Last Updated: 28th Aug 2024
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The property comprises an attractive three storey
public house centrally located in the town
immediately adjacent to a recently refurbished
public amenity area. The property is constructed of
brick elevations supporting a pitched roof together with
an enclosed flat roof surface to the rear, which also
provides an external seating area. The ground floor is
arranged in open plan with a bar area to the front
together with private function room to the rear. There
is also a fully fitted kitchen with extraction. At first floor
level is another function area with its own toilet and bar
area, ideal for private parties. At second floor is a
spacious 2-bedroom apartment with open plan
kitchen/diner. The property was acquired by the
vendor in 2010 and shortly thereafter was completely
refurbished. It is
now presented in excellent order throughout and
currently operates as a training centre with D1 usage.
LOCATION
The property has an extensive frontage to Swan Square
and is immediately adjacent a large area of public
amenity space with seating areas. Located in the centre
of town adjacent to a wide range of retail and leisure
operators the property is also close to public car
parking.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor:
Bar Area: 925 sq. ft.
Function Room: 260 sq. ft.
Kitchen: 185 sq. ft.
Ladies/Gents WC: 179 sq. ft.
Entrance/Lobby Area: 88 sq. ft.
1st Floor:
Function Room: 334 sq. ft.
WC: -
Office 1: 35 sq. ft.
Office 2: 182 sq. ft.
Bar Area: 80 sq. ft.
2nd Floor:
Kitchen/Diner: 365 sq. ft.
Utility: 24 sq. ft.
Shower Room: 31 sq. ft.
Bedroom 1: 112 sq. ft.
Bedroom 2: 182 sq. ft.
Total GIA: 2,983 sq. ft.
Cellar: 438 sq. ft.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central
heating throughout. Please note that no services have
been tested by the agents.
PLANNING
Used as a bar previously, the premises had an A4
(Drinking Establishment) Use Class Order which was
changed on the 28 April 2021 to D1 –(Non-residential
education and training centre) Now classed as F.1 under
the new use classes order.
The property still benefits from a Premises Licence from
Stoke-on-Trent City Council under Licence number
315241. The licence is transferrable at a small cost.
BUSINESS RATES
Rateable Value: £33,250
Rates Payable: £16,591.75 per annum (2023/2024)
VAT
The price is subject to VAT.
EPC
Band C - Asset Rating 68
TENURE
Available by way of a new Full Repairing and Insuring lease
for a term of years to be agreed, subject to rent reviews every
three years and with each party bearing their own legal fees.
Alternatively, the freehold can also be made available, subject
to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations,
two forms of identification will be required (e.g. photographic
driving license, passport, utility bill) from the applicant and a
credit check may also be required, the cost of which will be
the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate we will
also need to see proof of funds.
