High Street, BN8

The Kings Head is located in the centre of the picturesque conservation village of East Hoathly, near the South Downs in East Sussex. The village is in a countryside location and benefits from local amenities including local shops, schools and businesses. The village holds a number of events including the large and popular bonfire and fireworks display each year around November 5th and boasts a number of active groups including cricket, tennis and rifle range. East Hoathly is located in the Wealden District of East Sussex close to Hailsham (20,500 residents), Uckfield (14,500 residents) and Heathfield (7,500 residents). The South Downs Way is within walking distance of The Kings Head, and this area enjoys stunning walks and challenging mountain bike rides. Other local attractions include Glyndebourne Opera House, Drusilla's Zoo approximately 9 miles south and the historic town of Lewes approximately 20 minutes away.

The village is by-passed by the A22 and subject to expansion of over 250 new homes, and more applied for locally. The A22 and A27 provide vehicular access to a number of major conurbations, as well as the M25. Gatwick Airport accessed by the A22 and M23 to the North West and is approximately 29 miles distant. The nearest mainline railway station at Uckfield is located approximately 5 miles north of East Hoathly and provides mainline train services to London Bridge in about 1 hour and 20 minutes making this a popular area for commuters working in the city. The port town of Newhaven is approximately 28 minutes south and enjoys ferry services to Dieppe.

The Kings Head is a Grade II listed two-storey public house of brick construction, under a pitched tiled roof. The property was ordinally constructed as a school, converted to a public house in 1760 to become a coaching inn on the London to Eastbourne road. The property is a two-storey public house of brick construction, under a pitched tiled roof.

TRADE AREAS
- MAIN BAR: Presented with tiled flooring, exposed timbers, and decorative hops centred around a notable wood built bar servery. This area is capable of providing seating for 5 to 10 with room for more standing.
- DRINKING AND DINING AREA: With exposed brick work, brick fireplace and carpeted flooring. Seating for 26.
- DINING AREA: Presented in an inn keeping manner with the rest of the property. Seating for 22.
- LADIES TOILETS
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS
- PREP ROOM
- TRADE KITCHEN: Equipped with a range of stainless steel commercial units including wash up facilities, six burner range cooker, meri chef, double deep fat fryer and upright fridges.
- DRYSTORE.
- BASEMENT CELLAR: With bottle store and spirit store. Drop from front of property.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor level, comprising:
- FITTED KITCHEN
- LIVING ROOM
- OFFICE/SINGLE BEDROOM
- THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- BATHROOM

EXTERNAL
- CAR PARK: For 8 vehicles.
- FRONT PATIO: Seating for 30-40.
- REAR GARDEN: With mature flower beds and potential to seat up to 50.

The Kings head has an impressive history of long ownerships, with our clients having owned and operated the Kings Head for the past 28 years, and now wish to sell their business in order to retire. During this time, they have built up a substantial and successful business proving popular with the local community. Being the only pub in the village the Kings Head has a captive audience. It holds many CAMRA awards including three 'Local Pub of the Year' awards and 'Cider Pub of the Year' in recent years.

The Kings Head would suit a chef patron or hand on operator who could take the business to the next level, whilst retaining the community ethos much loved in the pub.

FREEHOLD £595,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition. 

There is the potential to also acquire the neighbouring property, which contains a brewery (with stainless steel brewing equipment, hopper, mash tun, copper and 4 fermenting vessels, cold room, office, wash room/WC, second cask cold room, delivery van and in excess of 400 stainless steel casks), function room (with potential to seat 60-70) and office (with historic outline permission for a one bedroom flat). Freehold £200,000 if purchased with the Kings Head.