Blacksmiths Country Inn, Pickering N-418981

Blacksmiths Country Inn

Hartoft End, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 8EN

Picturesque Traditional Country Inn, within North Yorkshire National Park

Free Of Tie Lease

Free Of Tie Lease 19 en suite letting bedrooms Lounge (38), restaurant (65) & bar (35) Attractive owners 3 bedroom apartment Extensive parking & grounds

Leasehold £85,000 SOLE LETTING RIGHTS REF: N-418981

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OVERVIEW exterior of the property up to the current high standard. The property The Blacksmiths Country Inn offers a wide variety of facilities to satisfy offers income from lettings (42%) , food ( 38%) and beverage (20%), each tourists, businessmen, residents and locals alike. With 19 attractively of which has enabled the current tenants to produce a turnover close to decorated bedrooms, bar and restaurant, along with separate residents £500k in year to August 2013. Account information is available, following lounges, this property offers a warm welcoming atmosphere. The location a formal viewing, from the agents, Fleurets. ensures that visitors to the area will make a b-line to enjoy the facilities and this business has wide scope to build on the existing trade. Due to the current owners having another business, they have only spent approx. 20% of their time at the Blacksmiths, leaving the day to day VIEWING running of the business to the management team. They now feel the time Strictly by appointment only through Fleurets Leeds office. is right to offer this opportunity to a new and experienced operator who can dedicate their time and efforts to take the turnover to the next level. LOCATION The property is located at Hartfort End on the road from Rosedale Abbey ACCOMMODATION to Pickering and in close proximity to the A170 Thirsk to Scarborough Letting Rooms road. Set within the delightful village of Rosedale Abbey and within the 19 EN SUITE ROOMS, each one with a high standard of decoration and North Yorkshire Moors National Park, this area attracts visitors from offering, colour TVs, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, direct dial phones and across the country to sample the scenery, walking and touring, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms comprise of 2 singles and 17 visitors’ to Pickering, Kirbymoorside and surrounding areas. doubles, 4 of which can be easily utilised as twins. The 4 superior rooms are all situated on the ground floor and offer large space with each having French Windows leading on to PRIVATE GARDENS.

DESCRIPTION This property is a former 16th century inn, which was originally a farmhouse and was subsequently re built using stone moorings of the local Rosedale Abbey. The property comprises of a detached stone built two storey building with additional single storey buildings to the rear, all of which are under pitch slate roofs. The property is surrounded by extensive gardens and parking facilities.

THE BUSINESS The property benefits from both passing walkers and cyclists as well as visitors to the village and the North Yorkshire Moors. Due to the location, many people have used the inn as their base to visit the local attractions, such as York, Scarborough, Whitby and Pickering along with the North Yorkshire Moors Park.

The current tenants have run the Blacksmiths Country Inn since 2010 and have undertaken major refurbishment to bring both the interior and

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Other Accommodation The FRONT ENTRANCE leads to the FRONT BAR (32) with fixed and loose seating, wooden benches and an open fire. The servery extends through to the larger PUBLIC BAR to the rear, which also serves food (30). Additional rooms connected to these public areas are the RESIDENTS LOUNGES, which are used for meeting, reading and relaxation. Continuing on the ground floor is the 60 COVER RESTAURANT, separate hotel reception entrance and OFFICE. The fully fitted COMMERCIAL KITCHEN which is also located on the ground floor services all public trading areas. There is also additional storage along with ladies and gentleman’s TOILET FACILITIES.

TENURE Free of tie lease – 16 years remaining of a 20 year lease (from July 2010) on FRI terms in line with RPI and 5 yearly rent reviews. There is a current rent of £74,000 per annum.

LICENCES A premises licence prevails; further information can be obtained by contacting the Fleurets Leeds office.

BUSINESS RATES

The property is in an area administered by Ryedale District Council and we are advised that the current Rateable Value from April 2010 is £64,250.

SERVICES We are informed that the premises benefit from all mains, water, electricity and drainage. With LPG fired central heating.

FINANCE & INSURANCE For further information on financing your acquisition and/or guidance on your ability to raise funds for acquisition, please contact your local Fleurets office.

Private Accommodation Comprises of LOUNGE, with patio doors to grounds, DINING ROOM, BATHROOM, KITCHEN and 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS.

External Large and attractive GARDENS within the 4 acres which surround the property and offering wonderful views of the North Yorkshire Moors. To the side of the property is PARKING for approximately 40 cars, along with extensive LAWNED GARDENS and flowerbeds. There is seating to the front of the premises.

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EPC FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact: Andrew Spencer at our Leeds office on 0113 234 0304 or email [email protected].

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Suite 8B Josephs Well, Westgate, Leeds, LS3 1AB T 0113 234 0304 F 0113 234 0214 E [email protected] fleurets.com - Our Reference: N-418981