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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
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Car Park
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Childrens Play Area
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Coastal
Property details
Kent Pub Opportunity with Investment Planned!
The Five Bells presents an excellent opportunity to take on a well-established village pub at the heart of the Hoo community in Kent. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and traditional pub character, the business benefits from strong local support and a loyal customer base. The pub offers a relaxed environment where guests come together to enjoy food, drinks and social occasions, creating solid foundations for an operator to build upon.
Private Accommodation
The Five Bells benefits from private accommodation providing comfortable living space for the operator, conveniently located above/within the premises. The accommodation offers a practical separation between the trading areas and the operator's private living space, providing the opportunity to live on site and be close to the business, accomodation offers 3 x bedrooms, living room and kitchen
The private accommodation would be particularly suited to an owner-operator or management couple looking for the convenience of living alongside the pub. Subject to the existing layout and accommodation specification, the space provides scope for a comfortable home while allowing the operator to maintain a strong presence within the business.
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Catering Kitchen
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Team Games
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Live Entertainment
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Live Sports
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The ideal operator for The Five Bells would be an experienced, hands-on pub operator with a strong passion for hospitality and community engagement.
They should have a proven ability to run a successful wet-led or food-focused pub, with particular strengths in customer service, team management, stock control and financial management. A friendly and approachable personality would be important, as the operator would need to build strong relationships with local residents and establish the pub as a valued part of the Hoo community.
The ideal operator would be commercially minded and proactive, with the vision to develop the existing offer, introduce regular events and promotions, and maximise the pub's location within the village. They should be confident in managing staff, maintaining high standards and creating a welcoming environment that encourages repeat custom.
A willingness to be visible and personally involved in the business would be a significant advantage. The successful operator should see The Five Bells not simply as a pub, but as a community hub, building customer loyalty while developing new revenue opportunities through food, drinks, events and local partnerships.
Overall, the ideal candidate would be energetic, entrepreneurial, customer-focused and community-minded, with the skills and enthusiasm to develop the pub's full potential.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
FH4FW1 / 030901
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£6,750.00
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Annual Rent:
£27,000.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.
Business Details
| Forecast Turnover: | £449,788 pa |
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| Forecast Wet Turnover: | £359,296 |
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| Forecast Dry Turnover: | £90,493 |
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| Guide Rent Annual: | £27,000 |
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Financial Details
| Full Deposit: | £6,750 |
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| Repair Fund: | £77 pw |
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| Fixtures / Fittings: | £48 pw |
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