The White Horse Hotel MARKET PLACE, , , SO51 8ZJ 2

The White Horse Hotel MARKET PLACE, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ZJ

FREEHOLD FOR SALE GUIDE PRICE - £4 MILLION

+ Historic former coaching inn in the town centre of Romsey + 29 en-suite letting bedrooms with extensive bar, restaurant, private dining and lounge space + Converted stables providing function and wedding facilities for 100 guests + Attractive landscaped courtyard + Grade II* Listed + Situated with Romsey Town Centre Conservation Area + Close to , The Broadlands Estate and the + Excellent base for exploring the , Mottisfont Abbey and Paultons Park 3

LOCATION

The White Horse Hotel is situated in the centre of Romsey, a market town well known for its association with The Broadlands Estate, the former home of the Lord Mountbatten. The hotel has a dominant position in Market Place surrounded by a number of other historic buildings including Romsey Abbey. The White Horse Hotel is the largest hotel in Romsey town centre and provides an excellent base to explore the Test Valley and the many attractions in the area including Mottisfont Abbey, the River Test and the Test Way, Stockbridge, The Broadlands Estate, Paultons Park and Winchester. Pedestrian access is directly provided from Market Place. Deliveries are made to the rear of the Hotel via Latimer Street. Car parking is available in the Lortemore Place ‘pay and display’ car park to the rear of the Hotel.

PROPERTY

The White Horse Hotel is a 600 year old former coaching inn that has been extended in a very attractive and sympathetic way. The property is a Grade II* Listed building and is in good condition throughout. The hotel has 29 en-suite letting bedrooms, extensive public areas and a large outside seating area within a rear courtyard. The Stables have been developed and converted to provide a large function facility as well as administrative offices. 4

INTERNAL DESCRIPTION

The White Horse Hotel provides the following letting accommodation:-

ROOMS QUANTITY Single 1 Small double 5 Snug doubles 4 Twin / double 14 Loft suite (duplex suite) 2 Junior Suite 2 Penthouse Suite 1 Total 29

All rooms have en-suite bath/shower facilities with WCs and wash-hand basin. In the original building (as extended), the following facilities are provided:

+ Hotel reception + Lounge with seating for approximately 20 customers + Private dining room or lounge seating 24 customers + Lounge bar with seating for approximately 30 customers + Restaurant overlooks the rear courtyard with extensive bi-folding glazed doors with 60 covers + Private dining room adjacent to the restaurant The upper floors have 26 en-suite letting bedrooms. The Stables has a capacity of approximately 100 guests seated for a function. The Stables also provides overlooking the courtyard with up to 10 covers Further accommodation is provided in the former a number of administrative offices with a separate Ladies’ and gentlemen’s and ‘accessible’ customer coach house comprising the ‘Tack & Forge’, a function + entrance from the courtyard. toilet facilities facility with capacity for 20 (private dining) or 40 + Commercial kitchen (theatre-style seating) with its own WC facilities. Outside seating is provided in the courtyard for approximately 100 guests. + Staff changing room and toilet facilities The first floor has three en-suite letting bedrooms. + Basement beer cellar, wine and spirit stores and The Stables is a newly converted function room with general stores mezzanine floor providing a bar area and separate WC’s. 5

THE BUSINESS EPC The property has an EPC rating of New managment took over the business B-50. A copy of the certificate can be on 1 October 2019 acting on behalf of provided upon request. the current owners. We will be able to provide buyers with trading information and answers to other business enquiries GUIDE PRICE subsequent to this date. The property is available for sale with a guide price of £4 million to include the TRADE FIXTURES & FITTINGS freehold interest, goodwill and trade- related fixtures and fittings. All trade-related fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale unless listed in a schedule of excluded items.

LICENCES

The premises have the benefit of a Premises Licence (ref PREM/07/0302) in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003.

PLANNING

The property is Grade II* Listed building and situated within the Romsey Town Centre Conservation Area.

R ATING

The subject property is listed within the 2017 Rating List with a rateable value of £111,000. The National Multiplier for and Wales for 2019 / 2020 is £0.504. TENURE The property is held Freehold.

VIEWING For a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with Savills.

Kevin Marsh [email protected] 07968 550 369

James Greenslade [email protected] 07870 555 893

Georgie Liggins [email protected] 07807 999 628

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