THE BAKERS ARMS
8-10 SOUTHGATE STREET • LAUNCESTON PL15 9DP
A substantial and historic public house located in the centre of Launceston with a strong wet-led trade.
Three separate trade areas and a function room together with seven letting rooms and a three bedroom
owners flat make this a superb opportunity with plenty of room to grow trade. Currently run under
temporary tenancy.
Main Character Bar  Second Bar  Pool/Games Room  Catering Kitchen  First Floor Function Room
Seven Letting Bedrooms  Three Bedroom Owners Accommodation  Beer Cellar  Cloakrooms
Fixed price ingoings of £1,500 (+VAT, if applicable) inclusive of all remaining furnishings and equipment (not tested)
on site. Most of the trade furniture & equipment is owned by the current temporary tenant.
RENTAL OFFERS INVITED FOR A 20 YEAR FREE OF TIE
LEASE
To include trade inventory & Goodwill
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LOCATION
Launceston is on the A30 trunk road, the main route in to Cornwall for both visitors and residents and is approximately 40 miles west
of Exeter, 50 miles north of Plymouth and 30 miles east of Bodmin. It is roughly midway between the north coast of Cornwall at Bude
and the south coast at Saltash. Dartmoor National Park is less than 10 miles distant.
DESCRIPTION
The Bakers Arms is a traditional Town Inn situated in the centre of Launceston adjacent to the South Gate with its double
arches. An Inn has stood on this site for many centuries and over the years has served as a Civic meeting place, Hostelry
and a Theatre. Its position close to the South Gate made it an ideal venue for people entering or leaving the old town of
Launceston.
In 1747 the Inn was known as the Queens Arms and was used extensively by the town’s people for receptions and
entertainment. In 1772 the name was altered to the Kings Arms and in 1847 the building was completely remodelled to its
present layout, and was subsequently renamed The Bakers Arms.
The property now provides substantial trade space with the added attraction of seven letting bedrooms and good size owner’s
accommodation.
The accommodation briefly comprises:Glazed front door to
SMALL ENTRANCE PORCH and door to
MAIN BAR
Large window to the front, carpeted, dark wood panelled walls,
open fireplace with granite hearth and surround. Seating for
circa 24 at timber tables with a mixture of upholstered chairs,
bench seats, window seat and bar stools. Wall light points.
Attractive heavy timber topped and fronted BAR SERVERY
with non slip floor, 2 hand pulls for real ales, beer fonts,
stainless steel glass washer, electronic till, glass fronted wine
fridge, shelves under the bar for glass storage and back bar
with optics and shelves under. 2 Glass fronted bottle fridges.
Connected to the rear bar.
Tiled floor and walls, 2 cubicles with close couple WC’s,
vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, electric hand dryer
and window to the side.
BEER CELLAR
Temperature controlled, with ring main and python system
and wood stillage for real ales.
From the Rear Bar, door and stairs up to the FIRST FLOOR.
Door to:FUNCTION ROOM
Two windows to the front. Carpeted, night storage heater,
feature open fireplace with tiled surround.
LETTING ROOM 5
Double bedroom with window to the front, carpeted, vanity
unit with inset wash hand basin.
From the Main Bar door leads to
POOL ROOM
With carpeted floor, large window to the front, down lighters and
pool table with lights over.
KITCHEN
With a range of domestic base units with roll edge work
surfaces over, tiled splashbacks, 2 microwaves, double
deep fat fryer, stainless steel sink and drainer (please note
the kitchen requires a complete refit).
From Main Bar door to
Stairs down to Entrance Door to the front.
REAR BAR
Good size trade area, carpeted, window to the side, large open
fireplace with ornate cast iron grate and copper hood over and
tiled surround. Modern BAR SERVERY with non slip floor,
beer fonts, glass fronted double bottle fridge, electronic till,
stainless steel sink and drainer, cupboards under the bar for
glass storage and back bar with shelves for bottle and glass
storage. Seating for approximately 30 at a mixture of modern
sofas, built in bench seating and upholstered stools. 2 Flat
screen televisions and 2 AWP machines.
Off the First Floor Landing door to
SHOWER ROOM/WC
With tiled shower cubicle, close couple WC and pedestal
wash hand basin.
LETTING ROOM 6
Small twin room with window to the side, carpeted, pedestal
wash hand basin.
GENTS CLOAKROOM
Window to the side, tiled floor, partly tiled walls. 3 Urinals, wash
hand basin and electric hand dryer.
LETTING ROOM 7
Double bedroom with windows to the side and rear,
carpeted, electric heater and door to
DISABLED TOILET
Tiled floor, partly tiled walls, close couple WC, wash hand basin
and electric hand dryer.
LADIES CLOAKROOM
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Window to the rear, panelled bath with tiled surround, close
couple WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Stairs to the SECOND FLOOR
LETTING ROOM 1
Large twin bedroom, carpeted, electric heater, window to
the front, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE
To the side of the pub there is a public lane across from
which is:-
LETTING ROOM 2
Window to the front, single room, carpeted.
LARGE GARAGE
With parking for approximately 5 cars and doors to 3
STORAGE ROOMS. Door to the rear of the garage leads
to steps down to a lawned trade garden with fence
surrounding.
LETTING ROOM 3
Small double room, window to the front, carpeted, electric
heater.
LETTING ROOM 4
Good sized twin room, windows to the front and rear,
carpeted,
Off the Second Floor Landing door to
SHARED SHOWER ROOM
With tiled shower cubicle, electric shower over, close couple
WC and wash hand basin. Window to the side. Door to
SMALL LINEN CUPBOARD.
To the rear of the Second Floor, door to
GENERAL INFORMATION
RATEABLE VALUE
£32,700.00. Rates payable £14,159.10. Council Tax Band
A. For information, we advise you to contact the Local
Authority, Cornwall Council Tel. 0300 1234 171.
THE BUSINESS
The business is currently being run under management.
There are no trading accounts available and interested
parties will have to make their own enquiries regarding the
previous trading history of the business.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LOUNGE
With two windows to the side, carpeted, night storage
heater.
TENURE
A new 20 year lease with the Wellington Pub Company
managed by Criterion Asset Management Ltd. The lease
will be completely free of tie. Rent reviews will be every 5
years and the rent is also subject to an annual RPI uplift.
The lease will be full repairing and insuring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Window to the side, range of base and wall units with roll
edge work surfaces over, tiled splashbacks, inset single
stainless steel sink and drainer, built in electric oven, built
in electric hob with electric cooker hood over.
Applicants will be required to provide detailed
background information and a business plan to be
approved by the lessors. A personal licence is also
necessary. References and a credit check will also be
applied for.
BATHROOM
Window to the rear, panelled bath with tiled surround,
electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin.
SERVICES
We are informed that all mains services are connected.
SEPARATE WC
Window to the rear, close couple WC.
INVENTORY
To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory
to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.
Stairs leading up to the THIRD FLOOR LANDING with
doors off to:-
NOTE: Most of the Trade Furniture and Equipment is
owned by the current temporary tenant.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
With double glazed window to the front, carpeted, small
window to the rear, built in wardrobe.
STOCK
Wet and Dry stock in trade and Bar Glassware will be taken
over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.
SINGLE BEDROOM/OFFICE
Double glazed window to the front, carpeted, wash hand
basin.
SINGLE BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the front, carpeted, wash hand
basin.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the front, night storage heater,
wash hand basin.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Bettesworths for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the
particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (ii) no person in the employment
of Messrs Bettesworths has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The fittings, equipment and
services have not been tested by the agents. VIEWING: By appointment with the Agents – BETTESWORTHS