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Crown
Church Street, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5NJ
Annual Rent: £30,000
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Beer Garden
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Fordham is a pretty, rural village located 4 miles north of Newmarket and 1 mile south of Soham with approx. 800 residents. The River Snail passes through the village, and there are regular buses to Ely, Newmarket, and Cambridge. Kennett and Newmarket are the nearest train stations, both around 4 miles away giving easy access to the nearby main cities and links towards the capital. The Crown is located close to all amenities in the village, being situated near the village green opposite the beautiful village church, and next to a popular junior school.
Having recently commenced a full refurbishment of the site following an unfortunate fire last year, the Crown, Fordham will have a new exciting, and vibrant feel to it. With two perfectly zoned trade spaces spread out over three well-laid-out areas, the pub will feature a brand new bar, a fabulous new kitchen, beautiful wash facilities, and an exceptional outside space, the Crown really could be an exciting opportunity for someone to set up their new business. The more formal seating area with its large open fireplace is designated for drinking and dining and will be adorned with traditional tables and comfortable chairs to wile away the hours chatting and socialising with friends. The bar area and sports zone will house more high-level seating and a pool table and darts board for those wishing to enjoy the less formal arrangement of games and chatter. An eclectic mix of soft furnishings and contemporary décor will give the Crown a modern feel with a traditional pub twist, making it a welcoming and cosy community hub alongside a functional and efficient business and all-around excellent hospitality experience.
Outside you will see a fantastic covered pergola dining area over the patio space with plenty of festoon lighting, followed by a large open garden with ample picnic benches to enjoy drinks 'al fresco'. A car park for around 15 cars supports the pub and an external beer store provides easy access to an additional storage outbuilding.
The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, and a bathroom and is in good condition.
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Team Games
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Pool Area
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Trading style
The Crown has previously been known in the area for its alternative cuisine, however, the site's future will lie firmly as a community pub with traditional drinks and food offers. This is where the pub sat historically and the landlords feel the need for an outstanding investment alongside a great new licensee that will see the pub brought back to its roots. Pub games, quiz nights and pool teams have always been a firm favourite of the Crown in years gone by and the local area will benefit greatly from having a quality village hub and food destination venue, available and ready to welcome them in throughout the week.
The landlords are looking for an exceptional and experienced person or couple to take the Crown to the higher levels of hospitality. Outstanding customer service, impeccably high standards and superior service levels are the qualities that the Crown deserves, now that it is being brought back to life. The new licensees will endeavour to create a beautiful ambience and atmosphere to enhance the customer's experience, whilst ensuring that well-trained staff are attentive and professional. Consistent activities throughout the week will ensure an inviting attraction for a variety of different customers, all whilst promoting a varied and adaptable drinks offer and a superb destination food venue. A keen eye for marketing and an excellent knowledge of social media will increase the potential that this site has to offer by encouraging curiosity for new customers, as well as engaging returning local custom and furthering the reach to other local villages and beyond.
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