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Property details
Set in mature grounds extending to about one acre, the Three Horseshoes is in the centre of the picturesque village of Helions Bumpstead, approximately 16 miles southeast of Cambridge, 4 miles from Haverhill and 10 miles from Saffron Walden.
The Three Horseshoes was brought into community ownership in 2019. It is free of tie and, as the sole remaining pub in the village, currently exempt from business rates. In 2022 it won a CAMRA award, placed second nationally in the pubs saved by their communities category.
The property has its origins in the early 1700’s and has great character with exposed timbers, two wood stoves, two bars and a restaurant area. There is space for 24-26 covers in the restaurant area and a further 18-20 covers in the two bar areas. There are toilet facilities adjacent to the bars and further gents, ladies, and disabled toilets adjacent to the restaurant. To the back of the bar is a coffee preparation area, a well-equipped catering kitchen with commercial extraction, separate food preparation and wash-up and store areas, and a fully fitted cellar.
Outside are beautiful, extensive and well-maintained gardens and a covered heated patio area which provides additional dining capacity. A car park to the front provides space for 16-17 vehicles and parking in the adjacent roads is unrestricted.
The private accommodation on the first floor consists of a three-bedroom flat with two bathrooms and a large living room. This is currently unoccupied, and the freeholder has allocated a refurbishment budget for the benefit of the successful applicant(s) for the tenancy.
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Trading style
This is a great opportunity to take over the tenancy of a highly successful business which the present tenants have built up over the past four and a half years, drawing in custom from nearby villages and towns on the Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire borders.
The freehold is owned by a not-for -profit community benefit society which is based in the village. The success of the tenant's business is a key priority for the society, which intends to invest further in the premises over time. There is excellent support from the community itself with regular music, book clubs and quiz evenings. The current business attracts customers from a wide area and has a well-established reputation as a food destination.
The Society is looking for a personable, self-motivated and enthusiastic tenant or tenant couple who will continue to build on the trading success of recent years, working in tandem with a highly supportive village community.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
61NCZO / HCBS-CB9
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£14,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£25,000.00
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.
RENT: £25,000 (excl VAT) including accommodation
INGOINGS: £14,000
3-5 Year Tenancy free-of-tie agreement.
The landlord retains responsibility for structural repairs. Nil premium. Rateable value of £7,250
The pub is 100% exempt from business rates (via Rural Rate Relief)
Commercial trade figures will be made available to applicants with wet/dry sales at 50:50. More detailed information on the accounts will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
The trading areas are fully furnished with trade and commercial cooking appliances, available to purchase outright or rent from the landlord.