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The Ashendon
Lower End, Ashendon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0HE
Annual Rent: £25,000
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
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Letting Rooms
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Car Park
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Restaurant/Dining
Property details
The Ashendon Pub is a Free house in the centre of Ashendon, a hilltop village in Buckinghamshire approximately nine miles west of Aylesbury, seven miles north of Thame, and thirteen miles from Bicester. The parish includes the hamlets of Upper Pollicott and Lower Pollicott. It is closely located to Waddesdon Manor, Thame, Oxford.
The pub has been empty for a time and refurbishment is currently underway to ensure it complies with health & safety regulations and offers a warm welcoming environment. It is perfectly poised for the right tenant(s) as an extremely exciting opportunity to run and develop a lovely friendly pub with great food and cosy accommodation.
The pub is a popular hub for residents of the village and serves as the local pub for several surrounding villages – a total of 1582 residents. 82% of these residents are aged 18 or over. It also attracts a wide audience and visitors, tourists, cyclists, and walkers from the many local villages and towns and the larger conurbations of Thame and Aylesbury, due to its historic and picturesque location and the quality of the venue and food offering.
The area boasts a rich history dating back to the 840s, with all of Ashendon's neighbouring villages also mentioned in the Domesday Book. The Domesday Book of 1086 records Ashendon village as the property of the Grenville family. In 1086, Ashendon was called 'Assedune'. This name refers to Saxon times when the region was covered in forests, primarily used as hunting grounds for the king.
This historic public house boasts plenty of period features including fireplaces. It has a public bar, a dining area with 40 covers, and a kitchen, the pub has been a venue for wedding receptions, parties, wakes, and christenings.
Externally there is an attractive garden with 25 covers, and a car park adjacent to it.
The pub has 4 double and 1 single ensuite B&B rooms situated above the bar and restaurant. The accommodation has previously been popular throughout the week for business people visiting the large Westcott Business Park and for workers on the HS2 line. At weekends it is popular with visitors from London and far and wide to enjoy the stunning views, walking, and interesting sites to visit in the area. It has also been a popular destination for good dining and a very hospitable welcome.
There is no private accommodation with this pub, although the landlords can arrange accommodation within the village or change the use of one of the letting suites to accommodate.
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Catering Kitchen
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Free of Tie
Trading style
The pub is situated at the heart of the village and close to the church. It is both a community pub and a destination for food lovers. The special combination of public bar and restaurant offers multiple opportunities as follows:-
- Breakfast: for B&B guests, residents and visitors
- Daytime coffee: an opportunity to create a cafe culture for various groups, individuals, and remote workers
- Lunch: healthy, light, affordable weekday lunches for the local populous, groups of men, women, and retirees from further afield. Sunday roasts
- Evening: quality menu using local seasonal ingredients, with occasional themed nights, e.g. pie night, curry night, pizza night.
- Drinks: local beers (there are several craft breweries), selection of alcoholic and zero alcohol/soft drinks
- Bakery: Sell bread and pastries to the local community (bake from scratch or use 'ready-to-bake' products)
- Host live music events
- Become a specialist destination for the many cyclists that Ashendon attracts
- Parcel drop-off/Prescription collection - earn commission while providing community service.
The landlords are looking for a tenant who will bring this pub back to life, offering quality food and drink to all who visit. They want to see a level of passion and experience to create a special place with consistently high standards and a clear vision for growth.
The ideal candidate(s):-
- Create a warm, welcoming environment for destination and local visitors alike.
- Present a detailed business plan to run a profitable business with high-quality, food and drink, optimising locally-sourced products.
- Collaborate with organisers of village events and support inter-village clubs/activities.
- Provide references demonstrating experience, resilience, and capability.
- Operate a well-organised, safe, and hygienic environment.
- Understand and adhere to the legal requirements of operating a public house and catering business.
- Collaborate effectively with your dedicated Tenancy Officer & Community Officer of the Management Committee.
- Develop a clear strategy for the pub’s growth.
As a community pub, the management aims to set the tenant up for long-term success. Members have invested through shares so the members and local patrons will have strong buy-in and a sense of responsibility toward your success. 72% of shares investment comes from Ashendon while 54% of Members come from outside Ashendon. They will lend business support while trusting the experienced tenant to run the business day to day.
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