Porth-Y-Waen

Directions
From Oswestry take the A483 towards Welshpool, after approx. 3 miles turn right at the crossroads onto the A495 signposted for Llansantffraid. Continue along this road for 0.85 miles until you enter the village of Porth-Y-Waen and you will see the Lime Kiln public house on your right-hand side, identified by our For Sale board.

Location
The Lime Kiln is located in the delightful Shropshire Marches, close to the Welsh border. It is just a few hundred meters from the popular national trail, Offa's Dyke Path, making it a frequent and regular tourist destination. The area is popular for golfing, biking, outdoor pursuits and the many holiday parks in the area, bring tourists to the region. The A495, on which the pub is located, is one of the main holiday routes from the Midlands to Snowdonia and the Welsh coast. Furthermore, the attractive market town of Oswestry lies just under 5 miles to the north.

Property Description
The property comprises a well presented, substantial public house. The property also benefits from a large grassed beer garden and a large car park providing parking for up to 22 vehicles. The property also has the benefit of an additional terraced area nestling in the hillside above providing further outdoor space. Whilst essentially open plan internally, there are partial divides providing a series of sections and further adding to the character. A mixture of quarry tiled flooring and boarded floors along with wood burning stoves and ceiling beams, further add to the charm and character of The Lime Kiln. There is capacity for serving 52 covers inside at any one time and this is serviced by a good sized, fully tiled and well fitted commercial trade kitchen, customer toilets and plenty of storage. There is a barrelled vaulted chilled beer cellar. On the upper floor, there is private living accommodation divided into two parts providing three double bedrooms, large living room/diner, domestic kitchen and a shower room in one section and two further double bedrooms and a bathroom to the other. The two sections are interlinked so for a larger family, offers five spacious bedrooms. The Business is currently closed.

The Potential of The Lime Kiln
The property is considered to suitable for a variety of alternative uses including continuation as a pub restaurant, conversion to a B&B or other commercial use, single residential dwelling, flats or holiday lets subject to the necessary planning consent. The building is not a listed building and is not in a conservation area.

Lounge Bar
With characterful beamed effect ceiling, with stripped wood and quarry tiled floor. Part wood panelled walls. Two feature fireplaces with solid fuel burners. The room is arranged around a central wood panel fronted bar counter having matching canopy and back bar fitting.
NOTE: Some photographs shown online show the pub when it was operational.

Additional Photograph Of Lounge Bar

Additional Photograph Of Lounge Bar

Additional Photograph Of Lounge Bar

Current Photo Of Bar Lounge

Additional Current Photo Of Lounge Bar

Additional Current Photo Of Lounge Bar

Catering Kitchen
With stainless steel extraction hood and quarry tiled floor. Selection of commercial catering effects and equipment.

Additional Photograph Of Catering Kitchen

Additional Photograph Of Catering Kitchen

Additional Photograph Of Catering Kitchen

Beer Cellar/Winer Cellar/Dry Store Room
Refurbished Beer Cellar, separate Wine Cellar with delivery access from the side of the premises. Also at ground level is a further Dry Store Room adjacent to the Kitchen as well as a Freezer Room/Utility Room.

Outside Storage
Between the side of the pub and the garden is a fence enclosed private yard area with timber storage shed, LPG gas tank with additional block and brick constructed storage sheds and plenty of space for bin storage.
Across the road is a further parcel of land for private use by the pub.

Large Lawned Beer Garden
The property has extensive grounds, which consists of a large lawned trade garden with hard standing area.

Additional Photograph Of Large Lawned Beer Garden

Upper Terrace
There is a further generous Upper Terrace, nestling in the hillside above and to the side of the building, offering scope for additional outdoor dining or accommodation (subject to necessary planning permissions).

Car Parking
To the opposite side of the property is a tarmac car park with space for approximately 22 vehicles with a lawned boarder.
To the rear is a fence enclosed private yard area with timber storage shed, LPG gas tank with additional block and brick constructed storage sheds and plenty of space for bin storage.
Across the road is a further parcel of land for private use by the pub.

Owners/Letting Accommodation
At first floor: Private accommodation consisting of a large Kitchen/Diner with fitted units. Large Lounge with feature fireplace, shower room and three double sized bedrooms. Apartment 2:: Having separate stairs from ground floor. Providing 2 double sized bedrooms, bathroom and spacious landing.
Note: The apartments can be separated to provide some letting accommodation and/or a private flat, or left interlinked for large family accommodation.

Owners/Letting Accommodation Hallway

Additional Photo Of Owners/Letting Accommodation

Owners/Letting Accommodation Kitchen

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Owners/Letting Accommodation Bathroom

Additional Photo Of Owners/Letting Accommodation

Ground Floor - Floor Plan

First Floor - Floor Plan

Area Plan
Please Note: Only the area outlined in red is included in the sale.

Services
The property benefits from mains electric and water. LPG gas is used for both the central heating for the whole property, hot water and cooking. The property benefits from exclusive use of its own private sewage treatment plant which is located on a parcel of land owned by the pub across the road.

Auctioneers Note
Please note; some photographs shown online show the pub when it was operational.

VAT
VAT will apply on the sale of this property. Purchaser may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.

Business Rates
The property is in an area administered by Shropshire Council. The 2017 Rateable Value has been assessed at £9,300. 100% small business rates relief do apply to this property. The domestic accommodation is within Band A for council tax purposes.

The Business
The business is currently closed.

Planning
The Lime Kiln is not a listed building and is not in a conservation area.

Licence
A premises licence prevails, the main licensable activities being: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises.

Energy Performance Rating
C

Town and Country Services
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Hours Of Business
Our office is open:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 2.00pm

To Book a Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment, please call our sales office on 01691 679631 to arrange.

To Make a Pre-Auction Offer
Offers must be submitted to us in writing and will only be considered if the lot has been viewed and the legal documentation inspected. Pre-auction bids are on the basis of an immediate exchange of auction contracts upon acceptance by the seller, with the buyer providing a full 5% deposit and the Buyer's Premium if applicable. Any offer will be assumed to be your best and final offer and we cannot guarantee that you will be invited to increase your bid in the event of an alternative, satisfactory offer being received prior to exchange.

Guide Price and Reserve Price
Guide Prices and Reserve Prices
Each property is sold subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price, which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction, would ordinarily be within + or - 10% of the guide Price. The guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that the buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Additional Information
We would like to point out that all measurements, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs may be taken with a wide angled/zoom lens), and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ to those set out in these sales particulars which are approximate and intended for guidance purposes only.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but most satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.