Torphichen Inn, The Square Torphichen, Bathgate, EH48 4LY

Description

The Torphichen Inn is a family run establishment focusing on traditional Scottish fayre and providing guests with a warm, friendly atmosphere for all.

Popular with tourists from all over the world, they are shipped in bus loads to enjoy an authentic Scottish experience. The business benefits from the relationship with tour operators and is used by the local village on a weekly basis.

A small, picturesque, historical village situated in the gently rolling Torphichen Hills.

Torphichen Inn is located north of Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland. The village is approximately 18 miles (29km) west of Edinburgh, seven miles (11km) south-east of Falkirk and four miles (6.4 km) south-west of Linlithgow. The village had a population of c.710.

With a central geographical location and close rail and motorway links Torphichen is ideally placed for travel to Linlithgow and Bathgate with rail links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The village, which is clustered around the church and village square, is picturesque and features a Jubilee Fountain constructed to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1897.

The Torphichen Inn is a large building c.5,700 sq.ft split into different trading areas and accommodation, summarised as follows:

The PubE
A cosy traditional pub with wood burning stove, mixed wooden chairs and tables that can accommodate c.40 customers seated. It has a bar and gantry serving draught beer, wines and spirits.

Bar & Restaurant
A well configured room with its own bar/service area, tartan carpets and a mixtures of loose wooden tables and chairs with a capacity of c.40 customers seated. The room is very flexible and can be used for private events.

Function/Events Room
A large two level space with two stage areas for live music events or wedding receptions. The space has its own bar with a fully fitted commercial kitchen located off the main room. A mixture of loose tables and chairs the space can be setup for a range of events with the capacity to accommodate c.200 customers.

A large cellar and basement covers the floor area of the building.

The Wee ShopE
Formally a small retail shop servicing the local village, now trading as coffee shop and takeaway. This can seat 12 customers with loose tables and chairs.

All fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Any personal belongings owned by the current owners will be removed before the sale.

Two letting apartments with ensuite facilities currently being used for Council short term lets.

Apartment One
Two bedroom with ensuite, kitchen and livingroom.

Apartment Two
Studio lounge and kitchen, two x single bed with ensuite.

A sizeable car park is located to the rear with space for c.20 cars.

A spacious and well maintained beer garden with picnic benches is located to the front of the property.

Our client has recently had planning permission approved to convert the business in to self catering accommodation. There is huge potential for a new owner to repurpose the business to be more accommodation led taking advantage of the active planning permission, or expand the current food and beverage offering to create further revenue and growth.

Staff information will be provided to seriously interested parties.

Due to the size of the building and surrounding grounds, there is potential to redevelop for accommodation or housing.

Active planning permission, please click the below link for West Lothian planning portal:

Planning Permission

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The Rateable Value as of 1 April 2023 is £13,000. Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

Premises Licence
Class 3