King RufusEling Hill, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9HE

Description
A detached two storey public house with painted brick and exposed brick elevations under a multi-pitched slate and tile roof. The rear property has part tile-hung elevations. Single flat roof extensions are located to the side and rear. A detached single storey painted brick outbuilding under a pitched slate roof is located to the side. The plot of 0.146 acres includes car-park to the front and garden to the rear.

Trade Accommodation
The property was acquired by our clients in June 2021 and underwent an extensive renovation. The ground floor public house comprises a two section trading area with a single-bar servery (note the rear section is currently configured for private use). There is seating for approximately (50 customers) around tables, bar and soft seats. Features include flagstone floor, exposed beams, wooden bar-top servery and log burner. Ancillary space includes a well-maintained trade kitchen, store and utility to the right rear side and cus-tomer WCs and cellar to the left side.

Living Accommodation
The private accommodation is located on the second floor and comprises two double and one single bedroom, open plan reception and kitchen and bathroom around an bright landing space. The first floor can be accessed internally from the kitchen or exter-nally via a steel staircase over a private roof terrace.

External Areas
Located to the rear of the property is landscaped private garden with patio under a large all weather glass canopy. The property benefits from a small car park to the front for 6 vehicles and a detached garage and store.
Customer seating around picnic benches is placed on the car-park in the warmer months (40 seats).
Although the rear garden and patio are currently configured for private use they are li-censed areas and can be used for further customer seating.

The Business & History
The pub was acquired in 2021 our clients as a lifestyle business and continued its reputa-tion as a welcoming community pub until closure in September 2024 so our clients can focus on other business interests. As well as serving a range of quality, independent beers and lagers and selection of curated wines and spirits the pub also served hot toasted sandwiches throughout the year and a seasonal Ploughman’s Lunch in the sum-mer months.
The pub was built around 1850 and was owned until the early 20th century by brewer Ashby's, based in Rumbridge Street in Totton. It was eventually bought out by Strong's of Romsey. In the early 1980s, the landlord was the recently re-tired football legend Peter Rodridgues who captained Saints to their historic 1976 FA Cup victory. The King Rufus was known as the “pub that gives you a hug” due to its characterful, cosy interior and wood burners.

Tenure & Price
Freehold title HP383105.
We are seeking £625,000 plus VAT for the benefit of the freehold interest, fixtures and fittings and goodwill with vacant possession upon completion.

VAT
We understand VAT will be applicable at the going rates.

Rates
The 2023 Rateable Value is £4,700. This is not the rate payable.
Last period ’24-’25 there was 100% Business Rate Relief with nothing to pay.
Please check the VOA for further information. The property is in Council Tax Band-A.

Planning & Conservation
The property is not listed, in Green Belt or in an AONB but is located within the Eling Conservation Area. and is not in Green Belt or AONB. We understand the established planning use is Sui Generis (public house) with C3 (ancillary living accommodation). The property is in Flood Zone 3. The property is cur-rently listed as an Asset of Community Value on the New Forest District Council register, expiring in September 2025.

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 Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday to Saturday 11:00 - midnight
Sunday 12:00 - 22.30

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

Energy Performance Rating
Pending.

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

Viewing
The property is now closed but we encourage interested parties to inspect externally before formal viewings are requested. All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Savills (Southampton). Please do not approach the business or staff direct.