4 bedroom house

'Lifestyle opportunity' incorporating renowned Freehold Country Inn with owners residential building plot.

Location

The property is located in the rural hamlet of Plush which is positioned in the picturesque hills of the Piddle Valley and within the North Dorset Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Approximately nine miles away lies the County town of Dorchester where there is an excellent range of shops, schools and restaurants as well as the county hospital and mainline railway station to London Waterloo.

The village is within easy access of the attractive Abbey town of Sherborne to the north and the coastal resort of Weymouth to the south, giving access to the Jurassic coast, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The area is well served for both state and private schools. In the nearby Piddletrenthide is the Piddle Valley First School, other state schools include the Middle School and Thomas Hardy School in Dorchester and the Gryphon School in Sherborne. Public schools include Sherborne School for Boys, Sherborne School for Girls, St Antony’s Leweston, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Bryanston, Canford, Milton Abbey and Clayesmore School. Preparatory schooling at Sunninghill School, Perrott Hill, Port Regis, Sandroyd and Sherborne Preparatory School.

The area is renowned for its sporting and leisure pursuits which include golf at Dorchester Came Down and Sherborne golf clubs, racing at Wincanton, Taunton, Salisbury, Bath and Exeter, riding and walking in the magnificent surrounding countryside and sailing and water sports along the coast which is now recognised as a World Heritage site.

Description

The Brace of Pheasants is a detached mid 18th century two storey Grade II listed property of mainly brick construction under a thatched roof. The elevations are whitewashed and fenestration is mainly wood framed. Located to the rear of the property is a detached single storey accommodation block of brick construction under a pitched tile roof. Adjacent to the B&B block is an attractive mature beer garden and the development plot. A customer car park is located to the front and side of the property. We understand the entire plot extends to about 0.67 acres (0.27 hectares).

Internal Description
The property benefits from numerous features typical of a country inn, including low beamed ceiling, inglenook and traditional fireplaces and prominent bar servery. The ground floor customer areas are arranged in three distinct sections; main bar (seating 44 without social distancing), dining area (40) and private dining room (14). Ancillary areas include trade kitchen and preparation area, customer WCs, laundry room and ground floor thermostatically controlled beer cellar.

Bed & Breakfast Rooms
Located within the main pub building at first floor level are four well presented en suite rooms, each with individual character. To the rear of the property is a detached annexe which provides a further four fully accessible en suite rooms with dedicated al fresco terrace and garden views. The rooms benefit from a high quality interior design and audiovisual equipment.

External Areas
The trade garden is located immediately to the rear of the property and provides ample space for a minimum
The trade garden is located immediately to the rear of the
property and provides ample space for a minimum of 72
bench seats. The garden can accommodate a function
marquee for private events and weddings. A heated and
covered smoking solution is located to one side. Located to
the front-side of the property is a car park.

Development Opportunity
Planning permission has been granted for the construction
of a private residential dwelling of circa 220 sq m to the north-western end of the plot, adjacent to the beer garden. Interested parties may also wish to consider adaptation of the consent for further letting rooms (subject to consents).

The Business
The Brace of Pheasants is a privately owned and operated
business which was established by the current owners in
2006. During this time the business has attained numerous
accolades for its food, beverage and accommodation
offering including Dorset Dining Pub of The Year 2017. The
business also features in the The Good Pub Guide’s Top Ten
Country Pubs 2021. The Brace of Pheasants serves fresh,
local and seasonal produce in a traditional country pub
environment. In addition, the business is supplemented by
a strong wedding and events trade. Standard room tariffs
are £119 per night inclusive of breakfast. Revenue is split
approximately 42% food, 35% rooms and 23% drinks (Year
End 03/19). Room occupancy normally averages 80%.
Further detailed information is available, although will not
be warranted.

Premises Licence & Opening Hours
The property has been granted a Premises Licence in
accordance with the Licencing Act 2003. We understand
that the pub has permission to sell alcohol until 23:00
(22:30 Sunday).
The property previously had a Wedding Licence , which can
be renewed.

Tenure & Disposal Process
Freehold. We anticipate that the sale will be by way of a
Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC). We understand that
staff will be protected under Transfer of Undertakings
(Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). We
recommend parties satisfy themselves on this point. The
development land is within the Title.

Costs
VAT should not be applicable to the purchase price but will
be calculated on apportionment. We recommend parties
satisfy themselves on these points.

Fixtures & Fittings
We understand that all trade fixtures and fittings are
included as part of the sale price (excluding stock
at valuation which will be purchased in addition on
completion).

Rating
The subject property is listed in the 2017 Rating List with a
Rateable Value of £22,250. The small multiplier (for England
and Wales) for 2020/2021 is £0.499.

Acreage: 0.67 Acres

Directions

From Dorchester, head north of the B3143 towards Piddletrenthide. Upon entering the village go past the Piddle Inn and take the second turning on the right hand side, a slip road, signposted Plush and The Brace of Pheasants public house. Continue on this road and The Brace of Pheasants will be found on the left hand side.

Marketed by: Savills, Wimborne