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Within Filliegh, close to South Molton and easily accessed from the North Devon Link Road is this very popular country inn which has been serving the local and tourist trade for over 60 years.
The property is surrounded by rich pastureland and lush woodland not far from the stately home of Castle Hill which is the home of the Fortescue family since 1454 and steeped in history.
The market town of South Molton is around 3 miles away and offers a host of local shops as well as a regular market selling local produce and services, whilst the town of Barnstaple is about 7 miles away.
Exmoor and the coast are within easy motoring distance.
THE PROPERTY
Described as a property that just keeps giving this traditional 16th Century thatched cottage started its life as a working farm but for the last 60 years has been a character country inn with exposed beams, olde worlde fire places and split level accommodation. It provides a delightful family home and income opportunity.
There are four distinct public areas all served by a well-stocked bar. To one wing is a large commercial kitchen as well as numerous stock rooms and prep rooms.
Upstairs are 4 cosy letting bedrooms and a private self-contained 3 bedroom owner’s suite.
Outside of the property is a detached stone barn used as a freezer room, a private enclosed lawned garden to the rear, a cellar, plus two further outbuildings.
The ridge on the roof of the main property has very recently been re-thatched and the remaining thatch cleaned. The property boasts a large 30 space car park and a substantial duck pond surrounded by mature trees, overlooked by a wisteria covered pergola. In all we understand the land plot extends to around 1.5 acres.
THE BUSINESS
With excellent ratings on TripAdvisor this family run country inn has a turnover of around £341,583 per annum.
Offering a food led business with a well-stocked menu of home cooked locally sourced food supplying traditional home-cooked bar meals to more contemporary dishes and in the evening an Á la carte menu which really showcases the owner's culinary skills. The property has a single, a double, a twin and family letting rooms all with TV's and tea/coffee-making facilities. The inn opens at lunchtime from Tuesday to Sunday from midday to 2.30 and then from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm every evening except Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, in normal non-covid times.
The business has a well presented website including a virtual tour: From the North Devon Link Road where the A361 meets the A399 roundabout just after the sign for Quince Honey Farm from Tiverton, turn left at that roundabout back towards South Molton and take the second turning on the right. Follow the signs to The Stags Head which is located about a mile down the road and taking the first left.
Rooms
Entrance Porch
Hallway 4.7m x 5m
Ladies Cloakroom
With lobby having wash hand basin and separate WC.
Middle Bar 5.18m x 5.08m
With stone fireplace , exposed beams and serving hatch. Step down to:
Main Bar 5.18m x 6.83m
With L-shaped bar servery.
Gents Cloakroom
With lobby having 2 urinals, wash hand basin and WC.
Utility Room 3.86m x 2.13m
Top Bar Area 4.7m x 5m
Step up to:
Breakfast Room 4.57m x 3.18m
This area would be ideal for a private dining room but is currently used as guest's breakfast room.
Office 3.86m x 2.8m
Commercial Kitchen 5.26m x 4.72m
Comprehensively equipped, subject to trade inventory excluding those items of a personal nature.
Through Store Rooms
9.45m overall x 2.77m - With central staff cloakroom, store areas for dry goods and dishwashing area with sink units.
Store Room 3.05m x 2.29m
Private Accommodation
Accessed from the kitchen.
Open Plan Lounge 5.33m x 3.66m
Step down to:
Dining Room 3.05m x 2.62m
Shower Room
With shower cubicle, wash basin and low level toilet.
Bedroom 1 5.18m x 3.3m
With mirror fronted built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom/WC.
Bedroom 2 2.62m x 3.18m
Bedroom 3 3.05m x 4.27m
With built in cupboard.
Guest Accommodation
Bathroom/WC
Tudor Bedroom 5.18m x 3.96m
With en-suite shower room/WC.
Meadow Bedroom
Primrose Bedroom
2.64m max x 3.66m
Oak Bedroom
Outside
To the rear of the property is a private lawned central garden with access to the cellar 12' x 8'8" and store beyond 11' x 8'8".
At the top of the garden is a large utility shed and lean to store.
To the front of the pub is a forecourt beer garden with seating, large 30+ space car park and attractive wisteria covered pergola with bench seating overlooking the large duck pond. There is a lean to laundry room to the rear of the pub which measures 9'8 ' x 11'4.
Detached Stone Barn 6.2m x 3.78m
This two storey barn is used as a freezer room and store. A side pathway provides access for deliveries to the kitchen and beyond this is the upper garden where the large utility store is located.
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£15,000 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.
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