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The Dolphin, Banbury

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Pub Details

134 Main Road, Middleton Cheyney, Banbury, OX17 2PW

Community Pub

£21,200

The Dolphin is an excellent opportunity to take on a popular community focused pub, located in the heart of the village within easy reach of Banbury’s sizeable population. The pub is a 1717 built ironstone property which forms a key part of the areas local scene and has a strong following for TV sport and team games also hosting regular events, bands and quizzes. The pub is wet led but there is an opportunity to grow a small food offer.

Key Highlights

  • Traditional grade II listed pub with lots of character

  • Awaiting planning for improved kerb appeal and refurbishment

  • Roadside location with gardens and seating to the front

  • Exempt from business rates

  • Payment plan available for fixtures and fittings

Financial Overview

  • APPROXIMATE TOTAL
    Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only, and do not include fixtures and fittings

    £21.200

  • Security Deposit
    Payable in advance to Wells to cover charges incurred by your business  (If your business is to operate as a limited company a bond of £10,000 is required, together with a personal guarantee for all directors)

    £10,000

  • Administration Fee
    In the region of (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd in advance) to cover e.g. premises license changes, solicitors fees, and agreement

    £400

  • Working Capital
    Minimum working capital required

    £5,000

  • Stock & Glassware
    In the region of to cover the value of opening stock

    £5,000

  • Valuers Fee
    In the region of (paid to valuer) for valuing fixtures and fittings.

    £800

  • Advanced Rent
    In the region of (usually 1 month) – negotiable

    £TBC

  • Fixtures & Fittings
    Estimated valuation to purchase e.g. carpets, curtains, tables and chairs, kitchen equipment (£ est)

    £TBC

Anticipated Retained Income

  • Wet 90%

    Dry 10%

Ongoing Costs

  • Service Charge
    Payable weekly, to include: Extraction cleaning x 3, cellar cooling service, Buildings insurance, Fire Compliance, Boiler maintenance (tenancies only). NICEIC Electrical Test (tenancies only)

    £83.31 p/w

  • Accountancy Services fees (payable monthly) for nominated accountant in the region of:

    £68.30 p/w

  • Stocktaking Services
    Six professional stocktakes per annum recommended

    £29.26 p/w

  • Rent
    In the region of (payable weekly in advance)

    £TBC

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