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Red Lion
7, Newlands Street,
Witham,
Essex
CM8 2AF
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SOLD


Location
Witham is situated just off the A12 between Braintree and Chelmsford, Essex & is very much a commuter town, being 50 miles from central London, and having British Rail station to Liverpool Street. The building dates back to the 14th century, when 2 cottages were converted into a larger house, which was then Rebuilt in the 17th century. The premises are set within the main high street, and surrounded by shops, offices, other retail outlets, and vast residential estates.
Trade Accommodation
Large trading area with 3 distinct sections set in a period building with white wash walls and beams
Front Left: Wood parquet flooring, comfortable seating area of leather sofas and chairs, low coffee table, huge open fire. Centre: Similar flooring, plus part carpeted, and period traditional table and chair seating. Bar servery to this area which is well equipped. Corridor linking these two area, with ladies and gents toilets, and door to private accommodation.
Bottom right: Combination flagstone and carpet flooring this is the “public/locals” area with pool, darts, large plasma screen TV. Disable toilet. Door to Kitchen: Large well equipped, 6 burner/gas oven, deep fat fryers, griddle, grill, microwaves, dishwasher, fridge and freezers, corridor to fridge/freezer store and boiler room, and door to private yard housing shed/stores. Further door from bar to outside: 3 areas of beer garden, paved outside bar doors, then walk way with picnic benches through to grassed garden with similar seating. Car park: with direct access from High Street.
Private Accommodation
First Floor:
(Private accommodation) comprising bathroom (bath, basin), WC, kitchen (compact but well equipped), office (inc CCTV), lounge/diner, 2 double and 1 single bedrooms. Front rooms over high Street are double glazed, carpeted throughout..
Tie
Tied for draught and bottled beers and Alco pops Free of Tie wines, spirits and minerals .
Trade
The Business is primarily wet led (93%) with food trade experiencing highs and lows. Average weekly wet trade is reported at £7,000 per week, with food accounting for £500 per week, although as the national trend, trade is down over the last 2/3 months. The lunchtime trade is from the Local office workers (Marsh/American insurance company) locals and shoppers, late pm tradesmen returning home, then evening are especially buoyant at the weekend. .
Hours
Traditional hours, with the addition of a public Entertainments Licence..
Tenure
3 year assignable and renewable tenancy granted by Scottish and Newcastle Pub Enterprises in August 2003. Limited repair responsibility.
Rent
£48,000 per annum.
Machines
Machines split 50/50 after usual expenses.
Price
We are seeking offers in the region of £55,000 to include fixtures and fittings (plasma TV by negotiation) Plus SAV.


Viewing Details :-
After an initial discreet viewing of the trade areas only all persons who wish to view the private quarters should make an appointment via the vendors “Sole Agents” who will at this stage request proof of finance and discuss the requirements of the freeholders.
STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE VENDORS AGENTS.
YOUNG AND SMITH
Telephone 020 7709 8788     Fax 020 7709 8789

For further details on this Public House please Contact :- Martin Smith
Finance Available


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n b. the information contained in these particlars has been verified by Young & Smith staff so far as it has been possible to do so. Young & Smith believes the information is correct, objective and unambiguous and meets in all respects, the requirement of the property misdescriptions act and order
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