Summary - Licenced Trade, Pubs & Clubs, West Yorkshire WF8 2JL
2 bed 1 bath Pub
Large trading pub with strong takings and 10–12 home redevelopment potential.
Very large Victorian freehold pub on 0.37 acre corner plot
A substantial detached Victorian public house occupying a 0.37 acre corner plot in Pontefract, currently trading with strong footfall from nearby commerce, racecourse visitors and local residents. The building offers very large internal space (approx. 4,712 sq ft) including a commercial kitchen, dining areas for around 80 covers, games rooms and a recently refurbished two-bedroom owners’ flat above. External assets include a large decked terrace, extensive beer garden with children’s play area and off-street parking plus additional evening/weekend spaces by agreement.
The site presents clear development potential: provisional architects’ plans indicate scope for 10–12 homes, subject to planning consent. For an investor or developer this creates an option to continue a profitable licensed business (reported weekly takings £10k–£12k, roughly even food/wet split) or to repurpose the site for residential units if consent is granted.
Important considerations: the area rates as very deprived with a higher-than-average crime level and medium flood risk. The building is Victorian with assumed uninsulated stone walls, so energy-efficiency improvements and refurbishment works (insulation, possible structural fabric repairs and service upgrades) are likely. No planning consent for redevelopment has been granted — any scheme remains subject to the planning process.
This opportunity will suit buyers seeking an operational pub with strong trading history and room for growth, or developers prepared to pursue planning for residential redevelopment. Be prepared to factor in refurbishment costs, flood-mitigation measures and the local socio-economic challenges when assessing long-term returns.
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