Leisure for sale - Master Thatcher, 2 Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LF

<strong>Description</strong><br>The property was purpose built as a pub by our client around 25 years ago on a site of 1.143 acres (0.462 hectares). It is a ‘statement’ building in the local area with an impressive thatched roof creating a farmhouse style pub. It is exceptional in both its scale and configuration. <br /> The ground floor trading area is extensive with space to accommodate over 200 covers with further standing at a long bar servery. It features a large, modern trade<br /> kitchen and wide ranging back of house areas including walk-in cold stores, beer cellar, staff amenity space and chef’s office. There is also Ladies’, Gentlemen’s and accessible toilets.<br /> The first floor is also extensive with a function/trading area with space to accommodate approximately 120 covers. Other features include a lift from the ground floor, a function room kitchen, further Ladies and Gentlemen’s WCs and two self-contained areas of living<br /> accommodation for staff with separate access. <br /> The outside of the property provides space for over 70 vehicles in a tarmacadam car park as well as a large beer garden with space for over 100 customers. <br /> The gross internal floor area of the property is approximately 12,281sqft (1,141sqm).<br><br><strong>Tenure</strong><br>The property is offered for sale on a new 125 year lease at a peppercorn rent. The lease will be subject to a restriction on ‘use’ to a public house.<br><br><strong>Planning & Conservation</strong><br>The building is not listed and not situated in a conservation area.<br><br><strong>The Business</strong><br>The business was previously run under a tenancy agreement. The pub is currently not trading.<br><br><strong>Licensing</strong><br>The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. Trade and service of alcohol is permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br><br><strong>Rating</strong><br>The property is entered in the 2023 Rating list with arateable value of £26,300.<br><br><strong>Fixtures and Fittings</strong><br>The pub remains largely fully fitted and equipped. We understand that all fixtures and fittings owned outright are to be included in the disposal.<br><br><strong>Energy Performance Certificate</strong><br>B-46<br><br><strong>Viewing</strong><br>Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills.<br><br><strong>Anti Money Laundering Regulations</strong><br>Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers. Further details are available upon request.<br><br>