The Willow Tree, Barnby in the Willows, NG24

Location:
The Willow Tree is situated in the quaint Nottinghamshire village of Barnby In The Willows, close to the Lincolnshire border. The village lies 4.2 miles east of the historic town of Newark-on-Trent, 16 miles northeast of the Lincolnshire market town of Sleaford, 16.6 miles north of the busy town of Grantham and 17.9 miles south of the cathedral city of Lincoln. The A1 motorway can be found only 2 miles west.

The village benefits from a variety of notable landmarks and amenities such as the 13th century parish church of All Saints, Barnby Village Hall (which hosts a number of events and seasonal celebrations), a village green and a recreation field. A wider selection of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Newark which also has a multitude of schools, fuel stations, shopping venues, supermarkets and independent retail stores.

The Willow Tree is a Grade II listed building which dates back to 1738. It is believed to have originally been a farmhouse that was later transformed into a public house. The business occupies a partly double glazed, two storey, detached brick building under a clay pantile roof. It is situated close to the Front Street/Long Lane junction within the village.

Trade Areas:
GROUND FLOOR:
Front ENTRANCE HALL which allows entry to the MAIN BAR. The bar benefits from seating for 44, part wood effect and part tile flooring, feature ceiling beams, feature fireplace with inset log burner, main brick bar servery and access to the Ladies' and Gentlemen's TOILETS. A rear ENTRANCE PORCH provides external access to the trade patio/courtyard. GAMES ROOM with seating for 10, fireplace with brick feature surround, Karndean flooring, feature ceiling beams and an extension of the main bar servery. Fully-fitted COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. INNER HALL which gives side access to: the courtyard/trade patio, a DRY STORE with WALK-IN CHILLER, a WASH ROOM, a PANTRY and stairs leading to the first floor.

OWNERS/LETTING ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR:
DOUBLE BEDROOM with SHOWER EN SUITE. DOUBLE BEDROOM with SHOWER EN SUITE. LOUNGE with KITCHENETTE. DINING ROOM. SINGLE BEDROOM with BATH EN SUITE.
At present, trade is boosted by income from the first floor bedrooms which are currently utilised as letting accommodation. The rooms primarily attract couples and families for weekend stays as well as visitors to events held at Newark Showground during the week. Although the first floor is utilised as letting accommodation at present, a new owner/operator might choose to use it as a private dwelling.

EXTERNAL
Rear TRADE PATIO/COURTYARD with seating for 30. BIN STORE and COAL STORE. Side gated CAR PARK, currently with space for 12 vehicles. Please note: our clients will retain a section of the car park but this will still leave space for 5 vehicles included in the sale. OUTHOUSE 1 utilised as a LAUNDRY ROOM and OUTHOUSE 2 utilised as a ground floor CELLAR.

The Willow Tree operates as a traditional community pub serving local residents and destination diners by way of its traditional 'British Classics' food menu. A plethora of events and functions take place within the venue; these include themed evenings, quizzes, live music, birthday parties, christenings and wakes. Our clients are offering the property to the freehold market in order to relocate overseas.

The business is currently operated by our husband and wife clients with the assistance of their son and two part-time staff members. The potential for a new operator to improve sales is available by way of extending the limited opening hours. These are currently:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 18:00 - 22:00
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday - 17:00 - 23:00
Sunday - 12:00 - 22:30

At present, trade is boosted by income from the first floor bedrooms which are currently utilised as letting accommodation. The rooms primarily attract couples and families for weekend stays as well as visitors to events held at Newark Showground during the week. Although the first floor is utilised as letting accommodation at present, a new owner/operator might choose to use it as a private dwelling.