The Marlpit
Hellensden Road, Norwich, Norfolk
New owners Mike Minors and Cecile Bidet plan to re-open the pub following extensive refurbishment. The main entrance to the Marlpit is from the front of the property and opens into a large open-plan trade area. The private accommodation, on the first floor, comprises three double bedrooms, two single bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge and a domestic kitchen with built-in larder. The property has a large driveway with capacity for approximately 15 cars, two distinct, large trade gardens and a bowling green. The site is approximately 1.18 acres in area.
The Jolly Farmers
Purley, Surrey
The tied lease of the Jolly Farmers, Purley, south London, has been sold off an asking price of £165,000. The town-centre pub offers a through lounge and a first-floor function/meeting room. Annual net sales (currently 98% wet) are £625,000. Living quarters include a two-bedroom flat and additional two-room accommodation. The sellers, a local family, wish to concentrate on other business interests.
The Bedford Arms
Souldrop, Bedfordshire
The free-of-tie lease on the Bedford Arms, a highly impressive and traditional 17th-century village inn has been sold off an asking price of £115,000. The Bedford Arms is a popular village pub and was sold to Paul Ingram, who is looking to enhance and drive forward the existing food offering. The inn has a wealth of character and features a public bar, a lounge with an open fire and a multi-functional restaurant. There is also a very good sized lawned beer garden and car-parking facilities.