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Property details
Originally built as a farmhouse in 1286, the Griffin's Head is now the perfect example of a quintessential county pub & restaurant, set in the rural village of Chillenden, Kent. Located in East Kent on the edge of the North Downs, the hamlet of Chillenden lies midway between historic Canterbury city centre and the bustling port of Dover. The area benefits from a high footfall of walkers and cyclists exploring the local countryside, and it welcomes consistent seasonal and tourist trade.
Steeped in heritage, the Griffins Head retains its original oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and historic charm. Internally, you will find a bar area with a feature servery and open fireplace, dining space set across two restaurant areas for approx.50 covers and a private dining room for 12–15 guests. The large, well-equipped trade kitchen is of a good size with extensive internal and external storage space and outbuildings.
The excellent outdoor space at the Griffins Head is ideal for maximising summer trade. It boasts a grassed front garden for 50 covers, an outdoor bar and BBQ area with toilets, a large garden with a decked patio area to the rear of the property and a substantial customer car park.
The private accommodation is set out on the first floor of the building, and it includes two double bedrooms, a lounge, a bathroom and an office.
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Trading style
The Griffin's Head is neatly woven into daily life in Chillenden; it has a good following of loyal locals from the surrounding villages who pop by regularly for a drink and catch up, together with regular custom from the local farmers. It is well known for its hugely popular Vintage Car Meet on the first Sunday of every month, together with its great range of events, including a family-friendly Easter Bank Holiday weekend, ladies’ days, and live rugby screenings.
Day to day, the pub operates seven days a week from 12 noon onwards, and it provides its customers with an elevated, quality pub menu that centers around traditional, home-cooked country fare. Hearty seasonal dishes are paired with an extensive wine list in the autumn and winter, and a lighter spring and summer menu is available, making best use of the outdoor bar and BBQ area.
The Griffin's Head would ideally suit a passionate, hands-on chef operator or an experienced restaurateur who can continue to build on the strong existing foundations at the site. It is available from May 26 on either the traditional tenancy model or on a tenanted business partnership agreement.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
Z55YD7 / SN-CT3
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£16,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£37,700.00
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.
Estimated capital requirements:
- Trading deposit £5,000
- Contract deposit (Refundable on day of change) £500
- Maintenance scheme (Plus monthly payments of £50) £1,000
- Inventory (Estimated post-refurbishment subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £20,000
- Stock, glass & crockery (Estimated subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £4,000
- Training deposit (£500 Refundable on completion of training) £1,000
- Utility package deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £TBC
- Technology pack deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £TBC
Working capital £5,000
Total estimated ingoing charges £36,500
Minimal capital considered £16,500
A lower minimum amount of capital may be considered, provided that there is a strong business and financial reason to support this during the application process.
Fixed Rental Structure:
- Year 1 £37,700
- Year 2 £38,480
- Year 3 £39,312
- Year 4 £40,196
- Year 5 £41,080
This pub is being offered on a Standard Tenancy Agreement with a fixed 5-year rental structure. This agreement is covered by the ‘Landlord & Tenant Act’ 1954 Part II. This is a fully tied agreement across all beers, cider, wine, PPS, spirits, and minerals.