THE BLACK BULL, ETAL, , TD12 4TL TO LET AS A FREE HOUSE THE BLACK BULL, ETAL, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD12 4TL A rare opportunity to acquire a lease of Northumberland’s only thatched public house, The Black Bull, Etal with substantial investment planned by the Landlord.

Overview The renovations will seek to maintain the historic frontage Viewing The Black Bull is a traditional Northumberland pub with huge of the building while creating a welcoming interior as well as Viewings strictly by arrangement with the letting agent with character and potential, situated in the picturesque village of making more efficient use of currently underutilised space open viewing days scheduled for 17 February 2017 and Etal. Following several decades of being let to a pub chain, within and outside the building. 1 March 2017, between 10.00am – 1.00pm. The deadline for the Black Bull has been returned to Ford and Etal Estates tenders to be received is 20 March 2017. (the Landlord) and there is now an opportunity to work with Two Concept Options for refurbishment have been prepared the forward thinking Landlord to create a newly refurbished by the Landlord but these should not be considered unduly Applications pub in an excellent location, close to a number of existing prescriptive. Plans and elevations for each option are All enquiries should be directed to Michael Evans at Savills Wooler office and applications must be submitted on the tourism enterprises. available for interested parties to view. enclosed Form of Tender. Location Business Opportunity It will be necessary to include a financial offer of rent and The Black Bull is located in the village of Etal, The Black Bull is the only thatched pub in Northumberland Northumberland, 8 miles south of the Scottish Border, in addition the applicant should provide a business plan, and its attractive traditional appearance, combined with references, details of their background, experience and 15 miles to the west of Lindisfarne and 10 miles south west its central location within the picturesque village of Etal of Berwick-upon-Tweed. involvement in any other businesses, as well as an indication mean that the pub is well-renowned far beyond the North of which refurbishment option they would prefer the Landlord Northumberland area. The property is situated on the main to approve and the level of any investment they would be Landlord’s Objectives street of the village which leads to , beyond which willing to make to the planned renovations. Shortlisted The Black Bull lies in the heart of the Ford and Etal Estate, is the terminus for the Heatherslaw Light Railway, a popular applicants should expect to attend an interview to present a vibrant rural estate with a strong focus on supporting the local tourist attraction. It is ideally located to take advantage their business plan and discuss their application in detail. local community and attracting local businesses. A core of the considerable passing trade provided by the various ethos of the Estate is to play a positive role in the local tourist attractions on the Estate while continuing to be a The successful applicant will have the necessary commercial society and economy, and the Estate is very proud of its hub for the local community. Etal is a popular village with an aptitude, flair and high standards to run a thriving business in reputation for providing a home to many high quality tourism active community including a successful local cricket team a manner consistent with the Black Bull’s rural location and attractions and other enterprises. which plays a stone’s throw from the pub. There is also the Estate’s objectives. The Landlord may not accept the highest, or any, tender submitted. The Black Bull has traditionally been a key part of local life. considered to be huge potential to develop the food offering and create a destination pub for the wider area. As a result of the end of the previous tenancy the Landlord EPC is now looking to secure an enthusiastic Tenant with an The Black Bull is EPC band D. entrepreneurial approach and positive attitude both to Private Accommodation continue the pub’s function as a hub of local life and to Private accommodation comprises a living room, bathroom contribute to the strong tourism offering of the Estate by and two bedrooms and this will also form part of the developing a well-regarded destination pub which will attract renovation project. In addition it may be possible to rent Important Notice additional residential property within the village as and when Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised visitors to the village. to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property it becomes available, thereby freeing up space in the pub to either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or Renovations maximise the business opportunity. otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and The pub currently requires significant renovation and the must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, successful applicant will be expected to engage with the Business Lease measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed process and influence the final design. Furthermore, there The pub is being offered under a commercial lease, for an that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents will be an opportunity for the Tenant to share financially in the initial term of 11 years. A copy of a draft lease outlining the and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. project in order to extend the scope of the renovations. proposed terms is available free of charge by e-mail. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. Wooler office t 01668 280820 [email protected] savills.com