Stoke Gabriel

Character Village Freehouse in the Heart of Sought-After Stoke Gabriel. Well-Established Business with Character Trading Areas & Owners' Accommodation.

Stoke Gabriel is one of South Devon's most attractive and desirable villages, occupying an enviable position on a creek of the River Dart between Totnes and Paignton. The village is renowned for its picturesque Mill Pond, waterside setting, boating community and famous crabbing, making it a popular destination for visitors throughout the year. Local amenities include a primary school, village store, post office, active boating association, historic 13th Century church and a number of independent businesses. The nearby market town of Totnes provides a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Paddington. In addition to its idyllic South Hams setting, Stoke Gabriel enjoys the significant commercial advantage of being within easy reach of the English Riviera. The bustling coastal resorts of Paignton, Torquay and Brixham are all readily accessible, attracting millions of visitors to the area each year. The A38 Devon Expressway lies within easy reach, providing excellent communications to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5 motorway. The Castle Inn is a traditional and character Devon Freehouse enjoying a loyal local following together with strong visitor trade throughout the year. Offering attractive trading accommodation, superior owners' accommodation and an enviable location in one of Devon's most desirable villages, this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established lifestyle business with significant future potential. The Castle Inn is an attractive and distinctive property with white rendered elevations beneath castellated parapets, giving the property its unique identity. Internally, the property retains considerable charm with exposed stone walls, slate flooring, timber features and a welcoming traditional pub atmosphere throughout. Externally there is a delightful, enclosed beer garden enjoying a sunny aspect together with three private parking spaces. The property benefits from a delightful, one bedroom owner’s apartment with separate entrance. The upper floors of the building comprise separate residential flats which do not form part of the sale.

ENTRANCE PORCH

Leading through glazed entrance doors into the principal trading areas.

MAIN BAR

A welcoming and characterful main bar featuring exposed stone walls, slate flooring and a feature cast iron wood-burning stove with fireplace surround. Soft seating area and tables and chairs accommodates approximately 15 customers and centres around an attractive timber bar servery fitted with bottle fridges, wine racking, dishwasher, shelving, optics and electronic till system. Large wall mounted flat screen TV and wall mounted dart board.

RESTAURANT

Situated at lower level, a cosy and inviting dining room with exposed stonework, part tongue and groove panelling and fitted bench seating together with dining tables and chairs providing approximately 30 covers. A secondary service area connects directly with the main bar. Large wall mounted flat screen TV.

SNUG/PRIVATE DINING ROOM

A useful additional trading area seating approximately 15 customers. Currently used as an overflow storage room but easily reinstated as a trading option suitable for private dining, meetings, family celebrations or small functions.

COMMERCIAL CATERING KITCHEN

A fully equipped commercial kitchen benefiting from full extraction, non-slip flooring, a range of professional catering equipment including commercial refrigeration and freezer units together with direct access to the bar servery.

PREPARATION & WASH UP AREA

Well-equipped ancillary preparation room fitted with double sink, dishwasher, refrigeration and stainless steel worktops.

STORAGE ROOM

BEER CELLAR

Temperature-controlled beer cellar.

CUSTOMER FACILITIES

Refurbished Ladies' and Gentlemen's cloakrooms.

OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION

Private accommodation benefits from independent external access and briefly comprises:

• Comfortable lounge/diner with fitted domestic kitchen units, all presented to a high standard.
• Double bedroom.
• En-suite bathroom.
• Private outside terrace.

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property is an attractive enclosed beer garden enjoying a sunny aspect with seating for over 20 customers at quality outside mental furniture.

The outside space also incorporates a log store, refuse area and three private parking spaces, together with independent access beneath a traditional stone archway.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE

The Castle Inn is offered for sale on a 250 year lease from 2022, at a peppercorn rent. Further details of the lease are available from the Sole Selling Agents.

THE BUSINESS

The Castle Inn enjoys an excellent reputation as a traditional South Hams village freehouse, serving a loyal local clientele together with the many visitors attracted to the picturesque riverside village of Stoke Gabriel.

This successful and profitable business has become a genuine community hub, providing not only quality food and drink but also a varied programme of regular events which encourage repeat custom throughout the year.

The current operation combines a traditional wet-led trade with a growing food offering. Freshly prepared lunches and evening meals are served throughout the week, whilst the popular Sunday Roast service has become a regular feature, offering freshly cooked traditional roasts. The menu caters for both full and smaller appetites, appealing to families, local residents and visitors alike.

The Castle Inn also hosts a well-supported Thursday evening Quiz Night, providing another valuable source of regular trade and reinforcing the pub's position...

PLEASE NOTE

Our client would consider selling just the pub on its own, without the flat. For further information please contact Matt Bettesworth.

RATEABLE VALUE

2026 List: £12,100.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with South Hams District Council regarding the current Rateable Value together with the availability of any Small Business Rates Relief.

SERVICES

We understand the property is connected to all mains services. Interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding the condition and adequacy of these services.

INVENTORY

The sale includes the trade fixtures, fittings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, excluding the vendors' personal effects. Wet and dry stock will be taken over at valuation upon completion.

EPC RATING C

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment through the Sole Selling Agents, Bettesworths.