OXFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE – HIGH TRADING COTSWOLDS INN

High trading 17th century Cotswolds inn 
One of the areas most successful and well-appointed hostelries 
6 section character trading areas (100), 5 quality en suite letting bedrooms 
Manager’s flat, separate cottage 
Large, well-appointed trade garden (12) plus car parking for 16 vehicles 
Turnover £681,215 per annum net of vat 

The village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood stands in the centre of a triangle created by the popular tourist towns of Stow-on-the-Wold (10 miles), Chipping Norton (6) and Burford (4). The property is in an extremely popular residential area commanding some of the highest values of anywhere in the British Isles.

Prominently located on a corner position at the village entrance when approaching from the north is the subject property, The Wychwood Inn. It is a character 17th century coaching inn with a separate cottage.

It was acquired by our clients some 12 years ago, prior to which it was owned by a major national pub company. The expression ‘sympathetically developed’ is a cliché often used to describe much improved older properties. In this instance, it would not do it justice; not only have superb trading areas been created, retaining the innate charm the property held, but the ergonomics and commercial layout are excellent, with the premises having the benefit of six interconnecting trade areas, providing relatively open plan space able to cater for 100 customers seated. It nevertheless still retains the original intimacy and separate trading areas which each have their own identity.

At first floor are five high quality en suite letting bedrooms and a manager’s flat on the second floor. There is a separate cottage which is attached and outstanding trade gardens with patio and lawn areas, enclosed, partially covered and with their own bar servery. There is currently seating for 120 customers but the gardens could cater for more.