Navigation Inn Stratford Road, Wootton Wawen, Henley in Arden, , B95 6BZ

• Canalside Public House & Restaurant • Located in sought after village on busy 'A' Road • Large and well appointed property offering two trading areas • Excellent outside gardens with views of canal basin • Net sales £360,000 per annum • Food led business • Only 2nd time available in 40 years

Leasehold £75,000 CG/87768/44608 01981 250333 LOCATION The Navigation Inn holds an enviable position in the sought after village of Wootton Wawen just to the south of Henley in Arden, Warwickshire. It sits on the main A3400 to Stratford Road at the point it is crossed by the Birmingham to Stratford upon Avon canal overlooking Wootton Wawen Basin and Aqueduct. Both the main road and canal ensure a high level of customers throughout the year being local, tourists, passing and destination diners. The property itself is well appointed offering two trading areas, private accommodation above and fantastic trade garden overlooking the basin. Our client has operated the business since 2007 and decided to relinquish his interest as he thinks it is time for new operators with a fresh pair of eyes to take the helm at this landmark property.

The village of Wootton Wawen sits beside the A3400 Birmingham to Stratford upon Avon road at its crossing with the Stratford upon Avon canal. The village is home to a number of notable properties the main being Wootton Wawen Hall and St Peters Church being the Saxon Sanctuary. It is a very popular residential village due to the beautiful Warwickshire countryside and its easy links with the nearby Birmingham Conurbation, Stratford upon Avon, and beyond. It also has the benefit of a Railway Station on the Birmingham to Stratford line.

TRADE AREAS RESTAURANT of considerable character with separate entrance. Heavily beamed ceiling, carpeted floor, feature fireplace with stone surround and wood burner installed. A mixture of fixed bench and loose seating for approximately 45. Bar counter from servery. LADIES and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS. Direct access from catering kitchen.

LOUNGE BAR, a large room on split level with heavily beamed effect ceiling and part exposed brick walls. Feature brick chimney with wood burner installed. A mixture of fixed wall bench seating with pub style tables and chairs for approximately 45 with ample room for more standing. Wood panel fronted bar counter from interconnecting servery. LADIES and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

Large CATERING KITCHEN with good selection of commercial effects. STOREROOM/PREP ROOM off.

Basement KEG CELLAR.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION At first floor providing large KITCHEN/DINER with fitted units. Large LOUNGE. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a family BATHROOM.

EXTERNAL Overlooking the canal basin is a large lawned TRADE GARDEN with seating for 100 and fenced enclosed CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA. There is a draw on CAR PARK from the main road leading to a further large Z shaped tarmacadam CAR PARK that will accommodate 50 vehicles.

THE BUSINESS The business trades as a catering led canalside public house and restaurant to the local population along with a large number of tourists to the area and passing trade from both the canal and main road. Our clients have operated it since 2007 and decided to relinquish their interest because they think it is time for new owners to enjoy this profitable location.

Our clients operate between the hours of 11.00 until 3.00 pm reopening 6.00 pm until 11.00 pm Monday to Friday, 11.00 am until 11.00 pm Saturday and noon until 10.00 pm Sunday. During the months of June to September they will stay open all day during the week if required.

Our clients accounts for the year ending 5 April 2019 show sales in the region of £361,299 exclusive of VAT working on a gross profit of some 55.4% and a healthy level of net profit after some minor adjustments.

TENURE & PRICE LEASEHOLD £75,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.

The premises are held on a 15 year full repairing and insuring lease from EI Group plc. The original term began in 2014. The current rent is £36,000 per annum exclusive of VAT and this to be reviewed every three years throughout the term. The lessee is tied to EI Group plc, or their nominee, for the purchase of all bottled and barrelled beers and lagers. They are free to purchase one guest ale, cider, wines, spirits and minerals from their chosen source.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

LICENCE SERVICES A Premises Licence is held. Mains, electricity, water and drainage. LPG used for cooking and heating

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EPC Reference: 9980-3096-0636-0400-3025 Tel: 01981 250 333 Email: CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 & BUSINESS PROTECTION FROM MISLEADING MARKETING REGULATIONS 2008 – These particulars are provided only as a general outline of [email protected] the property and buyers should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information given. Neither we nor any person in our employment has authority to make, give or imply any representation or warranty regarding this property. Room sizes and other measurements and capacities quoted are estimates for rough guidance only. Accurate measurements have not been taken.

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