Retail premises to let

The Shuckburgh Arms, Stoke Doyle, Peterborough, PE8 5TG

The Shuckburgh Arms is an 18th Century Listed Freehouse constructed of local limestone under a Collyweston slate roof with residential family accommodation to the second and third floors. A converted single storey stone building provides four en-suite bed and breakfast rooms. The pub enjoys a well stocked garden, and parking is available to the rear.

Stoke Doyle is approximately 2 miles south-west of Oundle, a popular market town in the Rockingham Forest area of Northamptonshire. The Shuckburgh Arms is approximately 4 miles from the A605, which provides good links from the A1(M) and A14 main roads.

The City of Peterborough is approximately 15 miles and the major towns of Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Thrapston, Stamford and Huntingdon are within a 20 miles radius.

There are many local leisure, sporting facilities and tourist attractions including various historic properties, Rutland and Grafham Waters.

Ground floor

public area

Bar area (east)
8.9m (29'3") x 4.6m (15'). Counter with pumps, pipework, fridge and washing facilities. Timber panelled seating area with ceiling beams, woodburner and exposed stonework.

Rear Seating Area (west)
3.7m (12'0) x 3.3m (10'9) Additional dining area.

Side room (west)
5.1m (16'9) x 4.9m (16'0) Addirtional dining area. Access to WCs and car parking area.

Cellar

3.7m (12'0) minimum x 3.6m (11'9) Trap door access from behind bar counter. Storage for barrels and temperature control equipment. Access doors to road for deliveries.

Entrance lobby

Dining room (east)
4.6m (15'0) x 3.0m (9'9) Dining area with beamed ceiling.

Commercial kitchen (east and west)
5.7m (18'9) x 4.6m (15'0) maximum. Range of fitted units with stainless steel work surfaces and twin sinks and drainers. Cylinder gas six hob two oven cooker, gas hob and extractor hood. Electric combination grill and conventional oven and 1 no. Dishwasher. Fittings subject to negotiations with outgoing tenant. Access to first floor and to rear parking area.

Lobby area (off Dining Area)
Access to WCs.

First floor

Sitting room (east)
4.7m (15'6) maximum x 4.7m (15'6)
Beamed ceiling. With office area off.

Office area

4.9m (16'0) x 1.5m (5.0)
Sloping roof.

Landing passage way

Access to second floor.

Roof terrace (west)
5.1m (16'9) x 2.8m (9'3)

dining room (east)
3.5m (11'6) x 3.0m (9'9) minimum. Beamed ceiling and kitchen off.

Kitchen

Range of units, beamed ceiling.

Bedroom (east)
3.2m (10'6) x 3.1m (10'3)

bedroom (east)
3.0m (9'9) x 2.9m (9'6)

bathroom (east)
2.8m (9'3) x 1.6m (5'3)
Wash hand basin and bath with shower over.

WC (south)

second floor (roof space)

Landing

Access to bedrooms and dressing room.

Bedroom (south)
2.8m (9'3) x 2.8m (9'3) maximum.

Dressing room (west)
4.7m (15'6) maximum x 2.8m (9'3). Through to bedroom.

Bedroom (west)
4.7m (15'6) x 4.2m (13'9) maximum.

B and B accommodation

Single storey converted stone range under pantile roof offering four en-suite rooms for guest accommodation together with a laundry area. Electric heating. Shower rooms are equipped with WC, wash hand basin and electric instantaneous showers.

Bedroom one (east)
3.6m (11'9) x 2.8m (9'3). Twin.

Bedroom two (east)
3.6m (11'9) x 3.2m (10'6). Twin.

Bedroom three (east)
3.7m (12'0) x 4.2m (13'6). Double.

Laundry room - (room four)

Electric switchgear.

Bedroom five (south)
4.2m (13'9) x 2.9m (9'6). Double.

General storage shed

With open storage area to rear.

Outside

The property enjoys a south facing lawned garden and flower borders. Mainly bordered by stone walls.

General information

letting terms

It is proposed the tenancy will be of 10 to 15 years duration with three yearly upward only rent reviews. The rent will be payable monthly in advance by Direct Debit.

It is expected the tenant will reside in the property and not sub-let nor assign any part of the premises.

The tenant will be responsible for all repairs and shall reimburse to the Landlord the building insurance premium.

The tenant will be obligated to have insurance cover for third party risks and liabilities, loss of licence and loss of profit in the event of fire.

The lease will be contracted out of the Security of Tenure Provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Ingoing valuation

The incomer will be required to take over from the outgoer trade contents and stock (subject to tenancy agreements and according to inventory) excluding personal items at a valuation to be negotiated directly with the outgoer.

Improvements

No compensation will be payable to the incomer at his outgoing for any improvements undertaken by unless specifically agreed in writing.

Certification

The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the premises to comply with all up-to-date certification.

Licence

The incomer will be required to take over the licence.

Services

Mains water, electricity and telephone are connected to the property. Cylinder gas and private shared drainage. Heating by electric radiators.

EPC

Exempt - listed status.

Council tax

Banded A.

Rateable value

£4,000.

Payments

The tenant will be responsible for a contribution of £1,500 plus VAT towards the Landlord's legal and surveyor's costs.

Deposit

£5,000.00 in advance returnable without interest at the end of the tenancy providing all conditions of the tenancy are fulfilled.

Rent

Tender rents are invited in excess of £24,000 per annum exclusive.

Application

By completing application form to the Letting Agents.

If the application is satisfactory references will be taken up by Homelet, a referencing Agency acting on behalf of the Landlord.

By submitting an application the applicant will be giving consent for a (credit) referencing search to be undertaken and acknowledging that a record of the search will be retained.

Directions

From Peterborough take the A605 west towards Oundle. From Oundle Market Place continue west and take the turning signposted to Stoke Doyle. The Shuckburgh Arms is on the right hand side on leaving the village heading towards Pilton and Wadenhoe.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker .

Important notice

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note:

I) The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property.

Ii) Plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract.

Iii) Services and any appliances referred to have not been tested, and cannot be verified as being in working order.

Iv) No survey or any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor or Strutt & Parker.

V) Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given, to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres. For convenience, an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given.

Vi) Only those items referred to in text of these particulars are included.

Vii) Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement.