A historic end of terrace two storey property with colour washed elevations under a pitched tiled roof.

The ground floor accommodates the main trading spaces, which are served by a central bar server to the public bar and restaurant areas. This is fitted in a traditional country inn style and offers warm and inviting surroundings. To the rear are the ancillary spaces including catering kitchen and customer toilets. The first floor is given over to the 4-bedroom owners accommodation with separate access from the rear.

At the rear there are further outside ancillary spaces including the upland beer cellar, cold store, dry store and freezer room

The business is situated on a well-sized plot, which comprises ample trading spaces as described with outside seating to the front and rear.

To the rear attached to the external ancillary areas are three letting cottages. These are owned by our client and the intention is for them to retain ownership of these and separate them from the pub.

Desirable village setting close to the city of York

Long-established and well-renowned business

Strong net turnover on limited trading hours

Three/four-bedroom owner’s accommodation

Available as Free of Tie Letting Opportunity

Situated in the center of the village of Stillington on the main high street. The village is an affluent and pleasant location, within easy reach of the city of York just over 13 miles to the South. It also offers good access to the nearby North Yorkshire Moors area. Both locations experience a high level of visitors, year-round.

The following floors have been measured in accordance with the prevailing RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

Ground Floor –
Entrance Lobby – 2.242m x 1.058m
Public Bar – 5.937m x 7.503m at the widest point. Mixture of carpeted and wood floor coverings, bench booth seating and stools set at loose tables, feature cast iron fireplace with living flame fire and brick chimney breast.
Restaurant – 7.008m x 7.990m at the widest point. Similar style floor coverings with seating on high back chairs offering 46 covers and a central exposed brick chimney breast.
Catering Kitchen – 4.875m x 3.971m. Fitted with a range of stainless-steel fittings and extraction.
Rear Corridor – 3.941m x 1.065m
Gents Toilets – 2.613m x 1.540m
Ladies Toilets – 3.945m x 1.867m

Via External Access to The Rear –
Upland Beer Store – 3.892m x 3.507m
Cold Store with Walk-In Fridge – 3.971m x 2.910m
Dry Store – 4.068m x 2.986m
Freezer/Storage Room – 3.000m x 4.061m

First Floor –
Fitted, to a good standard with double glazing and central heating and comprising –
Lounge – 4.589m x 3.980m
Dining Room – 4.363m x 3.921m
Kitchen – 3.460m x 3.037m
Bedroom 1 – 3.577m x 4.001m
Bedroom 2 – 3.590m x 4.542m
Bedroom 3 – 3.443m x 5.623m
Office/Bedroom 4 – 3.598m x 2.902m
Hallway – 3.872m x 1.880m
Corridor To Bedrooms – 3.618m x 0.987m
Corridor to Bathroom – 6.217m x 0.845m

Our client has operated the business for 29 years and are now looking to retire. They have built a strong reputation for food and enjoy a considerable amount of repeat business and a strong local following.

The current owners have reduced the opening hours in recent years to suit their lifestyle, but still achieve a good level of business. The pub shows a consistent net turnover of £8,000 per week net of VAT. The last set of full account showed a net turnover of £410,791 with net profits of £81,962.

There is clearly potential for a new owner with fresh ideas to open longer hours and drive these levels of trade higher. More detailed accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties after viewing the property.

While our client is keen to let the property to allow them to retire, they may consider selling the freehold of the pub and possible the cottages as well. Please enquire for further details.