George & Dragon 1 Road, Swanscombe, DA10 0LQ

• Located in Swanscombe, Kent • Sizeable three-storey corner pub • Bar & dining areas (60) • 5 letting rooms & 1 bedroom flat • Two patio areas & car park • Planning permission granted to extend

Freehold £550,000 + VAT

RCO/87523/44170 01981 250333 LOCATION The George & Dragon lies in the heart of the residential town of Swanscombe, Kent. The town falls under the remit of Borough Council, and is situated approximately 4 miles east of Dartford, 4 miles west of and 1.5 miles from Ebbsfleet. The area is rapidly expanding with large scale developments such as Ebbsfleet Garden City, currently under way. Swanscombe lies a short drive from Bluewater Shopping Centre and as a result has been selected as the proposed site for the Paramount Theme Park (a £3.5 Billion Pounds new theme park, estimated to create 27,000 new jobs, attracting 50,000 visitors a day) situated opposite the George & Dragon.

The area is easily accessed via the A2/M2, a major arterial link road between London and the wider Kent area, as well north of the via the nearby Dartford Crossing. The property benefits from being located a stones throw from Swanscombe Station with services to London Charing Cross (via Dartford, Sidcup and Lewisham), Gravesend and twice per hour. The George & Dragon is also within walking distance of Ebbsfleet International with local services across North Kent, high-speed services to central London and international services to the Continent. The area is also serviced by a number of local bus routes.

The George & Dragon occupies a sizeable and prominent three-storey property on a busy ‘T’ junction between the High Street, London Road and Galley Hill Road. The property is not listed and does not fall within a conservation area. The property benefits from granted planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the property to provide a further dining area and relocation of the current kitchen.

PROPERTY GROUND FLOOR Entrance from High Street directly into main bar. The main bar is presented in a traditional manner with a wood built ‘horseshoe’ shaped bar housing 3 double drinks fridges, a triple drinks fridge and a glass washer. The bar is presented in a traditional manner with carpeted and stripped wood flooring, brick fireplace, 2 TVs and an air-conditioning unit. The bar is decorated with a range of ‘bric a brac’ and curiosities and provides seating for 38 with a further 6 sat at the bar.

Leading to the rear of the bar there is a cosy dining area presented in an in-keeping manner of the bar, and is capable of providing seating for 16.

Offset from the bar are male and female WCs.

To the rear of the property there is a fully fitted trade kitchen equipped with non-slip flooring, dish washer, under counter fridges, hot cupboard, commercial microwave, salamander, bain marie, six burner range cooker, chargrill, double deep fat fryer and extractor. Offset there is a further dry store/ pantry area with chest freezer and 2 upright double stainless steel fridges.

The property is serviced by a large and immaculate basement cellar which in the past has been used for brewing. The basement includes a delivery hatch to the side of the property with barrel lift.

FIRST FLOOR : Letting accommodation comprising of: 2 twin bedrooms with en-suite showers Single bedroom Twin bedroom Shared shower and WC

SECOND FLOOR : Further letting accommodation comprising of: Double bedroom with en-suite shower.

Also located on the second floor there is an owners flat with double bedroom with en-suite shower, lounge, kitchen and staircase access to the flat roof above.

EXTERNAL To the front of the property there is a trade patio capable of providing seating for 20. To the rear of the property there is a gated car park with space for 5 vehicles. Furthermore there is a trade patio housing 13 picnic benches as well as a smoking solution and shed storage. Offset is a workshop.

THE BUSINESS The George & Dragon operates as a traditional public house serving those living in the immediate surroundings. Letting rooms are popular with contractors and are let at a rate of £50 per night.

Due to the recent acquisition of the business by our client, current and historic trade accounts are unavailable.

TENURE & PRICE FREEHOLD £550,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition. VAT payable in addition at the standard rate of 20% on 90% of the purchase price.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.

LICENCE SERVICES A Full Premises Licence is held. All mains services are connected.

Rateable Value is £17,250.

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