The premises comprise a detached, imposing property set at the front of the site and arranged as a ground floor pub/restaurant with potential owners accommodation above. To the side is an extensive car park and car wash facility with interceptors. The above is set in 3.49 acres (1.41 hectares).
Location
Situated on the main A22 London/Eastbourne road just south of Nutley village being directly opposite the recreation ground. The property is 5 miles north of Uckfield and 9.6 miles south of East Grinstead.
Accommodation
Main bar area
37’ x 16’6” (11.2m x 5.0m) 610 sq ft (56.7 sq m)
Timber floor + large bar
Righthand section
14’ x 15’6” (4.3m x 4.7m) 217 sq ft (20.2 sq m)
Feature fireplace + door to outside.
Door with steps to:
Gents cloakroom 2 urinals, pedestal hand basin + low level w.c.
Lefthand section - dining area
11’ x 18’3” (3.3m x 5.5m) 201 sq ft (18.7 sq m)
Twin doors to extensive decked area
Door + steps to:
Ladies cloakroom
2 separate low level w.c.s + pedestal hand basins.
Total ground floor customer area 1,028 sq ft (95.5 sq m)
Behind the Bar is a door to a corridor with stairs to 1st floor + access to:
Kitchen
16’6” 14’3” (5.0m x 4.3m) + 3’6” x 4’9” (1.1m x 1.4m) 250 sq ft (23.2 sq m)
Well fitted with various stainless steel equipment + Elite gas cooker.
Arch to:
Dry store
8’3” x 3’6” (2.5m x 1.1m) 29 sq ft (2.7 sq m)
Washup/preparation room
11’3” x 9’9” (3.4m x 3.0m) 110 sq ft (10.2 sq m)
Twin bowl sink unit, Worcester wall-mounted gas-fired boiler + door to outside.
Cellar 11’3” x 10’9” (3.4m x 3.3m) 121 sq ft (11.2 sq m)
Total Overall Ground Floor Area 1,538 sq ft (142.9 sq m)
1st Floor - 3-bed owners flat
Half landing with access to:
Bathroom 6’9” x 13’6” (2.1m x 4.1m) with bath, pedestal hand basin + low level w.c .
Separate w.c.
Stairs to: Landing with access to:
Dining room/kitchen 10’3” x 12’9” (3.1m x 3.9m)
Lounge 13’ x 17’ (4.0m x 5.2m) - twin aspect.
Bedroom 1 13’ x 17’ (4.0m x 5.2m)
Bedroom 2 13’ x 13’9” (4.0m x 4.2m)
Bedroom 3 11’ x 16’6” (3.3m x 5.0m)
Outside - To the front of the building is a large parking area with 10 - 15 spaces. This leads to an overflow car park which includes a car wash area 43’ x 83’ (13.1m x 25.2m) - 3,569 sq ft (331.6 sq m).
Also to the front of the building and to the side is an extensive decked area with outside bar. There are steps leading to a garden with children’s activity area.
There are further steps leading to a large field.
There are also various lockable outside stores including one for use of the car wash.
Road frontage to the A22 293 ft (89.1m).
Total Site Area 3.49 acres (1.41 hectares)
Terms
Planning - A number of planning applications have been submitted on the site over the years.
Application WD/04/0231/F - This was an application for extending the rear of the pub to provide additional seating. This was granted in August 2004 but was not implemented.
Application WD/2006/3262/F - This was an application for the erection of a rear extension the same as the previous application but with the addition of 10 bed & breakfast rooms on the 1st floor. This was approved in February 2007 but not implemented.
Application WD/2016/0537/F - This was an application to install in the overflow car park a new concrete apron with gully, interceptor & drainage to existing pump house for a car wash area ancillary to the existing public house. The existing small shed currently used for storage was to be used for plant & equipment for the car wash. This was granted with conditions in June 2016 and was implemented. The car wash continues in operation currently. Some of the original conditions have been removed.
Price - £2 million for the freehold interest with full vacant possession.
Rates - Local Authority: Wealden SBR (24/25): 49.9p
Business rates - Rateable value : £10,500
Nb Eligible businesses occupying a property with a rateable value of less than £15,000 may be entitled to small business rate relief with properties having a rateable value of £12,000 or less paying no rates. Further details may be found at www.gov.uk/apply-forbusiness-rate-relief.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band A.
VAT - Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be chargeable on the price. It is recommended that a prospective purchaser should make their own enquiries to establish whether or not VAT is chargeable prior to entering into an agreement.
Services - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC - Energy performance certificate Band C (63).