An historic market town with a difference, the bohemian star of Totnes is always on the rise. Sitting on the banks of the River Dart in outstanding Devon countryside, this charming South Hams town has it all. And with one of its most popular pubs hitting the market for the first time in over a decade, The Dartmouth Inn is set to generate plenty of interest.
A modern and contemporary finish
Starting life in the mid-1800s, The Dartmouth Inn has sealed its reputation and gone on to become one of the most favoured pubs in Totnes. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the centrally located, Grade II listed building has been lovingly looked after through the years.
While being in exceptional condition inside and out, it still retains many of its original features. A substantial and impressive 3-storey building, its stone walls and wooden beams give visitors more than a taste of its rustic character. But refurbishment throughout has given The Dartmouth an outstanding modern and contemporary feel too.
Open plan main and lounge bar
Through the porch entrance, the main bar caters admirably for its customers. With wooden tables, chairs, and stools seating over 20 people, big-screen TVs provide entertainment alongside its central and fully stocked wooden bar. Leading through, the lounge bar and games room features wooden tables, chairs, and stools for (15), with pool table, jukebox, and pay-out slot machine.
The ground floor also presents the main restaurant. Attractively laid out over two levels, this airy space with exposed wooden beams seats (45) covers, including seating for (12) on a mezzanine with centrepiece feature fireplace.
The first floor contains a fully-equipped commercial kitchen and prep room and additional storage, together with an integrated function room with bar and seating for over 100 covers. The second floor is home to a spacious and self-contained 3-bedroom owners’ apartment.
Outside, and the pub has its own stunning courtyard. A real feature of the property, it offers picnic bench seating for over 60 customers to take advantage of a cool drink on a summer night.
An excellent opportunity
Operated by the current owners since 2006, the Dartmouth Inn comes on the market recognised as a local and national favourite, famed for its bar menu and carvery. With a Leasehold price of £95,000 and £49,000 rent pa.
On the sale, Charles Darrow Director, Jon Clyne, comments “There are few pubs in the south hams that trade at the level of the Dartmouth inn, with consistent turnover and profits, the next owner will be stepping into a fully functional business, that has been run and maintained by an experienced operator for many years. Totnes is such an iconic town in the South West, with very limited national operators in the town, the business has thrived over the years, with turnover still growing”.
With excellent turnover and profit margins, The Dartmouth Inn presents a guilt-edged opportunity for either a husband and wife team looking to run it largely under management or a more hands-on operator. With its location and popularity, its new owners will continue to take the pub from strength to strength.