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Pub for sale

Hood Street, Bishop Auckland DL13
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Chain-free
Pub
1 bed
1,671 sq ft / 155 sq m
Added < 14 days

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Traditional stone built country pub
  • Thriving business with owner accommodation
  • Chain free
  • Immaculately presented
  • Full of character features
  • New wood effect u PVC windows fitted in 2024
  • Pub renovations completed in 2020
  • Living accomodation refurbished 2024
  • Picturesque rural village located in the North Pennines National Landscape

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of the North Pennines National Landscape, this traditional stone built country pub presents an exceptional CHAIN FREE opportunity for those seeking a thriving business with owner accommodation. Upon stepping into the property, you immediately see the time and investment that the current owners have committed to the property. With significant works carried out since 2020, including: rewiring; new cellar equipment installation; re-decoration; installation of new wood effect uPVC windows; new carpets in the first floor accommodation; and the creation of a beer garden.

The property offers an immediate warm welcome to guests with its immaculate presentation and abundance of character features, including exposed wooden ceiling beams and a charming multi-fuel burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. The bar area exudes a cosy and warm ambience, with its multiple seating areas that invite patrons to relax and unwind. The pool room, located beyond the bar area, provides an additional attraction for those who enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional country pub. Step outside to the thoughtfully designed beer garden, set on composite decking, and offering a peaceful and inviting setting for patrons to relax with a drink and enjoy the fresh air.

The inclusion of first floor accommodation provides the added incentive for those looking for a live-in business. The accommodation comprises of a large double bedroom, spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, and a storage room that could also be used as an office. With new carpets and uPVC windows throughout, the property provides the opportunity for new owners to move in immediately and continue the pub’s success.

The current opening hours are:

Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00
Thursday 17:00 - 23:00
Friday 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday 16:00 - 23:00

Food is currently served on Thursdays and Saturdays and only limited by the time which the current owners have available, however there is great viability for new owners to extend opening hours and food serving times if desired.

Rooms

Front Porch 1.02m x 2.16m (3ft 4in x 7ft 1in)
- Providing external access from the front of the property via a composite door - Further wooden internal door with clear glass pane providing access to the main bar area - Coir matting covering the whole floor area - Exposed wooden ceiling beam - Ceiling light fitting - Emergency exit light - Wall mounted hand sanitising unit

Bar 8.69m x 4.64m (28ft 6in x 15ft 2in)
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via the front porch and providing onward access to the pool room, WC's, pub kitchen, and a staircase that rises to the first floor accommodation - 2 wood effect uPVC windows to the front and Southern aspect - Carpeted - Exposed wooden ceiling beams - Electric fire to Eastern side - Multi-fuel burning stove with back boiler to Western side set on stone hearth in an inglenook fireplace - Multiple seating areas with integrated upholstered benches - Fitted bar with hardwood top and decorative wooden panel exterior - Free-standing fridge - Integrated storage shelving - Behind bar ceiling light fittings - Wall mounted light fittings - Dart board

Pool Room 4.38m x 3.03m (14ft 4in x 9ft 11in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the bar area, and providing onward access to the beer garden at the rear and North of the property - Hardwood flooring - Exposed wooden ceiling beams - Half wood panelled walls - 4 ceiling light fittings - Radiator - Pool table

Pub Kitchen 2.94m x 2.88m (9ft 7in x 9ft 5in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the pool room and providing onward access to the cellar - New kitchen fitted in 2020 - Large uPVC window with clear pane and fire exit opening - Industrial vinyl flooring - Smeg industrial oven with induction hob, stainless steel splashback, and integrated extractor hood - Polar industrial refrigerator with granite work surface and integrated food preparation storage - Double stainless steel sink and industrial pot wash - Hand wash basin with integrated storage below - Ceiling mounted strip lighting - The kitchen runs on a separate Ariston electric water heater

Cellar 1.34m x 3.52m (4ft 4in x 11ft 6in)
- Located in the basement and accessed via a step ladder from the pub kitchen, and externally via a cellar drop from the rear and North of the property - New pump system installed in 2020 with 7 serviced lines and 2 hand pumps

WC 0.78m x 2.58m (2ft 6in x 8ft 5in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the pool room - Ladies WC

Rear Porch 1.06m x 1.98m (3ft 5in x 6ft 5in)
- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed from the pool room via a wooden door with clear pane, and externally from the beer garden via a uPVC door with frosted pane - The rear porch provides access to the Gents' WC and beer garden - Hardwood flooring - Central ceiling light fitting - Emergency exit light

WC 1.12m x 2.42m (3ft 8in x 7ft 11in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the rear porch - Gents' WC which was refurbished in 2020

Landing 3.19m x 0.83m (10ft 5in x 2ft 8in)
- An internal door from the rear of the pool room leads to a carpeted staircase that rises to the first floor landing and accommodation - The landing provides access to the bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and storeroom - Newly Carpeted - Wall mounted light fitting

Bedroom 3.42m x 4.76m (11ft 2in x 15ft 7in)
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via 2 steps up from the landing - Large double room - Large uPVC window with window seat to the front and Southern aspect - Newly carpeted - Exposed wooden ceiling beams - Integrated storage wardrobes with sliding mirror doors - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Access hatch to roof space

Living Room 3.89m x 4.72m (12ft 9in x 15ft 5in)
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via 2 steps up from the landing - Large living area - Large uPVC window with window seat to Southern aspect - Newly carpeted - Exposed wooden ceiling beams - Open fire (likely capped) framed by wooden mantel piece - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Built-in cupboard which houses the property’s immersion heater (the element and pump of this appliance has been recently replaced)

Kitchen 2.18m x 2.96m (7ft 1in x 9ft 8in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the landing - Pitched panelled ceiling with roof light window - Laminate flooring - Integrated under counter storage units - Integrated shelving - Laminate work surfaces - Stainless steel sink and drainer - Space for under counter fridge - Ceiling light fitting - Radiator

Bathroom 2.14m x 2.12m (7ft x 6ft 11in)
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the landing - Pitched panelled ceiling with roof light window - Frosted aluminium framed window to the Northern aspect - Tiled flooring - Panel bath with overhead electric shower and glass screen - WC - Hand wash basin with tiled splashback - Ceiling light fitting - Vertical heated towel rail - Built-in cupboard which could house a washing machine

Storeroom 3.08m x 3.01m (10ft 1in x 9ft 10in)
- Currently used as a storeroom and equally could be used as an office

Rear Garden
- Located to the rear and North of the property and accessed from the rear porch - Created in 2020 - Composite decking - Ample room for outdoor seating and tables - Right of access for neighbours from both sides across beer garden

About this agent

Weardale Property Agency - Durham
Weardale Property Agency - Durham
1b Angate Street Wolsingham, Durham DL13 3AR
0191 392 4826
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