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The Gate Hangs High

The Gate Hangs High

Overview

The Gate Hangs High occupies an excellent position on the edge of this highly sought after village of Hook Norton, situated in North Oxfordshire between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton close to the Cotswolds. The village is particularly well served with a small supermarket, post office, several pubs, the Hook Norton Brewery, doctor and dental surgeries, a Fire Station, Norman Church, primary school, library and vets.

Trading areas

The main trading area consists of a large bar with adjoining restaurant. Fully equipped kitchen, traditionally furnished throughout, with many original features remaining, including a large open fireplace, exposed beams providing a seating area for around 30 people. The gardens and terrace, located to the rear of the property provide an extensive area in which families and dogs can relax whilst enjoying the evening sun. Predominantly laid lawn with herbaceous boarders and beds. Large parking area able to accommodate coaches and cars. Potential to develop the catering operation through the variety of food served. Letting accommodation: There are four en-suite letting rooms.

Private accommodation:

Three bedrooms, bathroom, living room and small kitchen area.

Location/Approximate distances

Educational facilities are excellent including the village primary school, local secondary school at Bloxham, grammar system in Chipping Norton and private schools at Brackley, Overthorpe, Stowe, Bloxham and Tudor Hall. Sporting and leisure activities in the area include a village sports and tennis club, golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill (Milcombe) and Chipping Norton, theatres at Chipping Norton, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, horse racing at Cheltenham and Towcester and Polo at Kirtlington and Cirencester. Chipping Norton 5 miles, Banbury 8 miles, Charlbury 11 miles, Oxford 23 miles, London 85 miles. Transport connections are good to the village with train services to London/Paddington from Charlbury (fast service from 60 minutes) and from Banbury to London/Marylebone (fast service from 70 minutes). Connections onto the M40 motorway are either at junction 10 (Ardley) for the south or junction 11 (Banbury) for the north.

Special information

The property benefits from 3 luxury double letting bedrooms all decorated to an exceptionally high standard, with en-suite facilities.

Directions:

From Banbury take the B4035 towards Shipston-on-Stour and continue through the village of Broughton. On entering Lower Tadmarton take the left hand turn signposted Tadmarton Heath Golf Club and Hook Norton. Continue along this road past the Golf Club and at the next crossroads bear right sign posted Hook Norton. Continue along this road and the Gate Hangs High Public House can be found on the right hand side after about 2 miles.

Services

Gas central heating, mains water and private drainage.

Map & Pub

Ground floor plan

The Gate Hangs High

Information

Agreement:

3 year tenancy agreement

Deposit:

£6,000

Rent:

In the region of £25,000 pa (negotiable)

Tenants trade inventory:

In region of £12,000

Approximate turnover split:

30% Drink, 70% Food

Composite Brewers Barrels (36 gallons):

2010-2011 MAT 77

Council tax:

Band: A - £971.64 (2010-2011)
Rateable Value: £19,500
Rates payable: £9,360

Licensed for:

Live music
Recorded music
Performance of dance
Making music
Provision of late night refreshment
Sale by retail of alcohol.

Technical Information

Main heating fuel:

LPG

Building environment:

Heating and natural ventilation

Total useful floor (m²):

412

Building complexity (NOS Level):

3

Benchmarks

Buildings similar to this one could have ratings as follows
52 if newly built
73 if typical of the existing stock

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