RESIDENTIAL POTENTIAL
Prominent Position
Grade II Listed
Restaurant & Bar
Planned Over Three Floors
Letting Rooms
Available, due to Retirement
Car Parking & Outdoor Seating
Successful Trading, 24 years
Variety of Uses, Subject to Planning
A substantial property, planned over three floors, situated in a prominent position. The property is Grade II Listed, and has traded successfully as a restaurant with rooms and bar, for the past twenty-four years, and is only available due to retirement of the present owner.
The property is believed to have been built over three centuries. The principal construction is coarse stone, of a three-storey structure, under a pitched tile-clad roof, with gable ends. There are both single-storey and two-storey additions to the rear, together with cellar.
Belper is a popular Market Town located approximately eight-miles to the north of the City of Derby, and forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The property is situated at the junction of Belper Lane with Ashbourne Road, the A517, and is within easy walking distance of Belper town centre, and conveniently located for Belper Mills, and the River Gardens.
When leaving Derby city centre by vehicle, proceed along the A6 Duffield Road, continuing over the Palm Court traffic island and through Allestree, and Duffield. Continue through Belper still on the A6 Bridge Street, and at the traffic lights just before Belper Mills, turn left onto Bridge Foot, following the road and over the bridge to find the Talbot Hotel on the corner with Bridge Foot and Belper Lane.
GADSBY NICHOLS GUIDELINES FOR VIEWINGS - Some of our Vendors would like to continue to adhere to the following guidelines.
We will, under strict Government Guidelines, recommence viewings, but only in accordance with the following, as set out by reference to the Government and Property Industry guidelines. To ensure maximum safety to our clients, potential purchasers and staff, we are implementing the following: -
1. Viewings will be undertaken strictly on an appointment basis, arranged by Gadsby Nichols, Commercial and Residential departments;
2. Viewers will need to confirm with Gadsby Nichols, whether they have had COVID-19, or shown symptoms, are shielding or clinically vulnerable, or are currently self isolating;
3. Open House viewings are not permitted. There is to be a maximum of 2 persons viewing from the same household. NO children or extended family can attend;
4. You are encouraged to view the property online in the first instance, and then only in person if you have a strong interest;
5. Viewings may be refused if you are not on the market and have a property to sell;
6. Viewings will be for a 15 minute duration, unless otherwise agreed. If accompanied by Gadsby Nichols, we will leave the property 10 minutes after the appointment time if the viewer has not arrived, unless we receive notification of a delay. The 2 metre distance rule will apply;
7. Viewers should wear the appropriate face mask and gloves (not supplied by the agents or vendors);
8. Viewers, on entering and leaving a property, should wash or sanitise their hands and use the towels provided;
9. Viewers are recommended to have their own hand sanitiser;
10. Viewers will not open any cupboards/wardrobes, etc., and avoid contact with door handles, surfaces, etc.;
Please note the vendors and agents, Gadsby Nichols, reserve the right to refuse entry to the property unless all of the above criteria is adhered to. Gadsby Nichols would, in anticipation, thank you for your co-operation in these matters during these restrictions, Government and Property Industry guidelines.
Having the benefit of gas central heating, the accommodation briefly comprises: -
The customer entrance is to the front, which lead through to the main bar area, which is fully fitted with feature stone fireplace and hearth, beamed ceiling, and raised secondary dining area with wood-burning stove. Off the bar is access through to the ladies WC.
Off the bar are steps to a lounge with a number of retained features, including exposed stone walls, and has access through to a kitchen and gents WC.
The kitchen is galley-style with non-slip flooring, part-tiled walls, and extractor system.
Off the lounge are steps to a secondary bar and main dining area, which is split-level, with a feature central fireplace, exposed stone walls, fully tiled floors, and exposed roof trusses. The dining area is capable of accommodating seventy covers.
Accessed from the bar area, a corridor leads to the reception for the hotel, which has a separate access from Bridge Foot, providing reception area, utility/laundry room, and two offices.
To the first floor are four double bedrooms, each with either en-suite bath or shower rooms. All the rooms are well-appointed, and have retained character features.
To the second floor are two further double bedrooms, both with en-suites, together with a further double bedroom which has a separate bathroom.
Externally, there is a good-sized tarmacadam car park, providing approximately eight car parking spaces, together with raised garden area, and covered beer-drop leading to the cellar.
We understand the property is held freehold, and free from brewery tie.
The property has a rateable value of £13,500 (thirteen thousand, five hundred pounds) with Amber Valley Borough Council.
The property has existing and established use rights as a restaurant and hotel, and is Grade II Listed. In our opinion, the property may be suitable for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. We would recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.
The property has an EPC rating of D78, valid until 2nd May 2022. A copy of the EPC can be made available on request.
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