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White Lion Llynclys Cross, , , SY10 8LJ

• Main Road Country Inn

• Set in 1.23 acres

• Two bars and games room

• First floor function room/restaurant

• Three bedroom owners accommodation

• Extensive gardens and car parking

• Campsite with five touring hook-ups

• Currently closed

Freehold £275,000

RCM/89855/44745 01981 250333 LOCATION The village of Llynclys Cross stands alongside the A483 trunk route in West Shropshire just four miles south of the market town of Oswestry. This road is an extension of the A5 from Oswestry, linking Shropshire and North Wales with the border market towns of Welshpool, Montgomery, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells before it joins the A40 at Llandovery.

The White Lion is an impressive stone built Georgian style country inn which stands on the Llynclys crossroads where the A495 crosses the A483, one of the main routes from Shropshire to Snowdonia. The property is currently closed and stands in a plot of 1.23 of an acre with traditional public house, car park, garden, external trading area as well as a campsite with five hook ups for caravans.

TRADE AREAS The MAIN BAR is an attractive room arranged on split levels having part quarry tiled and part boarded floor, heavily beamed ceiling and part rough cast plastered and tongue and grooved panelled walls. The raised level has fixed and loose seating for 20 or so customers/diners and feature open fireplace. The lower section has feature fireplace having cast iron solid fuel burner installed. Fixed and loose seating and standing area adjacent to the bar able to cater for a further 20 or 30 customers. There is access through to further seated area able to cater for 12 to 16 customers.

Off the inner hallway are a set of LADIES and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

CATERING KITCHEN with non slip flooring, selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces with good size PREPARATION ROOM adjacent.

There is staircase access from the main bar to a former FUNCTION ROOM/RESTAURANT which has more recently been split into two smaller rooms by way of a studded partition.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION Located at first floor consisting of: LOUNGE with fireplace. KITCHEN with fitted units and sufficient space for small dining table. BEDROOM 1, double. BEDROOM 2, single. BEDROOM 3, double. BATHROOM with suite of wash hand basin, WC and bath. Access from the landing onto enclosed VERANDA AREA which is tiled.

EXTERNAL Adjacent to the main entrance to the rear of the property is an excellent block paved covered SEATED AREA with its own built in barbecue section. It is a very good external trading area. There is tarmacadam CAR PARK with space for 30 or so vehicles and a large stone built OUTBUILDING/BARN used for storage. The barn is 7m x 10m, arranged across two storeys and has a pitched slate roof. With access from the lower bar area is a further TRADE GARDEN which is partially patioed, partially decked and partially gravelled and has pergola style construction providing further seated area. Beyond is a CHILDREN’S PLAY SECTION with climbing frame etc.

There is a CAMPSITE with stream running through it with five hard standing hook ups for touring caravans or camper vans. Electricity is installed. There is further grassed section used for tents etc. There is also further hard standing which could be used for further caravans with the relevant consents and services being provided.

THE BUSINESS The business has been hitherto let on a traditional Pub Company style lease and therefore no trading accounts are available. Prospective purchasers will need to reach their own conclusion as to the potential trade and profitability which can be enjoyed at this outlet.

TENURE & PRICE FREEHOLD £275,000 to include fixtures and fittings.

VAT will apply on the sale of this property. It will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate on 90% of the purchase price. Purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only. LICENCE SERVICES Under the terms of the Premises Licence Mains electricity and water are connected. the business is permitted to retail alcohol LPG gas tank and sewerage treatment plant. between the hours of 11.00 am and 1.00 am Monday to Saturday and 12 noon and 12.00 pm on Sundays. BUSINESS MORTGAGES – 01834 849795 We can help with arranging funding for your purchase of this or any other business.

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EPC Reference: 0430-0638-8289-4499-4096 Tel: 01981 250 333 Email: CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 & BUSINESS PROTECTION FROM MISLEADING MARKETING REGULATIONS 2008 – These particulars are provided only as a general outline of [email protected] the property and buyers should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information given. Neither we nor any person in our employment has authority to make, give or imply any representation or warranty regarding this property. Room sizes and other measurements and capacities quoted are estimates for rough guidance only. Accurate measurements have not been taken.

Sidney Phillips Limited, Shepherds Meadow, Eaton Bishop. Hereford, HR2 9UA Registered in and Wales: No. 2362635 www.sidneyphillips.co.ukwww.sidneyphillips.co.uk