Description
The Donkey is a former cottage converted to a public house c.1850 and is detached two storey property of brick construction with part painted, rendered and exposed brick elevations under a pitched slate roof. Located to either side are single storey flat roof elevations and a conservatory to the rear. The property extends to an approximate Gross Internal Area of 1,970 and sits within a plot of approximately 0.585 acre. We understand the property benefits from a right of way for access.

Internal Accommodation
The Donkey benefits from ground floor commercial space comprising two rooms with a central porch providing access. When operating, the right section includes and small bar servery (8 seats and 2 bar stools) with a back of house route to the left dining room (18) and on to the conservatory (24). Ancillary space to the rear includes a trade kitchen and customer WCs. The first floor living accommodation comprises two bedrooms, office, bathroom and WC.

External Areas
Customer areas are located to the rear patio and garden and provide 82 seats around benches. An outbuilding provides beer cellar and storage. Uniquely, a large section of the garden is paddock. Located to the east is a tarmac car park providing 20 spaces.

Tenure & Price
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Freehold offers in the region of £575,000 are sought. The property is elected for VAT (please seek independent advice if required). SY88994 (Freehold) 0.134 acres / SY382335 (Freehold) 0.451 acres.

Services
We understand all mains services are connected.

Conservation
The property is not listed but is located in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Great Landscape Value and is in the Green Belt. We understand the established planning use is Sui Generis (public house) under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Energy Performance Rating
D-84.

Business Rates
The property is listed on the 2024 VOA list with a Rateable Value of £18,700. This is not the rates payable (the small business multiplier is 49.9p/£).

Licensing
The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the premises is permitted to sell alcohol under the following hours:
Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 00:00

Fixtures and Fittings
Fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the vendor and in situ on completion are included within the sale. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all purchasers. Prospective purchasers will need to provide proof of identity and residence.

Viewing
All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole agents Savills.