The Hare & Hounds, Old Town, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge

Location and Description

The Hare & Hounds is a long established public house, in all respects the quintessential rural Inn with truly characterful accommodation including many attractive features.

The trade accommodation comprises a cosy Bar/Dining area (fireplaces front and rear –  either side of the heavy timber central bar servery), a separate seating/dining area to the front affording 40 covers  – all served by a substantial catering kitchen. With separate access from the Car Park, the 5 letting rooms (all double – with ensuite facilities) are supplemented at first floor by 2 bedroom private living quarters.

The large site affords private parking plus sitting out areas to 3 sides of the property, south facing to the front, the raised terrace to the rear having direct access from the bar and all enjoying superb distant valley views. A separate small croft to the side may offer future development potential (subject to planning)

Old Town/Wadsworth is a popular rural community (with junior school, post office, Community Centre) situated on the South West facing hillside overlooking Hebden Bridge (approx ¾ mile distant) all representing a good local catchment, the area  popular with visitors, trippers etc).

The sale of this site represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property/business of this character, enjoying a superb location, with significant potential.

EPC Rating

B (48)

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR:

The main BAR AREA is ‘T’ shaped in plan, the timber servery in the centre of the head, seating areas either side having fireplace (open fire to front) approx. 11.9 x 4.5m (ave) plus 5.0 x 2.9m. Door to rear seating/dining terrace. Separate front LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 4.1 x 3.8m. Approx 40 covers total.

LADIES & GENTS toilets. Bar back STORE with access to BEER CELLAR, having ground level delivery access.

Separate access to the rear to Ground Floor LETTING BEDROOM, plus UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM.

FIRST FLOOR:

 Landing with 4 LETTING ROOMS plus PRIVATE LIVING ACCOMMODATION comprising LOUNGE (with superb valley views) plus 2 large BEDROOMS and BATHROOM. All letting rooms have en-suite facilities with shower and WC.

CATERING KITCHEN (with stairs direct to trade areas) 8.7 x 3.0m with non-slip floor, lined walls, extract hood etc and direct external (ground level) access. OFFICE 2.4 x 1.8m.

EXTERNALLY :

CAR PARK (approx. 10 cars). Cobbled SEATING AREA to front, with raised area to car park and further terrace at rear.

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant Possession on completion.

Note: The vendors reserve the right to include provision for an overage agreement triggered in the event of grant of planning for new development on the site (10 years – 50% 0f value uplift)

Price

£395,000 (Offers invited)

Rateable Value

The property is currently assessed at RV £7,900

VAT

VAT is applicable to the sale other than where the property is put to a wholly residential use – please enquire for further details.

Viewing

By prior appointment through the sole agents Atkinson Associates 01943 666955.