Description
The Clarence Tavern, spanning 0.051 hectares (0.126 acres), presents an L-shaped structure on the site with a level topography. This two-story detached public house features a multi-pitched roof, combining both slate and clay tiles, and includes an extension at the rear with a pitched slate roof. The buildings exterior is rendered and comprises mainly single glazed framed fenestration.

Externally, the tavern offers a compact enclosed yard, parking facilities for approximately ten vehicles and two wooden sheds for additional storage. The main customer entrance is conveniently located at the junction of Clarence Road and Mumby Road. Additionally, the tavern houses a function room in the rear extension, further enhancing its capacity for various events and gatherings.

Internal Description
The Clarence Tavern includes a central bar servery and central fireplace with seating surrounding for approxiately 45 patrons. . There is also a large function room with a fireplace and two mezzanine levels, with access to an outside area.

The accommodation at Clarence Tavern, accessible through a private entrance, spans multiple levels. It includes an upstairs commercial kitchen and a smaller ground-floor satellite kitchen connected by a dumbwaiter. The property houses three ensuite bedrooms. Additionally, there is a spacious lounge and an extra bathroom. On the top floor, located in the eaves, are two bedrooms equipped with electric heating. The remainder of the building is heated by central gas heating. In addition to this the pub is serviced by mains drainage and electricity.

Floor to ceiling height – 2.42m

External Areas
Outside the front of the tavern, there is council land which is subject to a pavement licence allowing the use for external picnic benches. At the rear are 10 marked tarmacadam car parking spaces and two sheds with electricity and water connections.

Planning & Conservation
The property is situated within the administrative boundary of Gosport Borough Council and is subject to the policies of the Gosport Local Plan Saved Policies (2006) and the Emerging Core Strategy.

The property is Locally Listed but not situated within a Conservation Area.

As the property is Locally Listed there would likely be resistance from the Local Planning Authority (LPA) for any application that involved the demolition or significant alteration of the existing building.

Saved Policy R/CF2 seeks to resist the loss of community facilities. It does not appear that public houses are classed as ‘community facilities’, nor are they in the emerging policy.

The Opportunity
The Clarence Tavern is a wet led pub and is not serving food. We believe the opportunity exists to reposition the pub or convert to a commercial or mixed use building (STP).

Licensing
Monday to Wednesday: 10:00-11:00
Thursday: 10:00-12:00
Friday to Saturday: 10:00-01:00
Sunday: 10:00-10:30

Energy Performance Certificate
The property has an EPC Rating of C-72.

Guide Price
£325,000

Rating
The subject property is entered in the 2023 Central Rating List with a Rateable Value of £12,000. In England & Wales the Small Business Multiplier is £0.499 / Higher Multiplier is £0.512. Please check with the VOA for the most up to date information on all rating matters.

Fixtures and Fittings
We understand that all fixtures and fittings owned outright are to be included in the disposal. Where applicable, stock may be valued in addition on completion.

Tenure
Freehold subject to vacant possession.

VAT & Stamp Duty Land Tax
VAT and SDLT may be applicable at the prevailing rate.

Viewing
Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills. Where appropriate, we recommend interested parties carry out a discreet customer inspection in the first instance. We kindly request that no approaches are made to staff or the business directly, where applicable.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.