* Freehold
* Delightful Traditional Freehouse Located in Desirable Somerset Village
* Character Trading Areas with Welcoming Atmosphere
* Less than Half a Mile from the A303 London to Westcountry Link Road
* Well Appointed 3 Bed Owners Accommodation
* Ideal Husband & Wife/Couple Lifestyle Business
Bower Hinton, located near Martock, is a picturesque hamstone village situated
in South Somerset. The village has a thriving community and is very accessible
being less than half a mile from the busy A303. The larger commercial centres
of Yeovil (20 mins) and Taunton (30 mins) are easily accessible by road and
the quaint historic abbey town of Sherborne with its castle ruins is within
easy reach (14 miles). There are also mainline railway stations at Yeovil
(London Waterloo is about 2 and a half hours) and Castle Carey, (London
Paddington about 95 minutes). The surrounding rolling countryside is a
beautiful place to live and work and provides easy access to a host of visitor
attractions, historic sites and places of interest. The south coast is less a
than a 40 minute drive from the pub.
An attractive, traditionally built hamstone end of terrace property under a
pitched slate roof with further extensions to the side and rear. The property
comprises a main trading area with pool/sports rooms off and a skittle alley
to the rear. There is also a car park to the rear and outside trading areas to
both front and back with a pleasant 3 bed owners flat above.
**Entrance Porch**
Leading to
**Main Bar**
Traditionally decorated and carpeted with timber tables and spindle backed
chairs providing circa 25 covers. Centrally positioned timber topped and
fronted Bar Servery with back bar fitting, 2 x bottle fridges, point of sale,
electronic till. Focal stone fireplace with electric cast iron burner. Wall
mounted TV over.
Through to
**'snug' Area**
Continued in the same style. Carpeted and Bar Servery counter with seating for
circa 12.
**Ladies Cloakroom**
WC, wash hand basin and vanity unit. Tiled walls and laminate floor.
**Pool Room**
Traditionally decorated, carpeted, centrally positioned pool table. Bench
seating to perimeter and wall mounted flat screen TV. Part exposed stone wall
to far end. Awp.
**Gents Cloakroom**
WC, 2 urinals, wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls.
**Skittle Alley**
Situated at the rear of the property with raised section to the rear. Skittle
equipment.
**Freezer Room**
**Kitchen**
With a range of domestic units, double deep fat fryer, hob, fridge, 2
microwaves, toaster, double sink, wash hand basin and extraction.
**Boiler Room**
**Beer Cellar**
Situated in the basement and temperature controlled.
**First Floor**
**Living/Dining Room**
**3 Double Bedrooms**
**Family Bathroom**
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over.
Storage under the eaves.
Door out to
**Flat Roof**
Used as a private terrace.
**Outside**
Seating at a number of pub benches to the front and rear of the property.
**Car Park**
Situated to the rear.
**General Information**
**Rateable Value**
We have been informed by the local billing authority that the following
Rateable Value applies:
2023 List: £3, 250.
Please note this is not Rates Payable. Interested parties are advised to
contact the Local Billing Authority, Somerset District Council.
**Business**
The Rose & Crown is a lovely traditional village inn situated in a desirable
community and is at the heart of village life. The pub is run by an owner
couple who trade the pub at their own pace giving a warm welcome to locals and
visitors alike, offering home cooked traditional pub food and a calendar of
regular events including live music. The pub has both Sky Sports and BT Sport
on the big screen and is therefore a popular place to come and watch any live
sporting event. The Rose & Crown also has a number of skittle and pool teams
and regularly hosts a number of local sports teams. The pub currently trade
Tuesdays - Fridays 12 - 2: 30pm and 5 - 11pm. Saturday and Sundays, 12pm till
close. The business closes all day on a Monday.
Sunday roasts are particularly popular and are priced at £8. 50 with a choice
of two meats and all the trimmings, or £12. 50 including dessert. The Rose &
Crown also offers a wide range of local ales with regular guest ales and a
good selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks.
The business is run very much as a lifestyle operation at present, however
both hours and revenue could be increased considerably under a new operator.
Further trading information will be provided to bona fide interested parties
following a formal viewing arranged through Bettesworths.
**Inventory**
To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but
excluding the owners personal effects.
**Services**
We have been informed the premises are connected to all mains services.
**Viewing**
Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with
the Agents, Bettesworths. Tel.
**EPC Rating E**

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