with back bar display. The main bar provides seating for around 30 customers. The RESTAURANT is of similar character with exposed wooden floorboards, a mix of exposed stone walls and wall panelling, dual aspect stone surround fireplace and seating for a further 40 customers. LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S and DISABLED TOILETS with baby change facilities.
Ancillary areas include a fully equipped CATERING KITCHEN with stainless steel appliances, worktops and extraction canopy. Dry store and boiler room. Refrigerated BEER STORE.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR: All letting rooms have been refurbished and are well appointed. Four EN SUITE DOUBLE/KING SIZE LETTING BEDROOMS with rain showers; one of the four rooms also has a cast iron bath.
EXTERNAL
Large TRADE GARDEN with PATIO and lawned areas, with potential to seat over 100 customers. The trade gardens are a feature of the premises, benefiting from far-reaching views towards Salisbury Plain and over Bradford-on-Avon. Private TERRACE. Customer CAR PARK off Mount Pleasant for about seven vehicles.
TRADE AREAS
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance into MAIN BAR, being full of character and having stone tile floor, a mix of exposed stone walls and wall panelling, timbered ceiling, stone fireplace and an oak topped BAR SERVERY with back bar display. The main bar provides seating for around 30 customers. The RESTAURANT is of similar character with exposed wooden floorboards, a mix of exposed stone walls and wall panelling, dual aspect stone surround fireplace and seating for a further 40 customers. LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S and DISABLED TOILETS with baby change facilities.
Ancillary areas include a fully equipped CATERING KITCHEN with stainless steel appliances, worktops and extraction canopy. Dry store and boiler room. Refrigerated BEER STORE.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR: All letting rooms have been refurbished and are well appointed. Four EN SUITE DOUBLE/KING SIZE LETTING BEDROOMS with rain showers; one of the four rooms also has a cast iron bath.
EXTERNAL
Large TRADE GARDEN with PATIO and lawned areas, with potential to seat over 100 customers. The trade gardens are a feature of the premises, benefiting from far-reaching views towards Salisbury Plain and over Bradford-on-Avon. Private TERRACE. Customer CAR PARK off Mount Pleasant for about seven vehicles.
The Business
The Castle Inn has been operated by our client since April 2021, with the Landlord being The Loungers Group. The property has been thoroughly renovated under the group’s ownership and has been running consistently and successfully. The business is popular with families and its food offering is enjoyed by both locals and tourists. It regularly hosts live bands and is the home of ‘CastleFest’ music event in August.
The letting rooms are popular with visitors to Bradford-on-Avon, Bath and the surrounding area (including the Castle Combe and other parts of the Cotswolds).
The trade split for the public house is 70% food, 30% wet sales. The management accounts for 1 March and 31 August 2025 show a gross turnover figure of £448,202, with a very high level of adjusted net profits. Full accounting information may be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing.
The business is open Monday 12pm to 10pm (no food), Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am to 9.30pm, Thursday 9.30am to 10.30pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 11.30pm and Sunday 9am to 9pm.
We are of the opinion that The Castle Inn would suit an experienced operator wishing to continue the business as a high-quality establishment catering for locals and tourists alike. Viewing is highly recommended.
The letting rooms are popular with visitors to Bradford-on-Avon, Bath and the surrounding area (including the Castle Combe and other parts of the Cotswolds).
The trade split for the public house is 70% food, 30% wet sales. The management accounts for 1 March and 31 August 2025 show a gross turnover figure of £448,202, with a very high level of adjusted net profits. Full accounting information may be made available to seriously interested parties following a formal viewing.
The business is open Monday 12pm to 10pm (no food), Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am to 9.30pm, Thursday 9.30am to 10.30pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 11.30pm and Sunday 9am to 9pm.
We are of the opinion that The Castle Inn would suit an experienced operator wishing to continue the business as a high-quality establishment catering for locals and tourists alike. Viewing is highly recommended.
Tenure
LEASEHOLD £40,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
The Castle Inn is held on a lease agreement with The Loungers Group for a term of 10 years, commencing May 2021. It is held on a full repairing and insuring lease with an annual rent of £76,000, paid monthly in advance. The lease is excluded from the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. A security bond of £18,000 is held with the landlord. The lease is free of all trade ties.
In the event that a suitable covenant is secured, the freeholder may be open to negotiating a new ten-year lease agreement, however this would come with an increase in premium from £45,000 to £75,000.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications via Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
The Castle Inn is held on a lease agreement with The Loungers Group for a term of 10 years, commencing May 2021. It is held on a full repairing and insuring lease with an annual rent of £76,000, paid monthly in advance. The lease is excluded from the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and is fully assignable. A security bond of £18,000 is held with the landlord. The lease is free of all trade ties.
In the event that a suitable covenant is secured, the freeholder may be open to negotiating a new ten-year lease agreement, however this would come with an increase in premium from £45,000 to £75,000.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications via Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A Premises Licence is held for the sale of alcohol every day from 9am to 12.30 am.
Recorded music every day from 9am to 1am and live music (indoors only) from 10am to 12 midnight.
Recorded music every day from 9am to 1am and live music (indoors only) from 10am to 12 midnight.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value: £69,500.
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN.
Rateable Value: £69,500.
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN.
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Nathan Stainer
Wessex
Ref: 96147
