Drewe Arms Inn Ref No: 2631

Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF

Stunning Grade II Listed Inn in Highly Desirable Village

3 Interconnecting Trading Areas Including Dining Room

Superior Private Accommodation with 3 Double Bedrooms

Second Flat with Planning for 2 En-Suite Guest Bedrooms

Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Genuine Landmark Pub

£149,950 Leasehold

Drewe Arms Inn

Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF

LOCATION Broadhembury is a village and civil parish in East Devon, situated about 5 miles north-west of Honiton. The village is only 5 minutes from the M5, Junction 28 Cullompton, and approximately 30 minutes from the centre of Exeter. Broadhembury is located within the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and must be one of the most attractive cob-and-thatch villages in Devon: it is rural East Devon at its best. The village is a popular place to live and has a great community spirit, a good primary school and a post office.

DESCRIPTION The Drewe Arms is a substantial, part thatched, Grade II listed detached property standing in it’s own grounds in the heart of the village. The property has many period features including mullion windows and a large stone fireplace which is the centrepiece of this attractive building which abounds in character. The property sits in a generous plot with 2 gardens, a vegetable plot, outbuildings and parking.

HISTORY Broadhembury is located in the centre of horseshoe of the hills of Hembury Fort and North Hill, which creates a sheltered, beautiful valley. Hembury Fort, a prehistoric hill fort dating from 3000 BCE, was also used by the Romans. After the departure of the Romans, this area of Devon was sparsely occupied by the Celtic people – in those years Hembury Fort was called Handria. With the arrival of the Saxons, little wattle churches were built and the villagers lived in little cells or wooden huts. The Saxons brought the plough and cultivated the holdings.

Henry VII presented the land at Broadhembury to his faithful courtier, Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southhampton, who sold it Sir Thomas Drewe, son of Edward Drewe. Edward Drewe, a sergeant at arms to Queen Elizabeth, who was responsible for the building of the manor house adjoining a small farm house at The Grange in about 1603.

Broadhembury has changed very little in outward appearance during the last century, with many of the thatch and cob cottages standing since the 16th century.

Julius Drewe purchased the inn and half the village at the turn of the 20th century. Broadhembury House, a large thatched residence, was converted by him from an old cottage. The garden, which is of particular beauty, is occasionally open to the public.

The descendants of Julius Drewe (who also built Castle Drogo in Drewsteignton), still live in the village, in Broadhembury House. It is thanks to Sir Cedric Drewe, who was a Member of Parliament for many years that the village has kept its excellent character over the years.

The property briefly comprises:- burner. The 3 trading areas seat a total of approximately 46. Main entrance through original oak door into:-

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With flagstone floor leading into:- With main extraction, non slip flooring, salamander grill,

double deep fat fryer, 6 ring range and oven, 4 MAIN TRADING AREAS undercounter stainless steel commercial refrigeration Wonderful Olde Worlde, rustic character trading areas, units, turbo fan oven, bain marie servery counter, stainless tastefully refurbished, arranged into 3 interconnecting steel shelving. Separate WASH AREA with commercial sections arranged as:- dishwasher, double deep sink and drainer, door to

outside. MAIN BAR AREA

A focal, centrally positioned timber topped and fronted UTILITY AREA BAR SERVERY with back shelving optics, bar fittings, With non slip flooring, spirit bottle shelving, various electronic point of sale cash register and glass fronted refrigeration, plumbing for washing machine and tumble bottle fridges. The main bar area has stripped oak flooring, dryer. This area interlinks with the bar servery. farrow and ball painted tongue and groove panelling to

walls and a selection of rustic timber tables, chairs and SNUG ROOM settles. Low ceiling with exposed painted beams and Situated on the other side of the main entrance corridor, French doors to outside patio area. The room exudes used as an overspill trading room with low beamed character with various alcove seating areas, leading ceiling. through to a further seating area in front of the large

inglenook fireplace with cast iron log burner. This in turn GENTS CLOAKROOM leads through to a separate DINING ROOM with seagrass With 2 WC's, wash hand basin, tiled floor. matting and original fireplace with electric cast iron log

Drewe Arms Inn

Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF

Devon, situated in one of the prettiest villages in the West LADIES CLOAKROOM Country. The current owners have done a huge amount to With 2 WCs, 2 wash hand basins, vanity unit, tiled floor. improve both the physical nature of the property and importantly the trade over the last 5 years. The outcome is an incredibly OFFICE desirable village freehouse with a good business to boot! The Drewe Arms is a true village inn supported by locals and PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION regulars but also benefitting from the wide surrounding Situated at first floor and presented to a high standard with catchment area and the many visitors to the area throughout a particularly impressive main living room/kitchen/dining the year. The business has focused on providing good quality real area. ales, wines and drinks together with affordable, fresh and locally sourced food. DOUBLE BEDROOM FAMILY BATHROOM The Drewe Arms features in many pub guides and has won With WC and wash hand basin, bath and shower. numerous awards over the years for its beer and food. Many of TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS these awards have come from CAMRA and the inn is featured in LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINER their Good Beer Guide 2017. An impressive vaulted ceiling room with fitted pine domestic kitchen units. Nestled in the foot of Blackdown Hills, the area is a magnet for walkers and cyclists who frequent the inn. The pub is open 7 SECOND FLAT days a week from midday to 11pm (Sundays mid day until Situated at the first floor. 10.30pm) with food being served at lunch times and evenings DOUBLE BEDROOM and available all day on weekends. The proprietors both work FAMILY BATHROOM ‘hands on’ in the business with a compliment of part time and With bath and electric shower over, WC and wash hand full time staff. The business also benefits from 3 skittle teams. basin. LIVING ROOM The sale of The Drewe Arms provides a unique opportunity to With ornate fireplace. buy a quintessential English village inn. Not only does the inn exude character, it also has a particularly strong business NB. This flat has recently had planning permission granted built on solid foundations which continues to grow year on to convert to two superior en-suite letting rooms. Further year. plans will be provided to interested applicants. Detailed trading profit and loss accounts will be provided to OUTSIDE interest bona fide applicants following a formal viewing Main TRADE GARDEN with landscaped patio area and arranged through the Sole Selling Agents. contemporary styled pub benches. Steps up to lawn. CAR PARK for circa 6 cars. TENURE GARAGING/OUT BUILDING (not held within the lease). We have been informed that the property is held on a TWO STONE BUILT OUTBUILDINGS used for storage. private, free of tie lease with 17 years unexpired and with full repairing and insuring covenants at a current rent of £31,500 SKITTLE ALLEY per annum.

OUTSIDE BEER CELLAR SERVICES We have been informed that the property is connected to all PRIVATE GARDEN mains services. With raised decking area, situated behind the outbuildings Private vegetable patch with poly tunnel and greenhouse. INVENTORY Additional customer seating area towards the rear of the To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to property with a number of pub benches. be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.

GENERAL INFORMATION EPC EXEMPT

RATEABLE VALUE £23,700. For information, we advise you to contact the Local Authority, East Devon Council, Tel 01395 516551.

THE BUSINESS The Drewe Arms is possibly one of the best known pubs in

Drewe Arms Inn

Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF

Drewe Arms Inn

Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NF

www.bettesworths.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the 29/30 Fleet Street particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only Torquay and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment Devon of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or TQ1 1BB warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and services have not been tested by the agents.

VIEWING: By appointment with the Agents Bettesworths Tel: 01803 212021.