DORSET CHARMING COUNTRY FREEHOUSE IN AONB

Character 14th century thatched freehouse
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Two bar areas (32), dining room (40)
Function room/skittle alley (100)
4 bedroom accommodation
Mature lawned gardens (80) Car Park (30)

Shave Cross Inn is located in the hamlet of the same name in the heart of the Marshwood Vale, an unspoilt low-lying, bowl-shaped valley in the western tip of Dorset.  Shave Cross is surrounded by countryside, close to the border with Devon.  This area of Dorset is near the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and its coastal walks along the dramatic cliffs are a year-round attraction.  

The hamlet is 5 miles north-west of the market town of Bridport, a thriving cultural town with a population of around 13,500 residents.  The main streets of Bridport are amongst the widest in the west of England and contain more than 1,000 listed buildings.  The town is easily accessible being on the A35 trunk road.  This major road provides good transport links between Honiton in the west and Southampton in the east.  

Shave Cross Inn is a two-storey Grade II listed building of stone construction under a thatched roof.  The premises has origins that date back to the 1300s.  

The property is briefly described as follows:

TRADE AREAS 
Entrance from the CAR PARK into LOUNGE BAR, a traditional character trading space split into two sections with a feature fireplace and flagstone flooring.  Wood tables and chairs provide seating for around 18 patrons.  

MAIN BAR furnished with wood polished tables, chairs and barstools to seat 14 patrons. This room is full of character with impressive flagstone flooring, ceiling timbers and a feature inglenook fireplace.

DINING ROOM adjacent to main bar which has wood effect flooring and provides seating for 40 patrons.  Beyond are the LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

FUNCTION ROOM with lowered skittle alley and polished top BAR SERVERY.  This is a versatile room ideal for private events.  This space is licensed for up to 100 people.  There is also an additional LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS, as well as two STOREROOMS.  

CATERING KITCHEN with nonslip flooring and WASH UP STATION.  Fitted with stainless steel equipment and extraction system.  PREPARATION KITCHEN with nonslip flooring, stainless steel wash station and equipment as well as a walk in COLD ROOM. 
UTILITY ROOM.
OUTBUILDING comprising the refrigerated BEER STORE.  

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION 
Located on the first floor and comprising: 
3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one with built in wardrobe
SITTING ROOM
FAMILY BATHROOM
KITCHEN??

EXTERNAL 
Enclosed mature lawned GARDEN to the front of the property with decking area, cobbled patio, bbq and feature well.  This garden has picnic bench seating for approximately 80 patrons.  
Rear CAR PARK with marked bays for 30 vehicles. 

FREEHOLD £465,000 PRICE to include fixtures and fittings. Vacant possession upon completion with relevant notices to be served to the current occupying tenant.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.