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Restaurant/Dining
Property details
The Plough is in the affluent Oxfordshire village of Appleton (population c1000) and is now the only pub left in the village. It's only 4 miles from the large expanding town of Abingdon and is near Oxford City. It's a two-bar operation and dates to the 16th century so has all the period features you would expect and was originally built to serve the farming community.
The entrance to the pub is from the rear, as you enter there is a “snug” bar with fixed seating that adds a cosy atmosphere. Next to this is the main bar area where there is window seating and tables and features an original fireplace. As you go further through the pub there is another space that can accommodate a few tables and then leads into the second bar area at the front of the pub. These two spaces would be ideal for the restaurant side of the business. It is in good order internally with a decent kitchen to service the food offer.
Externally there is a large garden, outside toilets and a smaller garden area to the side of the pub. There are investment plans to build a covered walkway to both sets of toilets and enhance the already covered seating area by utilising the outbuilding which will then create a fantastic extended drinking opportunity all year round.
The private accommodation consists of three double bedrooms, a bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a large lounge. There is no domestic kitchen but there is a fully fitted commercial kitchen downstairs that can be utilised.
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Trading style
The pub was previously traded as a wet/dry community-led pub. There is an opportunity to re-engage with the local village and surrounding area and re-launch this pub, building on the current mid-market offer with a great locally sourced menu, real ales, modern brands, and a strong wine and spirits offer.
The landlords are looking to recruit someone with the vision to embrace this great opportunity to re-engage with the local village and surrounding area and re-launch this pub in the local marketplace. Any new operator will need to be experienced and have a food background to match the demographics. There are several high-end food sites in close proximity, but the landlords see The Plough being able to compete in the mid-market with a great locally sourced menu, real ales, and modern brands with a strong wine and spirits offer. The plan is to re-establish the pub at the heart of the community. You will need a strong marketing and re-launch package to promote the planned transformational external focussed capex scheme.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P03762
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£15,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£24,000.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £24,000 (Startup rent of £100 per week (net) available)
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £5,000
Stock: £5,000
F&F: Funding options may be available for the right licensee.