White Hart, Swan Lane, Margaretting Tye, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9JX

The White Hart Inn is situated in the stunning picturesque Essex hamlet of Margaretting Tye, close to the county town of Chelmsford. It is situated a short drive from the villages of Margaretting and Ingatestone which provide all local amenities. This area of Essex has become one of the county's most affluent regions, appealing to those moving out of London as well as those seeking to be within a commutable distance of the City.

Margaretting Tye lies a stones throw from the A12 at junctions 14, 15 and 16 which provide fast road access throughout the county of Essex, to the M25 and to central London beyond. Main line railway services are available from nearby Ingatestone with Great Eastern Main Line services into London Liverpool Street, Clacton on Sea and Braintree.

The White Hart Inn is a substantial and eye catching country pub situated in a stunning and picturesque area of countryside. The property has been heavily invested in recent years and is presented to a superb standard throughout, a true turnkey opportunity.

The White Hart Inn is a brick built property situated under a pitched slate and tiled roof with weather board exterior, presented in a farmhouse style.

TRADE AREAS
- BAR AND DINING AREA: Presented with log burner, exposed timbers and central bar servery. Seating for 20-30.
- SNUG: Additional dining space for 26 covers.
- CONSERVATORY RESTAURANT: Potential to seat 36 to 45.
- LADIES' TOILETS
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS
- UNISEX TOILET
- DISABLED TOILET: With BABY CHANGE facilities.
- TRADE KITCHEN: Extensively equipped with a range of commercial catering units including an extractor, combi oven, Rational oven, chargrill, six burner range cooker, undercounter fridges and a pass-through dish washer.
- GROUND FLOOR CELLAR
- BARREL STORE: With CryoService nitrogen system.
- OFFICE
- STORE ROOM
- FRIDGE AND FREEZER STORAGE: With DRY STORE and walk-in freezer, commercial washing machine and dryer.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at ground floor level there is an extensive and spacious owners' accommodation comprising:
- OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING AREA
- MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
- DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN SUITE SHOWER
- DOUBLE BEDROOM
- BATHROOM
- PRIVATE COURTYARD

LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level and accessed via a separate entrance from the front of the property there are two well appointed letting bedrooms comprising:

- DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN SUITE shower
- DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN SUITE bathroom

EXTERNAL
- REAR TRADE GARDEN: With picnic bench seating for 100 as well as four dining pods.
- FRONT TRADE GARDEN: With pergola and seating for 40-50.
- EVENTS PADDOCK: A fenced trade area with outside bar.
- PADDOCK: Measuring approximately 0.6 acres.
- CAR PARK: With space for 40-50 vehicles.
- STABLE: With six store rooms and a shower room.
- OUTBUILDING STORAGE
- YARD: With two shipping containers, one being refrigerated.

The business is now closed but has previously traded under a third party and historic trade accounts are unavailable. No trade is sold or warranted.

We are of the opinion that the White Hart Inn is a perfect opportunity for an experienced operator, experienced first-time buyer or multiple regional operators with management team to instil, who could hit the ground running and drive this exciting venture forward with little initial investment required.

FREEHOLD £995,000 to include fixtures & fittings. Stock at valuation in addition. 

LEASEHOLD- Nil Premium.
Stock at valuation in addition.  Fixtures & Fittings to be retained by the landlord.

A new 15 year free-of-tie lease agreement from a private landlord is being offered with an annual rent of £40,000. Rent reviews and break clause every fifth year.

An incoming party will be required to demonstrate sufficient funds to sustain their business model, and will need to demonstrate ingoing capital to cover the rental deposits, stock, working capital and solicitors fees as a minimum.

Prospective parties will be required to support any proposals to lease with a business plan, CV, references and Credit Check.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

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