The Well House Inn, Chipstead Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 3SQ

Description

The Well House Inn is a charming, characterful country pub that perfectly blends historic charm with a warm, contemporary hospitality offer. Nestled in the picturesque Surrey Hills, this beautifully presented venue features traditional interiors with period details, alongside inviting bar and dining spaces that create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Known for its welcoming ambience and strong local following, the pub offers a versatile layout ideal for both casual dining and special occasions, complemented by a well-regarded food and drink offering. Externally, a generous garden and outdoor seating areas provide an attractive setting for guests to enjoy the surrounding countryside, making the Well House Inn a destination venue that appeals to both locals and visitors seeking an authentic English pub experience.

The Well House Inn is a traditional countryside pub located on Chipstead Lane in the hamlet of Mugswell, Coulsdon, Surrey (CR5 3SQ), set within the rolling landscape of the Surrey Hills. It is easily reached by road from nearby areas such as Coulsdon, Banstead, and Tadworth, with convenient parking available on site, while its slightly tucked-away position gives it a peaceful, rural feel away from busy main routes. The inn is surrounded by woodland, open countryside and popular walking routes, making it a favoured stop for walkers and visitors exploring the area, and it is named after the historic St Margaret’s Well, a local landmark in the pub garden, recorded in the Domesday Book. For those travelling by public transport, nearby rail stations including Kingswood, Tadworth and Chipstead are all within a short drive, providing connections into central London and across Surrey. Overall, the location combines scenic rural charm with good accessibility, creating a relaxed destination that still benefits from strong transport links.

- Public Bar: Traditional main bar area
- Ground Floor Cellar: Direct service access
- Internal Covers: Circa 20 bar / 36 restaurant / 12 conservatory
- Kitchen: Fitted with walk-in fridge
- Office: On-site admin space
- Kitchen Storage (Outbuilding): Additional storage space

Trade fixtures and fittings in the property are included in the sale.

- Beer Garden: Circa 160+ covers
- Outdoor Function Area: 80-seater with dedicated bar
- St Margarets Well Feature
- Main Car Park: Capacity for approx. 40 vehicles
- Overflow Car Park: Additional parking for approx. 80 vehicles

- 2-Bed Flat: Self-contained accommodation with Kitchen and Bathroom
- 3-Bed interlinked Flat: Additional staff accommodation with Kitchenette and Bathroom

With a strong existing reputation for quality food and drink, the business offers immediate trading potential, underpinned by a loyal local customer base and consistent destination appeal. The property’s combination of traditional internal trading areas and attractive outdoor space provides scope to further enhance revenue streams, particularly through events, seasonal trading and premium dining experiences. Incoming tenants will also benefit from the pub’s excellent accessibility to affluent surrounding catchments and nearby commuter links, creating opportunities to drive both weekday and weekend trade. Overall, the asset offers significant potential for growth through active management, targeted marketing and continued development of its food, drink and experiential offer.

The proposed purchaser will be required to offer continuity of employment in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. Prospective purchasers should complete their own enquiries and due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the rights, contracts and obligations that may run with the property and business, and also the registrations, licences, permits and certificates required to trade.

Trading information provided shows that as of January 2026, the business generated an annual turnover of just over £700k net of VAT. Full Trading Profit and Loss Accounts will be made available to seriously interested parties on request after a formal viewing of the business has been undertaken.

The opening hours of the premises are as follows:

- Monday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm
- Sunday 12pm to 10pm

Licensable activities authorised by the licence include: Sale of Alcohol.

Licensed opening hours:

- 9am to 12am Monday to Saturday
- 9am to 11pm Sunday

This is an opportunity to acquire an existing 20-year, fully repairing and insuring, leasehold with 9 years remaining, contracted in to the landlord and tenant act 1954 at a passing rent of £49,425 pa, subject to five-yearly rent reviews. The landlord will likely require a 3-6 month deposit and/or personal guarantees. Please note, rent is paid monthly in advance.

The VOA lists the property with a rateable value of £38,000 from April 2023. The local authority is Reigate & Banstead.

The property benefits from a Premises Licence. Any prospective purchaser will be required to hold a Personal Licence and to apply, at their own expense, for the transfer of the Premises Licence (subject to approval by the licensing authority).

The leasehold is to be sold as a trading going Concern (TOGC). VAT may be payable, in addition, at the prevailing rate.