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Car Park
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Childrens Play Area
Property details
The Royal Oak is a country pub located in the village of East Bergholt which is between Colchester and Ipswich within the ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Dedham Vale. Despite its rural location, the pub is within a few minutes' drive of the main A12 road allowing decent access, and also within four miles of the River Stour leading to the coast at Harwich. The pub itself is a good-sized two-storey detached building with considerable outside areas and views of the surrounding countryside. It is a much-loved pub, known locally as ‘The Dickie’, and currently trades very well as a community drinks-focused tavern.
All the trade areas are on one floor with a traditional wooden main bar area surrounded by comfortable seating and a snug area with further seats and a darts board. It is simply decorated with a rustic feel, wooden surrounds, and tiled floors that locals enjoy and are all well looked after. While there is no trade kitchen, the domestic kitchen is close to the bar area allowing snacks for the teams to be prepared, with the potential for further albeit simple food for customers such as pies, paninis, and light bites.
Externally there is a substantial car park for at least twelve cars and a large beautiful trade garden with plenty of space for children to play safely. There is also a separate barn area for storage within the car park area as well as a drinking area at the front of the pub.
The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms with a family bathroom, shower, and bath on the first floor. The kitchen and sitting room are downstairs which are all well looked after and in good order.
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Catering Kitchen
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The pub trades successfully as a rural community local serving the nearby villages. It is especially well known for its real ale, with three rotating real ales on offer. It also hosts several sports teams including darts, crib, and dominoes. Given its location, the pub has a good following with walkers and cyclists wanting a comfortable pub to enjoy a social beer and rest.
This is an opportunity likely to attract an existing or experienced licensee, who wants a more rural countryside location but with a strong vision to be able to take the Royal Oak to a higher level. A passion for real ales is a must and the ability to maximise the large garden is also important.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P01433
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£9,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£16,500.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £16,500 Starting rent of £8,000 per annum available.
Security Deposit: 2,000 – building to £5,000 during tenure
Working Capital: £4,000
Stock: £3,000
F&F: Upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.