Summary - The Dartmouth Arms,7 Dartmouth Road,LONDON,SE23 3HN SE23 3HN
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Income-producing Victorian pub freehold near Forest Hill station — immediate rent, medium-term lease.
Freehold corner pub let to Meatailer Limited, established multi-site operator
Passing rent £125,063 pa with rent deposit held
Lease expires May 2036 (approx. 15 years remaining)
Five-year open market rent reviews; annual RPI increases capped 1%–3%
Large premises: 5,345 sq ft across basement, ground and two upper floors
Rear courtyard seating for c.35 and off-street parking for four vehicles
Fixtures and fittings owned by tenant; buyer has limited immediate control
Mortgageability risk: short remaining lease may deter lenders
A freehold corner public house in Forest Hill, let in its entirety to Meatailer Limited on a secure income-producing lease. The tenant operates multiple venues across the UK, with a current passing rent of £125,063 pa and a rent deposit held, offering an immediate income stream for an investor seeking hands-off ownership.
The building extends to 5,345 sq ft across basement, ground and two upper floors and sits on a 0.14 acre site. Ground-floor trading areas, rear courtyard seating and a trade kitchen support continued leisure use. Forest Hill Overground station is 200m away, and the local high street provides strong footfall and amenities.
Material considerations are straightforward: the lease expires in May 2036 (around 15 years remaining), which may restrict mortgage availability for some buyers. Annual RPI uplifts are capped between 1%–3% (except in review years) and rent reviews are five-yearly on an open market basis. Fixtures and fittings are owned by the tenant, and the property has an EPC rating of C-53.
This opportunity suits investors seeking a long-income pub freehold in an Inner City Cosmopolitan area. Be aware of local crime levels noted as high and that conversion or alternative uses would require planning consent. The sale is expected as a TOGC, which may be VAT neutral for VAT-registered purchasers.
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