Description A mid terrace property of brick construction arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors under a flat roof. The property benefits from an external customer terrace at first floor level. 
 
The ground floor comprises an open plan customer area with bar servery to the left and accessible WCs. The front of house customer area extends to approximately 213 Sq M (2,293 Sq Ft). Customer WCs are accessed to the rear and located at upper ground floor level. 
The front section of the property at first floor comprises a selection of 5 rooms which are currently used for office/support/staff. At second floor are further rooms which could provide 3 x bedrooms, reception, kitchen, bathroom and WC. 
A good sized basement provided storage and cold room facilities. Viewings The property is closed to trade. We recommend interested parties visit the area for a site inspection before requesting a viewing. Terms Freehold guide price reduced to £750,000. Leasehold rental offers may be considered. 
Vacant possession upon completion. VAT will be applicable. 
The Rateable Value is £78,900 (Business Rates Multiplier for 2023/2024 is £0.512. Licensing Hours for the Sale by Retail of Alcohol: 
Sunday to Wednesday 1100 hours until 0000 hours 
Thursday to Saturday 1100 hours until 0100 hours 
 
Hours for the Performance of Live Music 
Sunday to Wednesday 1100 hours until 0000 hours 
Thursday to Saturday 1100 hours until 0100 hours 
 
Hours for the Performance of Recorded Music 
Sunday to Wednesday 1100 hours until 0000 hours 
Thursday to Saturday 1100 hours until 0100 hours

Retail for sale - 5-6 Friar Street, Reading, Reading, RG1 1DB

Description The Shoulder of Mutton comprises of a two storey building with painted and rendered front and side elevations beneath a pitched roof. Externally, the property holds approximately customer 40 car parking spaces as well as a large external trading area located to the read of the property, moreover the pub holds a conservatory area to the rear. 
 
The premises has an internal area of approximately 2,220 sq ft and sits on a site area of 0.43 acres which includes the premises, external trading area and car park. Accommodation The ground floor comprises a of U-Shaped central bar servery which serves two separate trading areas for circa 30 covers with an additional trading area located to the rear within the conservatory for circa 25 covers. Ancillary trade areas comprise customer WC’s, commercial trade kitchen, cold store with wash/prep area and cold room. 
 
The first floor comprises of residential accommodation with one large master bedroom, living room, storage facilities, office and kitchen. Premises Licence The property has the benefit of a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. The premises are permitted to sell alcohol under the following hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00 
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00 
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30 Trading The premises is currently open for trading. Under no circumstances should any direct approach be made to any of the occupational tenants staff. Rateable Value The premises has a Rateable Value of £5,400 as of April 2023. Fixtures and Fittings Trade fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the Vendor and in situ upon completion will be included within the sale. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded. EPC D - 98. Services We are verbally advised that all mains services are connected to the property. Planning The building is not listed nor is it situated within a Conservation Area or a AONB, however, the property is located within a Flood Zone 3. All interested parties should make their own enquiries via the LPA: 
South Oxfordshire District Council 
Abbey House 
Abbey Close 
Abingdon 
OX14 3JE Tenure The property is held on two freehold titles (Title Number ON144225 and ON190936). Terms Offers in the region of £575,000 plus VAT are invited for our clients freehold interest with vacant possession. Money Laundering Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all purchasers. Prospective purchaser will need to provide proof of identity and residence. Viewings All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Savills.

Leisure for sale - Shoulder of Mutton, Playhatch, Reading, RG4 9QU

Description The King Charles Tavern is an attractive Grade II listed three storey end of terrace property of rendered stone construction beneath various pitched tiled roofs with extensions to the side. The property is arranged over basement, ground, first, second and third floors. 
 
The ground floor trading area is in good standard throughout and comprises a main bar/ restaurant area with approximately 58 covers with informal drinking at the main bar area. Ancillary areas include a good sized commercial kitchen with associated stores, cooled cellar at basement level and customer W/C’s. 
 
The first floor is accessed through the ground floor and comprises a family bathroom, office and three double bedrooms. 
 
The second and third floors offer further residential accommodation benefitting from its own private access from the first floor. On the second floor there is a family bathroom, living room and kitchen. The third floor comprises of two double bedrooms. 
 
Externally, the property benefits from a small trade garden for approximately 10 covers. 
 
The property sits on a plot size of 0.043 of an acre and has a Gross Internal Area of approximately 4,000 square feet. Sale Price £450,000 plus VAT. Freehold available with full vacant possession. Letting Terms - A 5 year non-major repairing tenancy, excluded from the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. 
- Rent: £26,000 pa plus VAT, subject to annual RPI indexation. 
- Free of Tie for all drinks and machines. 
- Pub, bar or restaurant use. Planning The King Charles Tavern is a Grade II listed property and falls within West Berkshire Conservation Area. All planning enquiries should be made to West Berkshire Council. Rateable Value The current Rateable Value is assessed £27,500. EPC The pub has an EPC rating of D-77. Trading The premises are currently open for trading. Premises Licence It is understood that the property currently possesses a Premises Licence. Further details are available upon request. Services We are verbally advised that all mains and services are connected to the property. Fixtures and Fittings Trade fixtures and fittings may be available at a separately negotiated price. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded. VAT VAT will be applicable on the sale/rent of this property. Money Laundering Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all purchasers/lessees. Prospective purchaser/lessees will need to provide proof of identity and residence. Viewings All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Savills. Please contact either William Baker or Charlie Noad.

Leisure for sale - King Charles Tavern, 54 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5BX

Description The property comprises a two-storey, exposed brick public house with pitched clay tiled roof. There are single storey extensions in the same building materials to the side and rear. Glazing is traditional wooden framed sash and entrances are located on each of its elevations. Internal Description Upon entering the property the bar servery occupies a central position with seating areas both left and right with an attractive exposed wood burning fireplace dissecting the space on the right. A total of 60 covers are provided throughout with loose tables and chairs. 
 
Gent’s WC facilities are located to the left of the entrance with female WC’s to the rear right. Also at the rear of the bar is a commercial kitchen split into three areas with storage also provided. Access to the first floor is also located close by. 
 
At first floor level there is a kitchen, WC, two ensuite bedrooms and a lounge. 
 
At basement level there is a cellar which is accessed behind the servery. 
 
There is a double external store room attached to the pub. External Areas The property has the benefit of a 20 space tarmacadam car park at the rear, there is also a lawned trade garden to the right (east) with wooden smoking solution. Beyond this to the north is additional scrub land which also houses the gas storage tanks which service the property. Tenure Freehold subject to vacant possession. Guide Price We are inviting offers on an unconditional and conditional basis for the Vendor's freehold interest. VAT VAT is applicable at the prevailing rate. Planning The property is designated with sui generis use as a pub. It is not a listed building and nor is it situated within a conservation area. Despite a planning refusal in January 2010 (REF – 09/02319/FULD), in our opinion, we believe an opportunity exists to either refurbish the pub and carry out some small infill development on the excess land or a comprehensive redevelopment of the whole site (STP). All parties must satisfy their own due diligence and enquires should be made with the Local Authority, West Berkshire Council. Licensing The property has been granted a Premises Licence in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the pub traded under traditional hours but has been closed since March 2024. EPC The property has an EPC Rating of D-85. Business Rating The subject property is entered in the 2023 and Central Rating List with a Rateable Value of £17,300 (£22,000 April 2026). Please check with the VOA for the most up to date information on all rating matters. Viewings Formal viewings can be made strictly by appointment with Savills. Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.

Leisure for sale - The Red Lion, Aldworth Road, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NG

Description Description 
The property is arranged over ground and basement floor only 
 
Use Class 
E 
 
Lease Type 
New Lease 
 
Lease Term 
The premises is available by way of a new effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed 
 
Costs 
Each party to be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction 
 
Rates 
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local rating authority to confirm their rateable value 
 
Service Charge 
The annual service charge payable on the unit is approximately £2,389

Retail to let - 24 Queen Victoria Street, Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG

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Retail to let - Forbury Retail Park, Reading, RG1 3HS

Leisure to let - King Charles Tavern, 54 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5BX

Description A detached restaurant property that benefits from two distinct trading areas with an open plan customer area on the ground floor and Chef's Table and living accommodation on the first floor. 
 
The ground floor offers direct front access, with the customer area positioned close to the high-specification open trade kitchen and pass, creating a vibrant and connected dining experience. The customer areas are finished to a high standard and benefit from a combination of loose and fixed seating. Ancillary space includes customer WCs (including accessible). The kitchen benefits from a preparation and wash-up areas with purpose built single storey refrigeration and two storage areas to the rear. 
 
The first floor is accessed via a wide stairwell which opens on to a landing space; immediately to the front is a glazed partitioned function and events room ("Chef's Table") with its own cooking station, preparation and service counters. 
 
The remaining rooms can be configured to suit and are currently configured to provide private living space including a bathroom, reception, galley kitchen and bedroom. 
 
The property sits on a plot of approximately 0.393 acres. Specifications The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. *The property does not currently benefit from central heating which will be connected via installation of a ground source heat pump once terms are agreed. The property benefits from a recently installed central log burning stove. The kitchen used induction. Viewings The business is currently closed. Please visit the location before requesting a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with Savills. Terms Leasehold: Rental offers are invited for the benefit of a new free of tie lease with terms to be agreed. Security will be required which will include a rent deposit. 
Freehold: Offers are invited for the sale of the freehold interest (title BK192072). Planning & Conservation The former public house benefits from Class E Commercial restaurant use under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), application 23/00108/FUL (granted 25th May 2023). Rateable Value & EPC Rateable Value 2023 - £27,500 (this is not the rates payable). Energy Performance Certificate is in the process of completion. The Business The property has up until September 2025 been operated under a lease agreement as "Damson", an independent Michelin Guide restaurant. 
There will be no financial information available nor warranted. Fixtures & Fittings The majority of loose items of fixtures and fittings are subject to separate ownership and are potentially available to purchase. A detailed inventory is available to review.

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