Bull Inn The Square, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LH

• Prime location in desirable large village • Vibrant Bars, Skittle Alley/Function Room • Feature enclosed Courtyard • Spacious 3 Bedroomed Flat • High level of turnover and profitability

Freehold £495,000

RTJ/87757/44589 01460 259100 LOCATION The Bull Inn occupies a prime location set back within the market square in the centre of Ilchester. Ilchester is a large village although the property stands next to the Town Hall! Ilchester dates from Roman times and was located on the Fosse Way. The A303 London to West Country trunk road previously went through the village but is now by-passed by a dual carriageway which has enhanced Ilchester and is still a popular stopping off point for travellers. Ilchester features many fine period properties and has a population of circa 2,200 people. Ilchester is close to the large commercial town of Yeovil which connects via the A37. Ilchester is also noted for being the base of the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton which is located in a village at the fringe. The Air Station also has a well visited museum and hosts an annual air day.

TRADE AREAS Main entrance from the Market Square into a lobby which accesses the four interconnecting trading areas. These are particularly attractively presented with dark wood laminate flooring, painted dado panelling, a variety of furnishings including button back fixed seating, tall poseur tables and chairs. One section is the main EATING AREA seating 40 with long natural wood tables and benches. This area also has a fitted gas fired range. Throughout the trading areas there are flat screen tv's currently showing satellite sports. Panel fronted, polished mellow topped bar servery counter with back bar dresser. Rear lobby to the LADIES, GENTLEMEN'S AND DISABLED TOILETS. CATERING KITCHEN with safety floor, good range of stainless steel equipment and a BOILER ROOM adjoining. Rear DRY GOODS STORE, PREPARATION AREA and refrigerated BEER CELLAR.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION Particularly spacious owners accommodation having a SITTING ROOM, 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (1 having fitted wardrobes), domestic KITCHEN/DINER with light oak panel units, BATHROOM/WC with over bath shower and a separate WC. There is a large LOFT SPACE above.

EXTERNAL Enclosed inner COURTYARD, part of which is covered. There are tables, chairs and benches and entertainment facilities. SKITTLE ALLEY with fine wooden playing surface, side SEATING AREA with tri -fold doors onto a raised area within the inner yard.

The owner's accommodation benefits from a flat roof top PATIO SEATING AREA.

THE BUSINESS The Bull Inn has been in the present ownership since 2010 and has become a popular, well established community village Freehold with a wet sales focused trade. Attractions including satellite sports tv and the support of 6 house skittle teams. There is occasional live music and party nights. Less than 25% of turnover is from food sales and currently offers traditional pub meals. The turnover averages in the region of £350,000 per annum. The present owners choose to close week day lunchtimes and there is no food on a Sunday. Consequently there is much scope for new owners to increase the trade with lunchtime opening.

TENURE & PRICE FREEHOLD £495,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.

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LICENCE SERVICES A premises licence is held which has the All mains services are connected. Gas fired central provision for the performance of live music heating. The boiler has been renewed in recent times. and the playing of recorded music. The li- censing hours are 11.00 am until midnight Monday to Saturday and 10.30 pm on a Sunday.

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