Malet Arms, Newton Toney, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0HF

The Malet Arms is centrally positioned in the rural village of Newton Toney (also known as Newton Tony). Located on the edge of Salisbury Plain and surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside, the area is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. A short walk from the public house is RSPB Winterbourne Downs, a chalk grassland with a biodiverse habitat ideal for nature enthusiasts to explore. The village playing fields are situated opposite The Malet Arms and the village primary school and St Andrew's Church are nearby.

Newton Toney is just off the A338 which connects to the A303 dual carriageway, allowing for fast road connections between London and the West Country. The cathedral city of Salisbury, with a population of over 47,500 residents and many amenities, is located only 8 miles southwest along the A338. The town of Amesbury is also close by with the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge being visited regularly by tourists.

The Malet Arms occupies a detached, Grade II listed property across three floors, located in the village conservation area opposite Winterbourne. The property dates back to the 18th century and occupies a plot size of 1.025 acres. It is of brick and flint construction with a pitched tile and slate roof, and has a single storey, flat roof extension to the side.

TRADE AREAS
Front ENTRANCE into vestibule which leads into MAIN BAR comprising many small areas, full of character, with standing and ceiling timbers, a feature inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and a polished top BAR SERVERY with back bar display. Country furnishings to seat 22 customers. Adjoining the main bar is a SNUG with tiled floor, ceiling timbers, a log burning stove and French doors that lead to the TRADE PATIO. The snug has seating for around 12 customers.
RESTAURANT with fitted carpet, ceiling timbers, exposed flint walls and seating for 30 customers.
CATERING KITCHEN with nonslip floor, a range of stainless steel equipment and an extraction canopy.

Ground floor refrigerated BEER STORE with doored access to the rear private yard, providing easy access for deliveries.

LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILETS.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located on the upper floors and comprising:
FIRST FLOOR: DOUBLE BEDROOM, SINGLE BEDROOM/OFFICE, spacious GENERAL STORE, LIVING ROOM with store cupboard, galley KITCHEN and BATHROOM.
SECOND FLOOR: large DOUBLE BEDROOM with integrated wardrobe. Offset is an additional DOUBLE SIZE ROOM with integrated wardrobe. (Note: the accommodation could be reconfigured to suit the new owners' requirements).

EXTERNAL
The side TRADE PATIO is a suntrap throughout the day and has bench seating for approximately 40 customers. There is forecourt seating for a further 8 customers.

Private REAR YARD. Log and bin store.

OUTBUILDING with UTILITY ROOM and FOOD STORE. CAR PARK for over 20 vehicles. Large paddock of around 0.71 acres.

The Malet Arms has been in the current owners' hands since 1999, operating as a country community freehouse with a quality reputation for homemade food using locally sourced ingredients. The pub is well supported by the local residents as well as people visiting from the surrounding towns and villages. It is popular with tourists exploring the area and its attractions, and is also enjoyed by walkers and cyclists.

Trading hours:
Monday & Tuesday: closed
Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 15:00 and 18:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00

The business trades under a husband and wife operation and, as a result, has very low staff overheads. The profit and loss accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 show an annual net turnover of £285,256 , with a 68% gross profit. The wage costs are around 20% of the annual turnover. The trade split is 65% food sales and 35% wet sales. Pre-pandemic accounts show consistent annual net turnovers of between £355,000 - £380,000. Further accounting information may be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.

In addition, the owners have explored the possibility of adding a standalone building to be used for letting accommodation. Please note that no formal planning application has been submitted to the Local Authority.

In our opinion, this opportunity would suit an operator wishing to continue the business as a traditional community freehouse. There is scope to host functions and events in the paddock as well as the potential to add letting accommodation, subject to planning permission.