The Chequers Inn, Rowhook Road, Rowhook, Horsham, RH12 3PY

Description

A fine 15th Century detached property set on a plot extending to approximately 1.45 acres.

The chequers Inn is a unique Sussex gastropub featuring in the AA, Michelin and MasterChefs of Great Britain guides and offers an outstanding reputation for fine food with a contemporary take on classic British and French-inspired cuisine, excellent wines and handpicked local ales.

The pub is a unique Sussex gastro pub and offers an outstanding reputation for fine food

Located in a semi-rural leafy hamlet of Rowhook in West Sussex, the village is approximately five miles from Horsham, nine miles from Gatwick Airport and 31 miles from London.

Entrance lobby, bar with seating for c.10, lounge bar for c.30 and restaurant for c.40.

Ladies and gentlemen's toilets, fully fitting commercial kitchen with wash-up and preparation areas, staff toilet.

All trade fixtures and fittings are included in the asking price.

Trade garden for 150+ covers with a vine-clad terraced area, private garden, kitchen garden and fruit trees.

There is customer parking for 35-40 vehicles.

Situated on the first floor comprising of two double bedrooms, sitting room and bathroom.

The business is privately owned and operated and has built up an excellent reputation as a gastro pub over the last 20 years under the present owner.

As well as plenty of local custom, visitors travel from further afield including nearby towns and London.

The business is run by the owner, together with a full complement of full time, part time and casual staff.

The business enjoys consistently strong annual sales. The trade split is around 70% dry and 30% wet.

Full trading information will be supplied following a formal viewing.

Due to the size of the plot, there is ample space for extending the property, subject to any planning and building regulation consents being obtained.

The rateable value for the property from 1 April 2023 is £28,000. This is not what you will pay in business rates, but the Local Authority uses the rateable value to calculate what business rates are payable.

Premises Licence.