Pub/bar to let

Cat Street, Chiselborough, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon TA14

A Stunning, Quintessential Period Grade II Listed Village Inn, with Superior Four Bed Owners Accommodation.

The Inn is situated in the hamlet of Chiselborough in an unspoilt rural part of Somerset in a reasonably accessible location to draw trade from the many towns and small villages in the area, including Crewkerne some 4 miles to the south and Yeovil 7 miles west. The county town of Taunton and the M5 motorway are twenty miles to the west of Chilselborough. The nearby A303 trunk road, around a mile and a half away, is one of the major holiday routes to the Westcountry.

The Cat Head Inn is substantially built of mellow ham stone under a slated roof. It was converted from a farmhouse into a pub about 1896 and is Grade II listed. A feature of the business is the beautiful outside trading area, arranged as 3 beer gardens, a patio and Skittle Alley and also the character main bar and dining room. The pub is currently closed, however provides an excellent opportunity for an operator to kick start the business.

Entrance Porch

Door to:-

Main Trade Area

To the left of the front door there is an attractive bar area with original flagstone flooring, leaded windows to the front, exposed stone walls, open fireplace with cast iron log burner with stone surround and chimney breast over, central heating radiators and wall light points. Seating for 10 at two rustic tables with additional seating at the bar. Attractive timber topped and fronted bar servery with flagstone flooring. Bespoke timber back bar for wine and spirit storage with integrated downlighters. Opening to the left of the main bar area to:-

Dining Area

With flagstone flooring, leaded windows to the front and side, exposed stone walls, wall light points and central heating radiator. Seating for 20 plus at attractive timber topped tables with high backed upholstered chairs. Large arched doorway to the rear giving access to the trade garden via:-

Rear Porch

With quarry tiled floor, exposed stonework and partly glazed rear door. To the right of the front door a there is a further:-

Dining Area

With leaded window to the front, carpeted, central heating radiator and large inglenook Minster style fireplace with cast iron wood burner. Window to the rear, seating for 12 plus at attractive timber topped tables with high backed chairs. Doorway to:-

Ladies (With Disabled Facilities) & Gents Cloakrooms

Commercial Kitchen

Window to the rear, non-slip flooring and brand new state of the art stainless steel extraction system. Fully equipped commercial catering equipment throughout.

Wash Up Area

With non-slip flooring, window to the rear, double stainless steel sink unit with drainer, Glazed door to rear and garden.

Beer Cellar

Temperature controlled, with ring main and python system.

Office

Area with external door and steps up to:-

First Floor Owners’ Accommodation

Vaulted Kitchen/Diner

Beautiful kitchen area with fitted domestic units and exposed oak beams.

Utility Room

Large Landing

Carpeted, with doors to:-

Lounge

Good sized room with leaded windows to the side and rear, carpeted, central heating radiator and feature fireplace with stone surround.

Main Bedroom

Large double room with leaded windows to the front, carpeted, central heating radiator and two doors to large walk-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2

Double room with window to the rear overlooking the gardens. Carpeted, central heating radiator.

Bedroom 3

Small double room, leaded window to the front. Carpeted, central heating radiator, feature fireplace with cast iron grate and stone surround.

Bedroom 4/Office

Single room, leaded window to the front, carpeted, central heating radiator.

Bathroom/WC

Leaded window to the rear, carpeted. Suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and electric shower over, close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Central heating radiator.

Second internal staircase.

Outside

To the rear, left hand side of the property there is a tarmac drive leading across the rear of the property.

Raised Paved Trade Patio In Front Of Stittle Alley

Three Separate Beer Gardens

General Information

Tenure

Leasehold. The premises is available via a new fr&I Lease with terms to be negotiated. Rent £20,000 per annum.

Alternatively, the property is available Freehold at an asking price of £380,000.

Rateable Value

2023 List: £8,450
Please note this is not Rates Payable. (Rural Rate Relief may be available). For information, we advise you to contact the Local Authority, South Somerset District Council.

Council Tax Band B

Services

All main services are connected however lpg is used for cooking.

Inventory

Trade Inventory to remain in the Landlord’s ownership.

EPC Awaited

Viewing

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Bettesworths.