The White Hart, Church Street, Hampstead, Norreys, Thatcham, RG18 0TB

Location

Hampstead Norreys is a charming rural village within the West Berkshire district, positioned north of Thatcham and set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village benefits from convenient access to the A34, providing strong transport links to Newbury, Didcot, Oxford and the wider Thames Valley region. The surrounding locality is predominantly residential, characterised by traditional village housing with proximity to scenic walking trails and local attractions including the Living Rainforest.
The White Hart occupies a central position on Church Street, forming an attractive village pub in a picturesque setting. The property enjoys a scenic riverside aspect next to the River Pang.

Property Description

The subject premises comprise a traditional part-rendered, brick built two-storey public house, beneath a pitched tiled roof, with various single-storey additions to the side and rear.

Accommodation

The ground floor provides a series of interlinking trading areas arranged around a central bar servery, including a large front bar and an extensive open-plan dining area.
Ancillary accommodation includes ladies' and gents' WCs, a commercial kitchen, food-preparation areas, a cloak cupboard and a substantial ground-floor beer cellar.
The first floor provides staff accommodation comprising; a lounge, three double bedrooms, a large office/storage room and a bathroom. There is no domestic kitchen at first floor level.
Externally, the property benefits from a large gravel car park to the side and rear for approximately 25 vehicles. To the rear of the trade area is a large patio covered by a wooden pergola, providing seating for around 30 customers, with a further trade garden beyond offering additional seating for approximately 30.
A large brick-built barn sits within the site and may offer potential for conversion to rooms. Adjacent to the commercial kitchen is a standalone garage within a small private courtyard.
The site also includes a large grassed area adjacent to the River Pang that could be developed to provide an additional beer garden and/or play area.
The property sits on a generous plot of c.0.676 acres and has a GIA of c. 3,751 sqft (excluding the barn and garage).

Tenure Comments

Freehold. The property is held under Title Number BK293497 and the Title Plan is included on page 5.

Planning and Development

We have made enquiries with the local authority and understand the property is not a listed building but is located within a conservation area.
We understand the property has recently been nominated as an Asset of Community Value. At the time of preparing these marketing details, a decision was still to be made by the council in relation to this nomination.
Part of the site (adajcent to the river) is located within floodzone 2.
Overage Provision
The sale will be subject to a 50% overage for any new build development for residential, commercial or retail use and a similar provision on conversion of the barn, save for ancillary use with the pub (to include B&B accommodation).

Services

We understand the property is connected to mains electric and water, with heating via an LPG tank. Any interested parties must rely on their own enquiries to confirm this.

Premises Licence

It is understood that the property currently possesses a Premises Licence.
The licensing hours permit the sale of alcohol as follows:

Fixtures and Fittings

The sale of the property will include trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Seller and in situ on completion. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded.
The stock in trade is to be purchased additionally and at valuation to include dry and wet stocks and trade glassware.

VAT

VAT is applicable on the sale of the property.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of Band C. A copy is available upon request.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.