Summary - PORTON HOTEL, JUNCTION WITH IDMISTON ROAD LEADING EAST TO GARDEN CENTRE SP4 0LA
1 bed 1 bath Pub
Large period hotel with garden and parking near Porton Down Science Park.
• Substantial Edwardian building, GIA 481.77 sqm
• Eight ensuite letting rooms, strong midweek potential
• Function room seating c.80 and separate restaurant/bar areas
• Parking for 21 vehicles and c.40-person trade garden
• Comprehensively refurbished in 2021; fixtures included in freehold sale
• Currently closed; no trading figures available
• 10-year lease option — short term may deter mortgage lenders
• EPC rating D; VAT may apply where living accommodation exists
The Old Railway Hotel is a substantial Edwardian freehold with 481.77 sqm GIA, eight ensuite letting rooms, bar, restaurant and an 80-capacity function room. The building sits on a large 0.621-acre site with parking for 21 vehicles and a trade garden, offering immediate capacity for accommodation and events trading. Its location in Porton, close to Porton Down Science Park and tourist draws such as Stonehenge, supports midweek business and visitor demand.
The property was comprehensively refurbished in 2021 and benefits from included in-situ trade fixtures and fittings, making it well-equipped for a quick restart. There is potential to grow food-led trade, establish corporate accommodation partnerships with nearby employers, or reposition the letting rooms for stronger weekday occupancy. The sale offers two routes: purchase the freehold with vacant possession, or take a new 10-year FRI lease at £50,000 pa.
Material considerations are straightforward: the business is closed with no trading figures available, and a 10-year lease term is short — mortgage lenders may refuse finance on leasehold options. VAT may apply to 90% of the purchase where living accommodation exists. A personal licence and premises licence transfer will be required for continuing regulated operations.
This is a clear opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator or investor prepared to restart trading or re-let the property. The building’s period character, recent refurbishment and sizeable external space are strong value drivers, but prospective buyers should factor in licence transfers, the lack of trading history, and financing limitations if choosing the lease option.
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