Kent based Pub sold to Private Buyer

After being on the market for less than 10 months, the Fruiterers Arms was sold to private buyer Caroline Mackay in a £99,995 deal, negotiated by Knightsbridge Business Sales.

Set in a Village location in Sittingbourne, this popular community Pub enjoys a significant level of regular trade from the local residents, together with passing trade from visitors to the region. Our clients have extended a warm welcome to all who visit the pub and, as such, has benefited from a number of referrals via word-of-mouth recommendations. The business also rates highly on Tripadvisor, The Good Pub Guide and Best Pubs with excellent reviews and recommendations.

The business occupies a substantial detached property of brick construction which is superbly presented throughout. There are 2 separate bar areas with the Village Bar being the smaller area with covers for approximately 20 people and a seating area at the bar. There is a doorway through to the main bar which again has seating throughout and covers for an additional 44 people.

The Pub also has private living accommodation which consists of 4 double bedrooms, a Lounge, Utility Room, Office and Bathroom.

Gemma Moss negotiated the deal on behalf of our clients and commented, ”Our clients offered the business for sale in order to allow them to pursue other interests and I am delighted that from the offer to the deal’s completion took just 6 months.”

The Blaise Inn, Bristol, Sold by Knightsbridge Business Sales Ltd

Occupying a substantial Grade 2 listed three storey detached building in a village location approximately 3 miles to the west of Bristol City Centre , this historic tavern, offering a wide range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits, has been established since 1626 and has been in the hands of the present owner since 1997.

Boasting plenty of character and many original features including exposed timbers, open fireplaces, flag stone flooring, an attractive enclosed courtyard and outbuildings, and even an original disused coach house, this well established business presented an exciting redevelopment opportunity, attracting 6 viewings and 3 offers in the early stages of marketing.

Leanne Boulding, a senior sales negotiator for Knightsbridge Business Sales was delighted to agree and complete the £257,000 deal for our client after only 4 months on the market in July 2013. The new owner, private buyer Paul Hunt, will work in the business on a full time basis, retaining all existing staff. Leanne and all the team at Knightsbridge would like to wish Paul good luck in his new venture in Bristol, and our client a very happy, well deserved retirement.

The Nags Head, Leicester sold by Knightsbridge

Occupying a prominent trading position in the attractive and affluent rural village of Stapleton this popular public house and restaurant has served the local community and visitors alike since the 18^th century. The Nags Head is a community pub and restaurant and enjoys a significant level of regular trade from the local residents together with passing trade from visitors to the region.

The pub sold to new owners after just six weeks on the market.

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Public House / Guest House Sold

The Mason Arms in Gargrave, Skipton has sold to new owners off an asking price of £119,950.
Operating as a public house and restaurant, the business benefits from six letting rooms, all with en-suite facilities and a bowling green with pavilion to the rear of the property. Additionally there is a beer garden and allotments that are currently rented.

The business was sold leasehold by Knightsbridge.