The Bold Forester Forester Rd 3,875 SF Retail Building Southampton SO32 3QG For Sale

Freehold village public house set in 0.66 acres on edge of South Downs National Park with detached 2-bedroom cottage total GIA c.5,253 sqft.
Offers are invited for the benefit of the freehold interest in the public house, living accommodation and retail unit (Title HP439548). Price on application.
The sale may include the unexpired term of the AST in the cottage.
The business is trading. Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills.
Description
The property comprises a detached two-storey building of brick construction under a pitched tile roof with single storey pitched roof extensions to the rear. We understand the original public house building dates to 1709 being extended in the 19th and 20th centuries. Adjacent to the public house is a detached two storey chalet building and retail "village shop" unit. The properties sit within a plot of approximately 0.66 acres with two car parks and both private and trade gardens.
The public house property is configured to provide a three section ground floor customer areas with informal bar areas and restaurant. There is seating for approximately 86 customers throughout. The property is well presented and recently refurbished to complement the traditional interior features. Ancillary space includes trade kitchen/preparation areas, storage, walk-in-fridge and office. Two sets of customer WCs are located at each end of the property.
Located at first floor level is private living accommodation comprising two bedrooms, kitchen, reception and bathroom.
Cottage Accommodation
Adjacent to the public house and situated within its own plot is a detached two storey building of brick and wood frame construction with sections clad in weatherboard under a pitched tile roof. At ground floor level is an open plan kitchen and dining room, reception and bathroom. At first floor are two double bedrooms and bathroom. The property is finished to a good standard. Externally the property benefits from a small private patio.
External Areas
Located to the side of the property are external customer areas with a beer garden and picnic benches with seating for 124, including under a wooden frame raised decking, a children’s play area, and "kitchen" section. In addition there is a outside bar. There are two car parks to the rear and front for approximately 30 spaces. Situated to the rear is a detached retail building which previously operated as a local village store.
Local information
The Bold Forester is located in the Meon Valley amongst the villages of Soberton Heath and Soberton in the southern county of Hampshire. The property is situated 15 miles (24 km) south east of Winchester, 18 miles (24 km) east of Southampton and 10 miles (16 km) north of Portsmouth.
The property sits in attractive countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park surrounded by numerous other villages including Hambledon, Droxford and Wickham. The area is administered by Winchester City Council.