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TOWN CENTRE CIRCUIT BAR OF CIRCA 8,000 SQ.FT (743 SQ.M) WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

 Suitable for both Public House and Restaurant use
 Substantial Town Centre premises
 Close to the Towns Quay, car parking and High Street
 Original six town houses now as intercommunicating tavern and restaurant
 Suitable for conversion to other commercial uses or residential development, subject to necessary planning
 Currently configured with 4 bar areas, restaurant and 3 x apartments for managers / owners / staff

LOCATION

Bideford is the administrative centre of the Torridge area and has a static population in the order of 13,000.  Barnstaple, the sub-regional centre of North Devon, lies approximately 9 miles to the east, with access along the North Devon Link Road to the M5 at Tiverton.  Barnstaple has a static population in the order of 25,000 with a shopping catchment population of 141,000.

THE SITUATION

The subject property is at the base of Bridge Street within the main pub circuit directly opposite the Town Centre car park and just 40 metres from the beginning of the Old Bideford Bridge and main Quay area.  The property links with the main High street and Mill Street shopping areas via Allhalland Street.  The Town of Bideford is recognised as having one of the best and most atmospheric New Years Eve celebrations and is recognised on a National Basis. 

THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

The property is of stone construction with rendered elevations under pitched slate roofs, formerly being six cottages.  The current layout provides four intercommunicating bar areas (each with a separate street level access), kitchen, preparation area, cellar, back up storage, 2 x toilet facilities and three residential parts (previously used as staff accommodation).  In total the premises offers a gross internal area of circa 8,000 sq.ft (743 sq.m).  It should be noted that part of the property is Grade II listed.

THE PROPOSAL

Our clients are inviting offers for the freehold interest and will consider subject to planning and joint venture proposals on their individual merit.

LICENCE

The property is sold with the benefit of a Premises Licence.

THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)

SNUG AREA
33`1 x 14`4 (10.10 m x 4.35m) Beamed ceilings, ceramic flooring, fireplace, exposed stone walling, street level entrance.

LOWER BAR
28`7 x 25`7 (8.70 m x 7.80m) Ceramic flooring, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walling, bar servery, street level entrance, steps to:-

LADIES AND GENTS TOILET FACILITIES

FORMER RESTAURANT AREA
27`2 x 26`1 (8.30 m x 7.95 m)  Tiled floor, fire place, street level entrance, exposed stone walling, bar servery with stairs to:-
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
13`9 x 12`6 (4.20 m x 3.80 m)  Non slip floor, extractor hood system

PREPARATION AREA
12`5 x 11`6 (3.80 m x 3.50 m)  Double sink and double drainer unit

MAIN BAR
52`4 x 39`1 (15.95 m x 11.90 m) Tiled floor, street level entrance, spot lighting, reclaimed brick bar servery, stairs leading to:-

LADIES AND GENTS TOILET FACILITIES

FORMER WHEELS BAR
44`7 x 19`3 (13.60 m x 5.85 m)  Wooden floor, sky lights, A framed ceiling beams, pot lighting, fireplace, stairs down to:-

BAR SERVERY
20`8 x 18`3 (6.30 m x 5.55 m)

CELLAR
18`3 x 13`9 (5.55 m x 4.20 m)

SECOND CELLAR
24`0 x 21`5 (7.30 m x 6.50 m)

BOTTLE STORE
20`5 x 8`2 (6.20 m x 2.50 m)

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

There are three flats which have previously been utilised as managers and staff accommodation and consists as follows :-

FLAT 1 - over 2 floors
Kitchen, lounge / diner, bathroom and 2 bedrooms (1 through room)

FLAT 2 - over 2 floors
Lounge, kitchen / diner, bathroom and 2 bedrooms

FLAT 3
Lounge, kitchen / diner, bedroom / bathroom

OUTSIDE

There are steps accessed from the main bar to a roof top garden area.

Commercial Funding

Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector.  Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike.  Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds.  Please call for more information.
  

IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1.  The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.  Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2.  All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3.  No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4.  No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1.  All measurements are approximate.
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VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
TEL: (01237) 424053 / 07868 846357 E-MAIL: sales@jd-commercial.co.uk