The New Sun Inn

Property Description

Steeped in history and charm, The New Sun Inn has been a mainstay of the beautiful Cambridgeshire village of Kimbolton for around three centuries. Wells and Co is set to make a major investment to the eye-catching three-storey brick building under a slate tiled roof. The pub's exterior and Interior will be revamped to enhance the quality of this listed building as well as make the right business opportunity for our new Pub Partners. The Pub with it's enticing open fire, warm furnishings and comfy seating make it a magnet for local drinkers and diners. Whether enjoying a pint of expertly kept craft ale after an invigorating walk in the local countryside or treating yourself to a delicious pub meal in friendly surroundings, the pub has a strong reputation locally as a great destination of choice. The New Sun Inn’s fully equipped commercial kitchen, sizeable exterior patio and affluent regional demographic all signpost the potential for the business to expand significantly under the right operator.

Kimbolton is a picturesque affluent and highly sought after Cambridgeshire village which can be found on the B645 just off the A14 West of Huntingdon.

Trading Style

- Major Transformational Investment planned, creating a high quality premium pub in Kimbolton

- Prominent position in sought after Cambridgeshire village with 4-bed spacious domestic family accommodation

- Heritage Pub with separate restaurant providing opportunity to develop a quality food business

- Large enclosed patio, which will be developed into a Fantastic alfresco drinking and eating area

- Cosy and inviting lounge full of traditional charm

Property

- The transformational Investment will be sympathetic and enhance the pubs cosy & welcoming atmosphere full of Olde’ Worlde’ charm with exposed beams and brickwork, and feature open fireplace. - Public Bar has a traditional and inviting feel and will have stone flagged flooring, exposed beams, and brickwork. The bar will be completely revamped, to offer an attractive well merchandised and attractive back bar, at the same time efficiently organised for the staff & wellequipped wooden bar servery, bottle fridges, wine storage and glass wash area.

- Conservatory; The Investment will create two large and attractive round booths wooden flooring, wooden panelling, will be stylishly furnished and decorated with an inside out feel as it leads to the courtyard at the rear.

- Restaurant or Private Dining Room; The investment will bring this room more into plan, with quality furnishings and key tables allowing customers to sit in the windows and watch the day go by. - Catering Facilities; There is a fully equipped commercial kitchen (equipment not tested) with stainless steel surfaces, extractor system, cooker, grills, dishwasher, fryer, walk-in fridge and storage. It should be noted that a new oven, fat fryer, industrial freezer and waitress fridge freezer were all installed in 2018.

- The Flat will be re configured and will be spacious and flexible, located on the 1st and 2nd floor and comprises of 4 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, office, family bathroom.

Business Potential

An amazing opportunity for an owner operator business to work with Wells & Co to develop an Iconic Pub with an enclosed garden as a hidden gem, which is not only picturesque but has a fantastic opportunity to grow both the Food & Drinks trade. With high standards and focus on the affluent target market from Kimbolton and the surrounding villages in addition to social media presence and working closely with the local community, this site is set to get firmly back on the map after a period of closure. Kimbolton is a long established village with a population in excess of 1500 and dates back to medieval times. It is famous for its castle being the home and later prison of Catherine of Aragon where she died in 1536. The Castle is a very prominent building which is now an Independent Day and Boarding School and dates back to Norman times. Kimbolton is known locally for its facilities such as shops, post office, doctors, cafes and church etc. and up until 1959 it had its own railway station, The larger market town of St. Neots, with its shops, cafes and river setting is only 8 miles away.

Suitable Applicants

Applicants for The New Sun Inn should be committed to providing great hospitality and be able to engage with the local community to drive sales through a range of activities. Experience of retail catering will be a distinct advantage in order to maximise the growth potential of both the food and drink sales.

Agreement Type

3 year fixed term or renewable tenancy