The White Hart High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
Stunning Historic Dorset Freehouse with 5 Separate Accommodation Units Beautiful Grade II Listed Public House with Character Trading Areas, Commercial Kitchen, Pretty Outside Trading Courtyard & Skittle Alley •One Bed Letting Unit & Owners/Managers Accommodation Above Pub • Three x 2 Bed Living Units & Car Park Substantial Freehold Asset & Business Offering Versatile Space
LOCATION Yetminster is a picturesque village, situated 4 miles southwest of Sherborne and 6 miles southeast of Yeovil. Situated on the River Wriggle, a tributary of the River Yeo, the village is built almost entirely of honey coloured limestone, with many of the houses in the village dating back to the 17th century. Yetminster has its own railway station, as well as a local store, Post Office and butchers. The pub also featured in the 2009 film, Tamara Drewe.
Yetminster Fair is held on the second Saturday of each July and claims to be one of the oldest in Dorset. The village has a huge catchment area, with not only the major centres of Yeovil and Sherborne within a short drive, but many other villages and hamlets throughout this beautiful area. The village is also expanding , with the addition of 85 new homes being developed by Burrington Estates.
Yetminster is an ideal location to enjoy some of England's finest gardens and properties including Tintinhall, Montacute House and Lytes Cary Manor, as well as some beautiful country parks, including Ham Hill, Ninesprings and the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, 12 miles south of Sherborne. Other visitor attractions in the area include the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum and Longleat Safari Park.
DESCRIPTION
An attractive Grade II Listed limestone built thatched property fronting the High Street, with origins believed to date back to the late 16th/early 17th century. The property stretches back behind with a pretty enclosed trading courtyard, separate private courtyard and skittle alley behind. The pub has a spacious three bed flat above with a separate one bed holiday let flat to the side of the skittle alley. Behind the courtyard is a purpose built three unit accommodation block, each with two bedrooms and a car park behind.
Ref No: 4045 £560,000 Freehold
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The accommodation briefly comprises: Off the half landing leading to:
ENTRANCE PORCH FAMILY BATHROOM Leading to: LANDING
LARGE OPEN PLAN TRADING AREA With walk in cupboard. Full of character with exposed ceiling beams, timber topped and fronted centrally positioned bar servery and large inglenook fireplace to the far end. SEPARATE WC
The room is traditionally decorated and presented with a mix of rustic pub furniture. Part carpeted, part oak flooring. Through to: OFFICE
PRIVATE DINING AREA FURTHER WALK-THROUGH OFFICE
Light and airy private dining area for circa 8-10, with double French doors out to PATIO TRADING AREA. DOUBLE BEDROOM With wash hand basin and shower unit.
LADIES & GENTS CLOAKROOMS LIVING ROOM
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DOUBLE BEDROOM Fully equipped with commercial extraction, Upvc cladding, non-slip flooring, double sink and drainer. KITCHEN With domestic units. GROUND FLOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BEER CELLAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM Pretty paved TRADING COURTYARD to the rear of the pub, with a selection of Housing fridges and freezer with double doors to outside. outside timber furniture and pub benches. Pergola shelter with light and heat. The area is attractively landscaped with a selection of potted plants. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE DISABLED TOILET AND TWO OUTSIDE UNISEX TOILETS Situated above the pub comprising:
ENCLOSED TRADING PATIO DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN-SUITE To the rear of the private dining area. Including outside shelter.
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
Each of these units are currently let although vacant possession will be granted SKITTLE ALLEY Situated to the rear of the outside courtyard with skittle run and furniture, walk in on completion. It should be noted that there is a restricted planning use for store cupboard situated to the rear. these three dwelling to employees of the pub or family members of the owners. However, there is potential for this restriction to be lifted, subject to further BREW HOUSE APARTMENT planning investigation and submission. Comprising: CAR PARK DOUBLE ROOM With walk in wardrobe and built-in cupboards. To the front of the pub is an area with alfresco eating and drinking at circular pub benches. SHOWER ROOM GENERAL INFORMATION With shower, WC and wash hand basin. THE BUSINESS The White Hart at Yetminster is a popular village Freehouse, which benefits from FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN/DINER its idyllic setting in this delightful village, easily accessible from the major centres of Yeovil and Sherborne and the many villages that surround this area. COTTAGES Situated to the rear of the premises and completely renovated and restored in The pub has recently been tenanted and is now available to buy freehold. The 1999. New intruder alarm fitted 2021. A self-contained two storey stone-built White Hart has been run as a traditional village pub with a cosy and welcoming property divided into three self-contained units, each with their own terrace or atmosphere and has always been at the heart of the community, offering a garden. Each unit comprises: wide range of ales, lagers and ciders and good 'pub fayre' to compliment.
There is undoubtedly huge potential for a new owner to stamp their own mark GROUND FLOOR OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE WITH KITCHEN on the property and untap further potential, particularly with regards to the
letting accommodation. OPEN STAIRWAY
Up to: The property has an unusual set up for a public house, given that it has five lots
of living accommodation, with the additional potential of converting the skittle 2 BEDROOMS alley to three or four en-suite letting rooms, subject to planning. The property
therefore makes an ideal home and income opportunity for any new owner, FAMILY BATHROOM particularly those who do not want to rely solely on the pub for revenue. This
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
flexibility allows for an alternative lifestyle with either less pressure to operate the pub on a full time basis or otherwise gives huge potential to anyone wishing to maximise the letting angle of the property and make further enhancements to the pub business.
RATEABLE VALUE 2017 List: £8,000 . Please note this is not Rates Payable. 100% Small Business Rates Relief will be available for eligible parties. Interested parties are advised to contact the Local Billing Authority.
INVENTORY To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.
STOCK Wet and Dry stock in trade and Bar Glassware will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.
EPC AWAITED
NB Please note we are instructed as Joint Agents with Sidney Phillips.
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
The White Hart
High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LF
www.bettesworths.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are 29/30 Fleet Street give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any Torquay part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation Devon or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents. TQ1 1BB