• Freehold available with the benefit of vacant possession
• Historic, sizeable period building occupying 0.5 acre site
• 14+ en suite bedrooms
• Charming main bar and restaurant
• 100+ cover function room with bar
• Multiple conference rooms
• ‘Secret’ enclosed trade garden
• Dedicated, off-road car park for c. 30 vehicles
• Wealth of storage throughout
• Suitable for variety of uses +/or development (stpp)
Property
Dating back to the 17th century, the Swan Hotel is a sizeable building of immense character and charm. It is predominantly arranged over three storeys, with long two-storeyed wings forming two sides of the rear courtyard. The building includes an array of period features throughout, such as high ceilings, exposed timbers, sash/leaded windows and inglenook fireplaces.
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The ground floor entrance lobby opens into the guest lounge and provides access to the first floor hotel rooms, front meeting room (c. 10), basement cellar and main bar. Heavily timbered, the main bar features a superb inglenook fireplace and a part-brick bar servery, catering for c. 40 covers. A store room is located to the back and toilet block to the front, with Male, female and accessible WCs. Beyond the bar is the restaurant dining room for c. 25 covers, fireplace and doors opening onto the delightful ‘secret’ trade garden. A hallway leads to the commercial trade kitchen, replete with a range of equipment and generous in size, with ancillary storage and prep areas. To the rear is the sizeable function room with carvery and bar, capable of accommodating over 100 covers and including male and female WCs. Completing the ground floor is a further meeting room, which is currently let and operating as a pop-up shop.
The letting rooms are located on the first and second floors and comprise 12 double/twin rooms plus 2 family rooms, all of which are en suite. There is a further owner/manager’s room, which is also en suite.
Outiside, there is a sizeable dedicated car park to the rear which is accessed via Swan Lane and has space for c. 30 vehicles and three garage which are tucked away in the rear corner. A courtyard provides an outdoor trading area and includes a sheltered area with tables for c. 12 covers.
Measurements
The area of the site is 0.5 acres and the ground floor area (GEA) of the building extends to 855m² (9203ft²). Measurements are taken from digital mapping and are approximate.
Planning
We are advised the building is Grade II* Listed and falls within a conservation area. The relevant local authority is South Norfolk District Council https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/
Tenure
Offers are sought in the region of £600,000 for the benefit of the freehold interest, trade inventory and goodwill.
Fixtures & Fittings
All trade fixtures & fittings are included in the sale, save for a few personal items which will be pointed out upon viewing. The vendor will warrant not to remove any items they own. Stock will be bought in addition, at valuation, on completion.
The Business
The Swan Hotel is a well-established, multi-faceted business which has been owned and operated by our clients since 2001. During their tenure the business has become a focal point for the community, with the flexible nature of the business ensuring trade is garnered from numerous sources, with a main bar steeped in character, restaurant dining room, sizeable function room suitable for weddings and multiple conference rooms. Currently operating as more of a ‘lifestyle’ business, the business is available due to our clients wishing to now retire.
Trading information is available to genuinely interested parties who have viewed the premises.
Rates & Charges
Business Rates: £14,221.50 per annum (Based on a Rateable Value of £28,500)
