THE BARBON INN BARBON, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2LJ

FOR SALE CONTACT US Viewing is strictly by appointment • Delightful well-known destination Dales village inn through Colliers. • 10 individually-styled letting bedrooms Haydn Spedding Hotels Agency • One bedroom owners’ apartment Chancery Place Manchester, M2 2JT • £337,884 (net) T/O – solid profits 0161 831 3338 / 07881 914867 [email protected]

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Offers around £285,000 – Leasehold THE BARBON INN BARBON, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2LJ

The Barbon Inn occupies a superb position in the centre of this THE PROPERTY lovely Yorkshire Dales character village. Believed to date back Of stone construction and under a pitched slate roof, the to around 1650, the property was originally constructed as a farmhouse and was then an ale house in the 1700s, before accommodation is laid out on ground and first floors. becoming a coaching inn in the 1800s – called The Railway Hotel. This name was derived from being close to the former Ingleton – Tebay line which was closed in the Beeching era of PUBLIC AREAS the 1960s. Now a wonderful character inn with a warm and Entrance hall. Bar with Yorkshire open range in a stone cosy bar and dining room where wonderful local ales and surround and feature bar. Residents lounge with feature open traditional English food are served and complimented by 10 fire with dog grate and stone hearth and recessed shelving. good size letting bedrooms, bringing in visitors throughout the The Tramway (part of the restaurant and formerly the entrance year to this lovely Dales village. to the property) with beautiful oak settle dated 1686 and to seat The peaceful and tranquil village of Barbon occupies a 10. Restaurant to seat 32 having beamed ceiling, feature open delightful location between Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh, amid fireplace and delightful views over the garden. Residents the rolling fells which have only recently seen them included in entrance and hallway. the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A village steeped in history, it also welcomes the British Hillclimb Championship each year that competes at Barbon Hillclimb on the Shuttleworth Estate LETTING BEDROOMS close by. The famously picturesque market town of Kirby 9 letting bedrooms to sleep 19 (2 twin/double, 7 double and 1 Lonsdale is only a few miles away, renowned for its single). photographic charm. Its quaint streets and historic buildings accommodate an impressive range of traditional shops and The single bedroom has a private bathroom while of the cafes, increasingly difficult to find on the modern high street. remaining 9 bedrooms, 2 have en suite bathrooms and the The fell walks from The Barbon Inn are well-known and a remainder have en suite shower rooms. delight for the fell walker while its easy proximity to the central All letting bedrooms have hairdryer and tea and coffee making Dales and the Lake District National Park make it a welcome facilities. stay for so many visitors to the area. Acquired in 2005 by the present owners, they have spent significantly during their ownership in upgrading this lovely inn. OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION The property has been re-wired, a new fire alarm system fitted, The owners have the benefit of a self-contained apartment the car park extended and resurfaced as well as steadily comprising of spacious lounge/dining room, double bedroom upgrading throughout the inn. Having enjoyed their many years with dressing room and en suite shower room with double at The Barbon Inn, retirement now beckons, giving a new shower. owner the opportunity to come to this delightful Dales village inn. THE BARBON INN BARBON, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2LJ

SERVICE AREAS TRADE Spacious commercial kitchen having a tiled floor, fluorescent Certified accounts from the owners’ Chartered Accountants in lighting and canopy and extraction as well as hand sink. Sweet the form of a Trading and Profit and Loss Account show (net of prep and fridge room, still area and laundry/staff room with VAT) turnover of £337,884 for the year ended 31 July 2019. fluorescent lighting. Office. Outside access to rumbling Full Trading and Profit and Loss Accounts can be made room/freezer. Mezzanine storage. available following a viewing.

OUTSIDE PRICE Gravel beer garden to seat 60. Side tarmac parking area. Offers around £285,000 are invited for the leasehold complete Overspill car park and paddock extending to around ¾ acre with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory) but (unmeasured). Range of former stables including horse boxes, excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. tack room and garage with workshop. Patio to rear.

FINANCE SERVICES Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers South Lake District Council at Kendal (01539) 733333. with sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage. the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved.

LICENCE TO VIEW Premises Licence All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors’ agents who are acting with sole selling rights. WEBSITE www.barbon-inn.co.uk DIRECTIONS Travelling north on the A65 approaching Kirkby Lonsdale at LEASE Devil’s Bridge turn right. Follow this road for about 3 miles and take the third turning to Barbon Village (Hodge Bridge). The Barbon Inn is held on a 20 year lease from March 2011 on Continue through the village and The Barbon Inn will be seen a Full Repairing and Insuring basis with 3 yearly rent reviews prominently on the right-hand side of the road. at a current rent of £27,500 per annum. THE BARBON INN BARBON, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2LJ THE BARBON INN BARBON, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2LJ

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact:

Haydn Spedding 0161 831 3338 / 07881 914867 Email: [email protected]

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