Queens Head, High Street, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 4AQ

LOCATION

Titchfield is an affluent village sitting between Stubbington and Fareham along the River Meon in Hampshire and is a sought after location to live with a strong wealthy demographic.

The village has a history stretching back to the 6th Century. Nearby are the ruins of Titchfield Abbey, a place with strong associations to Shakespeare. The village is also home to the oldest church in Hampshire having been in existence for 1300 years and been visited by Henry V, Henry VI, Richard II, Queen Elizabeth I and Charles I.

Nearby cities include Southampton 13.6 miles (25 minutes) away and Portsmouth 12.7 miles (19 minutes).

The Queens Head is situated in a prominent roadside position and is at the heart of village life with a strong close-knit customer base.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Main Road Entrance
At the front of the building through a large tiled portico.

To the right-hand side of the portico is:

Bar Area
Seating 40.

This is a carpeted area, traditionally furnished, packed full of character. Half painted panelled wood and half painted rendered walls together with exposed brick, traditional beamed ceiling, open brick fireplace with gas coal-effect fire. The décor is photographs of the village through the years including the Queens Head.

Bar Servery
Wood vanished front with hardwood top and old, wooden support beams with over bar for glass storage.

Behind the Bar Servery is non-slip flooring, glass washer and two double door bottle coolers. The back bar is varnish panelled wood with mirror insert.

To the left-hand side of the portico is entrance to:

Dining Area
Seating 24.

This area is traditionally furnished, with parquet wood flooring and rugs. The décor is half panelled painted wood with Arts & Crafts wallpaper above.

Again, full of many period features including two fireplaces: one Victorian inset with tiled surround and an exposed brick fireplace with fire cradle and traditional décor.

The Bar Servery in this area is painted wood panelled front with hardwood top,

Behind the Bar Servery is non-slip flooring and a double bottle cooler. The back bar is wooden shelved.

Leading from a corridor at the rear of the Bar/Dining Areas are:

Ladies WC
With non-slip floor, tiled walls, two low level flush WCs.

Gents WC
With one urinal and one low level flush WC.

Cellar
Is ground floor level and has recently been refitted.

Commercial Kitchen
With non-slip Altro flooring and UPVC cladded walls in the cooking area. The equipment includes a single sink, 6-burner range, double deep fat fryer, rational, freezer, two microwaves and stainless steel worktops.

Storage Area
Consists of a large walk-in chiller with vinyl flooring, stainless steel worktops and fridge freezers.

First Floor:

Accessed via either a separate entrance to the building or the Bar/Dining Areas is:

Function Room
With painted wood panelled walls and vaulted beamed ceiling, part carpeted with a dance floor, large exposed brick feature fireplace with large flat screen TV above.

Bar Servery
The area also benefits from its own Bar Servery which has a painted wood panelled front and hardwood top, single bottle cooler, till, glass washer and back bar of painted wooden panelled shelves.

This space can cater for 80 people.

Letting Room
A potential AirBnB - one bedroom with wooden floor, painted and wall papered walls. En-suite with shower and WC.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Lounge

Kitchen

Bathroom
With white suite.

Separate WC

Bedroom 1
A good size double bedroom.

Bedroom 2
A good size double bedroom.

Bedroom 3
A good size double bedroom.

Bedroom 4
A good size double bedroom.

OUTSIDE

There is a small courtyard area to the side of the pub.

Car Park
Situated to the rear of the building there is a tarmacadam car park for 30 vehicles.

THE PROPERTY

Is a large, detached, Grade II Listed, painted brick building with large double bay windows under a tiled roof.

The building is due for external refurbishment in Spring 2024 with new windows and new signage etc.

THE BUSINESS

Is currently open and trading.

It is the landlord's view that this site has a potential turnover of circa £412,145 per annum.

We do not hold any accounting information nor can we warrant any trading figures.

TENURE

The Queens Head is available on the basis of a brand new agreement with the Stonegate Group.

There will be a wet tie to the Stonegate Group incorporated within this agreement.

Rent is quoted at £20,000 concession in Year 1.

Thereafter £33,000 per annum.

Rateable Value
Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £10,500.