Destination freehold or leasehold public house with countryside views east of Crowborough.
Description
Large detached property arranged over two floors. 36 car parking spaces. Small patio to front (16 covers). South facing lawn and patio to rear with views over Kent countryside (132 covers).
Internally, there are four principal trading areas with approximately 120 covers. This was partially rebuilt following a fire in 2017.
The property has an extensive private residential accommodation including two bedrooms and kitchen to the front and a separate access to a self-contained three bed accommodation to the rear with kitchen.
Accomodation
The property has extensive private residential accommodation including two bedrooms and kitchen to the front and a separate entrance to a self-contained accommodation with three bedrooms and kitchen to the rear.
The Mark Cross Inn benefits from a south facing garden and terrace with elevated views of the Sussex and Kent countryside. The area previously accommodated 132 bench seats. There is a smaller patio seating 16 to the front. Located to the side and rear is a 36 space car park
Planning
The property is administered by Wealden District Council.
Planning permission was approved in 2017 for re-construction following a fire and for 3 external pod seating pavilions. The latter was not implemented.
We understand the property currently benefits from Class A4 use.
The property is not a Listed building, nor is the property situated within a Conservation Area.
Lease
The property is held on the remainder of a 20 year free of tie lease from 31 March 2017 (expiring 2037) at a passing rent of £73,929 per annum exclusive. We understand the next five yearly rent review is in March 2022.
Licensing
The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the pub is permitted to sell alcohol Monday to Sunday from 11:00-00:00. Other licensable activities are permitted.
Rating
The subject property is entered in the 2017 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £63,000.
Fixtures & Fittings
To be sold at Valuation.
Energy Performance Certificate
A copy of the EPC Certificate is available upon request. C-(52) Rating has been calculated.
Trade
No trade is warranted or sold.
Tenure
Freehold or Leasehold offers. Terms are to be agreed.
Viewing
The property is currently closed. Please contact Savills for viewing arrangements.
C (52)
Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
---|---|---|---|
Unit - Whole site | 0.81 | 0.08 | Let |