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HARROW HILL HOTEL AND GROUNDS, WARREN STREET, NR ASHFORD, KENT, ME17 2ED

FREEHOLD INTEREST AVAILABLE – OFFERS SOUGHT IN EXCESS OF £1.35M ‘ALL AT’ PLUS SAV & VAT

* 16TH CENTURY INN SITUATED AMONGST PICTURESQUE FARMLAND ON THE NORTH DOWNS

CLOSE TO MAIN A20, M20 MOTORWAY AND THE FOLKESTONE CHANNEL TUNNEL TERMINAL

AND FERRY PORTS AT DOVER ARE ONLY APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES DRIVE.

* LARGE PLOT WITH CAR PARK FOR APPROXIMATELY 85 CARS AND GROUNDS

* CONSERVATORY RESTAURANT OPENING ONTO BEAUTIFUL PATIO AREA

* WITH WISHING WELL AND POND WITH WATER FALL.

* SEPARATE BAR AREA.

* LOCAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE LEEDS CASTLE

* 15 ENSUITE BEDROOMS, INCLUDING BRIDAL SUITE WITH 4 POSTER BED AND JACUZZI BATHROOM

* THE MAIN CORE OF THE BUSINESS IS LETTING ROOMS, HOWEVER, HISTORICALLY THE PREMISES TRADED EXTREMELY WELL AS A WEDDING/BUSINESS FUNCTION VENUE

* PLANNING OPPORTUNITY MAY EXIST TO BUILD E.G. BUNGALOW ON ADJOINING LAND OR FOR EXAMPLE 6/7 MEWS STYLE COTTAGES. (Subject to granting of usual planning consents etc)

LOCATION

The Harrow Hill Hotel is situated amidst picturesque farmland on the north downs of Kent and nestles in the hamlet of Warren Street.  It has been in existence as an Inn since the 16th Century, prior to which it was a Blacksmiths Forge.  From the M20, take Junction 8 and follow the signs for the A20 Lenham.   Go past the village and turn left into Warren Street.

The Harrow Hill Hotel is situated on the top of the hill.  Leeds Castle is located a few miles away  and  hosts many attractions through the year including, summer concerts. The nearest towns are Ashford and Maidstone (approx 10 miles).  The Channel tunnel terminal is only 30 minutes drive with the ferry ports of Folkestone and Dover being approximately 30 minutes drive from the subject property.

DESCRIPTION

Substantial detached brick built property with pitched tiled roof.

ACCOMMODATION

Trade Areas:  Ground Floor:  Upon entering the Harrow Hill Hotel from the front entrance you will enter the open plan trading area with central bar servery.  This can accommodate approx 36 covers and comprises inglenook brick fireplace, wooden flooring, part open brick walls, padded bench seating and wooden tables and chairs, bar stools and red curtains.  Ornate timber beamed ceiling and brass fitted wall lights.  The central bar  servery  comprises solid  wooden bar counter   top,  large  decorative  dresser, shelving above and below, housing various optics behind, double stainless steel sink unit, non-slip flooring and a door leading through to the catering kitchen.

From   the   car   park   entrance   you   will   find   the   check in reception   area  with  office  behind   and   window overlooking the patio area.

First Floor:   Room 1:   Double with built in wardrobe, 2 windows, cream curtains, wine coloured fitted carpet and ensuite comprising Jacuzzi, wash hand basin and wc.  Room 2: Double with red and white curtains, wine coloured fitted carpet, 2 windows built in wardrobes.  Ensuite comprising shower, wc and wash hand basin with mirror over. Room 3:  Twin  with green carpet, brick fireplace, 2 windows, double built in wardrobe, brass plated wall lights.  Ensuite comprising peach 3 piece suite, bidet, laminate floor.  Rooms 4 and 5:  Not available for inspection at time of visit but believed to be twin/double rooms with built in wardrobe and ensuite.   Room 6:  4 poster bed with chaise lounge.

BUSINESS

The business in currently trading under minimal management/staff and is focussing on the letting of rooms.  Further details can be provided to seriously interested purchasers upon request.

TENURE

Freehold Interest is available.  Offers sought in excess of £1.35M ‘all at’ plus SAV and VAT.

LICENCE

We believe that the property trades with the benefit of a premises licence.

SERVICES

We believe that the property is connected to all mains services water, electricity, and gas.  Drainage, we have been informed, is via a cesspit.

BUSINESS RATES

The property has a rateable value of £31,000 and current rates payable are £10,795.06.  New businesses may be able to apply for discount (Transitional Relief).