The Bell Inn | Finedon |

On the retirement of Dennis and Jo Willmott the bell inn 32 Bell Hill | Finedon | northamptonshire | NN9 5ND

Wellingborough to St Pancras 50 minutes, to St Pancras 1 hour A14 Junction 10.3 miles 4 miles, Kettering 5 miles, 16 miles, Bedford 18 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

A Historic Hostelry with monastic origins from 1042 run by the current owners for over 47 years. A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional ‘Free House’ Inn. Freehold offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

3 Cherry Hall Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1UE Tel: 01536 517777 | [email protected] berrys.uk.coM Location Northamptonshire A conservation village 4 miles from Wellingborough (population 75,000). Finedon is a well served village (estimated 4,500 population). The Inn is set in the heart of the conservation area and is the last remaining Inn within the village. History With origins in the area recorded in 1042 as Tingdene Hostelrie, a monastic hospice for travellers within the royal manor of Queen Edith. The current Listed main Inn was built in 1598, stone farm barns within the site suggest farm use, and in 1872 the Mackworth – Dolben family carried out a Victorian Gothic adaptation of the main façade. The Property The Inn is a unique building which has been well kept and has considerable scope for expansion. The interior is exceptional and unspoilt. As well as the large floor area to the Inn, there is extensive residential accommodation, and consent on the outbuildings for partially completed en suite bedrooms served by a large car park to the rear. The property sits in an area of around 0.52 acres. Street frontage - 120 feet. The Inn • 3 serving bars • Snug room • Front Bar room • Side bar room • Back bar room • Dining Room & barn restaurant (81 covers) • Over 100 Internal covers • 50 parking spaces • Garden area • Cellars • Stores • Rear Courtyard • Lobbies • Commercial kitchen • Full Services

• 3m street frontage Additional Information • Barn conversion for 4 motel units (not complete) • Grade II Listed, Listing Number 0140659 and 1040660 The House • Chattels and Stocks separate • Goodwill included Ground floor • Council Tax Band: B (2016-2017 £1,132.10) • Fitted Kitchen • Property information pack available on request • Lounge • Hall ways & Wc Services 1st Floor Mains water, sewerage, electricity, gas • Landings Wellingborough Council – 01933 229777 • 6 Bedrooms Business Rates 2010 list – RV £5,700 pa currently 100% relief • 2 Bathrooms Residential Band B (2016 2017 £1,132.10) • Attic Bedroom Viewing Outside Strictly by appointment - 01536 532376. • A large car park & gardens with countryside views • A large garage with storage Bell Inn Approximate gross interal floor area 6,548 sq ft / 608.3 sq m

ATTIC BEDROOM/ STORAGE 16'3" x 16'8" 4.95m x 5.08m

HALL Second Floor Cottage

BEDROOM 4 13'5" x 14'2" 4.09m x 4.32m BAR ROAD ACCESS PASSAGE 26'9" x 15'9" 15'3" x 9'1" 8.15m x 4.80m 4.65m x 2.77m

BEDROOM 2 12'12" x 15'0" 3.96m x 4.57m BEDROOM 3 F/P 14'2" x 12'0" 4.32m x 3.66m STUDY 15'3" x 9'12" HALL 10'9" x 12'9" 4.65m x 3.05m 3.28m x 3.89m F/P

BATHROOM BAR BAR HALL 23'7" x 32'0" 19'0" x 16'3" 26'1" x 15'3" 7.19m x 9.75m 5.79m x 4.95m 7.95m x 4.65m DINING ROOM 16'9" x 32'11" 5.11m x 10.03m BEDROOM 1 HALL BATHROOM 12'10" x 11'11" 13'2" x 9'10" 3.91m x 3.63m 4.01m x 3.00m HALL HALL HALL 9'6" x 5'0" 2.90m x 1.50m 15'3" x 11'3" 4.65m x 3.43m

F/P First Floor KITCHEN 10'4" x 15'8" HALL BEDROOM 5 3.15m x 4.78m Ground Floor HALL 13'1" x 14'6" 3.99m x 4.42m

KITCHEN 13'5" x 13'7" 14'11" x 19'7" 4.09m x 4.14m 4.55m x 5.97m

DINING ROOM 16'9" x 30'3" 5.11m x 9.22m LIVING ROOM DOUBLE GARAGE 13'5" x 14'9" 19'8" x 22'2" 4.09m x 4.50m 5.99m x 6.76m 9'4" x 7'6" 2.84m x 2.29m F/P

Ground Floor 14'11" x 12'4" 4.55m x 3.76m

First Floor This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES73142E). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Berrys, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:- 1. These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers and are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not form part of any offer or contract. 2. Any information contained herein (whether in the text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. 3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, 3 Cherry Hall Road, Kettering that any service or facilities are in good working order, or that the necessary statutory requirements have been met. Northamptonshire, NN14 1UE 4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show only a certain part and aspect of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and Tel: 01536 517777 it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore no [email protected] assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property which are not shown in the photographs. 5. Any areas measurements or distances are approximate. 6. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. berrys.uk.coM 7. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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