Ickleton Lion

Rare traditional country pub in sought after Essex village close to Cambridge, Saffron Walden, IWM Duxford, Audley End House and several of Cambridge's Science Parks

Transaction: Freehold for sale Address: 9 Abbey Street, Ickleton, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1SS Type: Public House, Leisure, Other, Bar Tenure: Freehold Freehold available with vacant possession. The property is being sold as seen, seeking unconditional cash offers in the region of £475,000 (ex VAT). The Ickleton Lion is a charming detached largely 2 storey building with single storey side extensions, under pitched tiled and slate roof. The ground floor provides a traditional bar with exposed timbers, tiled and wooden flooring, log burners and wood paneling. There are a number of interconnecting trade areas with a Snug centred around a large brick fireplace with access to the central bar servery (8/10 covers). This leads onto a further bar area to the front, as well as to the rear, divided by exposed timbers, with direct access to the trade garden and bar (c 30/35 covers).  To the side is a vaulted dining area with a mix of loose and banquette seating with space for 25/30 covers. Serving these areas are male & female WC's, ground floor cellar and separate wine store with direct access to Abbey Street. To the rear is a substantial commercial trade kitchen with extraction, leading onto a storage area and wash up area. The upper parts comprise  4/5 bedrooms.  The 1st floor comprises office/single bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, lounge, dining area, domestic kitchen and 3 piece bathroom.  The 2nd floor comprise 2 further single bedrooms. Externally the public house boasts a dedicated shingle car park, as well as a walled grassed south west facing trade garden with ample space for 60/80 covers, as well as pétanque piste, gazebo and patio areas. To the front is a useful storage shed and bin store.