FOR SALE
657948
Attractive roadside pub within the affluent area of Playhatch
Pub has a strong function business that is primarily in demand Monday to Friday day time.
The business has been run by the same couple for 26 years and has an excellent reputation, with lots of good reviews.
Good sized internal trading areas suitable for approximately 55
covers
Good sized plot of 0.43 acres
First floor living accommodation
Large rear trade garden
Alternate use potential subject to obtaining the necessary
permissions
LOCATION
The Shoulder of Mutton is located within Playhatch a small affluent village just
outside of Reading town centre. The subject property is located 2.4 miles (3.9
kilometres) northeast of Reading and 34.8 miles (55.9 kilometres) west of
London. Reading itself hosts strong public transport links with Reading train
station providing excellent connectivity to London Paddington in under 22
minutes and to Bristol Temple Meads in just over one hour.
The premises is located a short distance from Sonning, a picturesque Thames
riverside village which hosts impressive local amenities including the Great
House Hotel and the Coppa Club.
DESCRIPTION
The Shoulder of Mutton comprises of a two storey building with painted and
rendered front and side elevations beneath a pitched roof. Externally, the
property holds approximately customer 40 car parking spaces as well as a large
external trading area located to the read of the property, moreover the pub
holds a conservatory area to the rear.
The premises has an internal area of approximately 2,220 sq ft and sits on a site
area of 0.43 acres which includes the premises, external trading area and car
park.
ACCOMMODATION
The ground floor comprises a of U-Shaped central bar servery which serves two
separate trading areas for circa 30 covers with an additional trading area
located to the rear within the conservatory for circa 25 covers. Ancillary trade
areas comprise customer WC’s, commercial trade kitchen, cold store with
wash/prep area and cold room.
The first floor comprises of residential accommodation with one large master
bedroom, living room, storage facilities, office and kitchen.
PREMISES LICENCE
The property has the benefit of a Premises Licence in accordance with the
Licensing Act 2003. The premises are permitted to sell alcohol under the following
hours:
Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
TRADING
TRADING
The premises is currently open for trading. Under no circumstances should any
direct approach be made to any of the occupational tenants staff.
RATEABLE VALUE
The premises has a Rateable Value of £5,400 as of April 2023.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Vendor and in
situ upon completion will be included within the sale. Any branded or leased items
and any items owned by third parties will be excluded.
EPC
The pub has an EPC rating of D - 98.
SERVICES
Electric, water, waste and phone services are connected to the property. There is also a bulk LPG storage tank on site.
The premises is currently open for trading. Please do not approach the the staff while open.
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The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
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