White Lion, Hampton in Arden

VIEWING White Lion Strictly by appointment only through Fleurets Birmingham Office on 0121 236 5252. 10 - 12 High Street, Hampton In Arden, Solihull, West Midlands B92 0AA LOCATION Hampton In Arden is a lovely village lying on the outskirts of the prosperous Solihull area. The National Exhibition Centre, LG Arena, Leasehold Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are within 2 miles on the A45 trunk road with a direct link to the village railway station. £275,000 Birmingham City Centre is 10 miles to the north-west. The White Lion has a prominent roadside position in the centre of the village adjoining the post · True English village inn office, local shops and opposite St Mary and St Bartholomew Church. · Character locals bar DESCRIPTION · Lounge bar and 40 cover restaurant The property originates from the 17th Century and is a Grade II listed · Nine profitable en-suite letting rooms building with the main section constructed of two storey white rendered · NEC and Airport catchment brick with a clay tile roof and a substantial rear single storey flat roof extension. An in/out vehicle access leads to a circa 30 space car park with attractive adjoining trade garden. Also included is a detached single and SOLE SELLING RIGHTS two storey brick and slate building comprising a letting bedroom annexe. REF: M-112027

TRADE Our clients have operated the property for a number of years, during which time they have invested heavily in the business to enhance the customer experience, and increase profitability.

The White Lion is a well established business with a strong village and local following, but also with a good destination and letting bedroom trade as customer reviews demonstrate.

Currently sales are exceeding £600,000 p.a. net of VAT split approximately 50% wet, 25% food and 25% bedrooms. Scope exists to increase food trade and bedroom occupancy.

More detailed accounting information will be made available to bona fide interested parties after they have formally viewed the premises.

Client's Website Further information on the business can be found on our client's website www.thewhitelioninn.com

ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor

Ladies & Gents CUSTOMER TOILETS are located at the rear, and there is an inner hallway for guests to access the letting bedrooms. The ground floor also has a fully fitted TRADE KITCHEN with adjoining preparation and washed areas and access lobby with the cellar drop. An inner lobby leads to additional STORES, OFFICE and LAUNDRY ROOM.

The ground floor trade areas are accessed from the front and rear, and comprise steps up to front porch with access to olde worlde locals BAR with exposed beams, brick fireplace and traditional servery. To the side is the LOUNGE BAR having front and rear seating areas with counter to the bar service area.

To the rear is a contemporary style RESTAURANT with approximately 40 covers, and rear entrance direct from the car park.

63 St. Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QS T 0121 236 5252 F 0121 236 9400 E [email protected] fleurets.com - Our Reference: M-112027

First Floor Internal staircase and landing areas access FIVE LETTING BEDROOMS all fitted in an attractive style to a high standard with ensuite shower facilities and comprise:

Room 1 – Double Room 2 - Double & Single Room 3 – Double Room 4 - Twin Room 5 – Double

A rear lobby gives access to external metal fire escape into the car park.

TENURE Leasehold - Held on two separate leases.

The PUBLIC HOUSE is held on a 10 year Lease from Punch Taverns that began on 12 October 2010 at a commencing rent of £45,000 p.a. subject to annual indexation. The current rent is £50,000 p.a. And there are market reviews every 5 years. The lease is granted on full repairing and insuring terms and is tied to Punch Taverns except for FABS/PPS, Wines and Spirits.

The BEDROOM ANNEXE is let on a separate private lease for a term of years that expires on the same date as the Punch Taverns agreement. The rent is £12,000 p.a. until 31 December 2016 and then £13,000 per annum until the end of the term. The lease is granted on a full repairing and insuring basis. Bedroom Annexe The annexe provides additional FOUR LETTING BEDROOMS with LICENCE separate front door access via the trade garden. All the rooms are fitted A premises licence prevails, the main licensable activities being:- in a high quality contemporary style with ensuite shower facilities and Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises: comprise:

Monday - Wednesday 11.00 am - 11.00 pm Room 7 – Double Thursday - Saturday 11.00 am - 12.00 midnight Room 8 – Twin Sunday 12.00 noon - 10.30 pm Room 9 – Double

Room 10 - Double BUSINESS RATES & COUNCIL TAX

The property is in an area administered by Solihull Metropolitan Basement Borough Council and we are advised that the current Rateable Value is Large traditional cooled BEER CELLAR and BOTTLE STORES in three £42,500. sections

SERVICES Outside We are advised that all mains services are connected to the property. External access to stores outbuildings. An in/out vehicular circulation The public house is mainly heated by a gas fired central heating system provides access to rear tarmac CAR PARK with circa 30 spaces. supplemented by electric storage heaters. The bedroom annexe is Attractive lawned TRADE GARDEN with a variety of outside furniture heated by gas. and brick built SMOKING SHELTER.

63 St. Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QS T 0121 236 5252 F 0121 236 9400 E [email protected] fleurets.com - Our Reference: M-112027

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EPC As this is a statutorily listed building, an EPC Certificate is NOT required for marketing purposes.

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FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact: Simon Cable at our Birmingham office on 0121 236 5252 or email [email protected]

63 St. Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QS T 0121 236 5252 F 0121 236 9400 E [email protected] fleurets.com - Our Reference: M-112027