THE LUGGER INN, CHICKERELL WEYMOUTH

FOR SALE CONTACT US THE LUGGER INN Viewing is strictly by appointment through Colliers.

• Good location near the Jurassic Coast Ed Jefferson BSc (Hons) MRICS • Good quality pub with rooms Hotels Agency • 14 letting bedrooms and 1 bed owners’ flat 0117 917 2011 • Net sales of £501,039 per annum [email protected] Property Ref; 307465

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Offers around £750,000– Freehold THE LUGGER INN 30 WEST STREET, CHICKERELL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT3 4DY

The area needs little introduction; Ideally situated at the heart floors under a pitched tiled roof. of the Jurassic Coast, wonderful rolling countryside meets the sea with beautiful coast roads, villages tucked into the folds of PUBLIC AREAS the land, beaches and harbours. It’s no wonder it’s a mecca for The Lugger retains much of its traditional character with holiday makers. Increasingly Weymouth and Dorchester are quarry stone floor and the walls are adorned with local working together economically creating a stronger underlying artefacts and pictures of fishing scenes in The Bar ( 28) which economic base beyond tourism and agriculture. The Lugger Inn has a pool table and plenty of space. The Restaurant has 36 is a traditional village pub with a locals’ bar, restaurant, function covers and the Cottage Suite is available for functions. The room/skittle alley, beer garden and 14 letting bedrooms. Cottage Suite can be converted into a skittle alley and hosts the Weymouth is famous as one of the South coast’s most popular self-service Sunday Carvery which is very popular. A very holiday destinations, with it’s wonderful bay, historic harbour neat carvery section adjoining the kitchen makes no impact on and history stretching back to the Romans. It’s also world the room when not in use. There is also a large beer garden renowned as the former sailing venue for the 2012 Olympics. with tables and benches. Chickerell is on the western edge of Weymouth and has a LETTING BEDROOMS population of around 5,500, growing with new housing being added just behind the Lugger. It was originally a fishing village 14 letting bedrooms to sleep 35 (9 Double or twin, 5 Family). on Dorset ′s spectacular coastline which makes up part of Each room is en suite, seven with shower including one wet England ′s first natural World Heritage site, The Jurassic Coast. room (disabled room), three with spa baths, and four with bath Chickerell is now a commuter area convenient for both and shower. Each room has central heating, Satellite TV, tea Weymouth and Dorchester all of which provides sources of and coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi. revenue for The Lugger. Our clients bought The Lugger in 2010 having run businesses in the Weymouth area for many years, they have decided to retire and thus the property is for sale. The balance of tourism and commercial guests, and in particular local trade, has suited them very well as being part of the community was an important reason for buying The Lugger to begin with. Chickerell has a strong sense of village life with plenty of local activities including football club, horse riding stables, golf, youth club, and walkers and running clubs to name but a few. THE PROPERTY Although it was refurbished and extended in 2004 the Lugger is believed to date back around 200 years. It is laid out on two THE LUGGER INN 30 WEST STREET, CHICKERELL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT3 4DY

OWNERS’ ACCOMMODATION PRICE

There is a good one bedroom flat on site, currently occupied by Offers around £750,000 for the freehold property complete a member of staff. with goodwill and trade contents, but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. SERVICE AREAS FINANCE Commercial kitchen, various stores, ground floor beer cellar. Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers OUTSIDE by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an Car parking and the beer garden are at the front of the building introductory commission from the lender of broker involved. and a large car park at the rear with unrestricted parking on the road outside. There is a large storage shed at the back. TO VIEW

The beer garden is held on a 99-year lease from Chickerell All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors’ Town Council at a peppercorn rent. agents who are acting with sole selling rights. SERVICES DIRECTIONS

West Dorset District Council 01305 251 010. Travelling south from Dorchester on the A354 bypass Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Weymouth to the north and then head north west on the B3157 coast road. The Lugger is signposted to your right in Chickerell. LICENCE Weymouth 3 miles, Dorchester 9, Bridport 16, Poole 33, Premises Licence Salisbury 49, and Exeter 54. WEBSITE http://theluggerinn.co.uk/ TRADE

Trading profit and loss accounts for the year ended March 2017 shows net sales of £501,039.53. Further accounting information will be made available after a formal viewing. There is a strong team of staff capable of running the business with little or no input from owners, if desired. THE LUGGER INN 30 WEST STREET, CHICKERELL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT3 4DY THE LUGGER INN 30 WEST STREET, CHICKERELL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT3 4DY

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact:

Ed Jefferson Colliers International Tel: 0117 917 2011 10 Templeback Email: [email protected] Bristol BS1 6FL

Disclaimer Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers, Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person employed or engaged by Colliers International has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. SEPT 17. Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Advisers UK LLP which is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC385143. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA. www.colliers.com/uk/hotels