Fen Ditton is a village on the far outskirts of Cambridge, in the South Cambs district, just to the east of the River Cam. The village consists of circa 1200 residents, and has plenty of amenities including two pubs (this one, and a destination dining riverside pub), a large church, a restaurant with letting rooms, and a popular primary school. The village also provides great road access to the east and west via the A14, and south via the M11 link nearby with the nearest train station being Cambridge North. The Kings Head is set in the heart of the village opposite the church is and a convenient meeting place for the locals and visitors from surrounding villages.
Pub Layout
The Kings Head is accessed from the side of the pub and has one main trade space and two smaller sung rooms. Upon entering the site, you immediately face the large central bar and the open plan drinking area which is well decorated and home to an inglenook open fire place. This is where most people tend to socialise and where you will find access to the ladies and gents facilities. To your left you will find a comfortable relaxing space and also the darts board which is currently home to a couple of regular darts teams. Down a couple of steps, you will find doors to both of the cosy rooms which could also be used for meetings and private functions. From the side of the building or through the corridor to the toilets, you will find access to the large and open garden space with a storage barn and lots of benches - a great space to sit in the summer and enjoy some al fresco drinking.
This private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge upstairs and a kitchen downstairs.
Annual Rent: £18,500
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £1,000
Stock: £3,500
Business Rates: £Nil. Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.
Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.
Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.
Training: £325 plus VAT
For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.
The Kings Head is becoming available due to retirement after nearly 20 years with the current licensees. It will need a strong licensee (or couple) to really get this pub back on track and ideally, the new licensee will be a seasoned and know the local market, as well as being able to identify trends from the vibrant Cambridge business sector. The opportunity exists to engage sports teams, add music and sport events inside, increase trading hours and develop a coherent range of products from beers and wines to spirits.
This pub needs to re-establish itself at the heart of the community. Engaging with village life and creating a decent offer across all product categories will see good returns for the new licensee.
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