Golden Ball - Boxworth
Boxworth, Cambridgeshire

Golden Ball - Boxworth

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Key Highlights

  • Financial support for first 2 years !!!!!
  • Beautiful Traditional Thatched English Country Pub
  • Seperate 10 bedroom hotel 
  • Great location 2 miles from Junction 24 of the A14 and 10 miles from Cambridge City Centre
  • Ideal for an operator with a passion for great food and fanatstic all round hospitality

Pub Overview

The Golden Ball could be described as being the perfect country pub and if you visit this Cambridgeshire gem it’s hard to argue otherwise! It's clean yet rustic bar with high barn vaulted ceiling makes it a very unique building, 

Thoughtful drinks selection and highly regarded food menu, combined with 10 well-appointed ensuite rooms, all contribute to its well-earned reputation. The pub has everything it needs to maintain and develop the bustling trade under the right operator.

Corporate and bespoke events especially with the seperate hotel and a beautiful space to create a really special occasion are a real opportunity here.

Suitable Applicants

Operators suitable for The Golden Ball will have proven experience in operating a quality food-led business with letting rooms. Maintaining the pub’s warm and friendly atmosphere will be key, as will a passion for first class customer service and a desire to maintain The Golden Ball’s enviable position at the heart of the local community. Sound marketing skills will be equally important in attracting visitors from further afield especially the corporate clientele.

Financial Overview

ANTICIPATED INVESTMENT REQUIRED

We estimate the Investment required for this pub would be as follows:

APPROXIMATE TOTAL
Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only, and do not include fixtures and fittings
£47,367
Security Deposit
Payable in advance to Wells to cover charges incurred by your business  (As a limited company a bond of 25% FMT rent is required, together with a personal guarantee for all directors)
£17,000
Training Course Fees 
 Per person (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd) 5 day  induction course mandatory for all licensees – NB £800 for two people
£500
Administration Fee
In the region of (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd in advance) to cover e.g. premises license changes, solicitors fees, and agreement
£400
Working Capital
Minimum working capital required
£17,000
Stock & Glassware
In the region of to cover the value of opening stock
£6,000
Valuers Fee
In the region of (paid to valuer) for valuing fixtures and fittings.
£800
Advanced Rent
In the region of (usually 1 month) - negotiable
£5,667
Fixtures & Fittings
 Estimated valuation to purchase e.g. carpets, curtains, tables and chairs, kitchen equipment (£ est)
£35,000
ANTICIPATED RETAINED INCOME
Drink Sales
FMT
24%
Food Sales
FMT
59%
Accommodation
FMT
17%

FMT = Fair Maintainable Trade

Ongoing Costs

Service Charge
Payable monthly, to include: Cellar cooling service, Buildings insurance, Fire Compliance, Boiler maintenance (tenancies only). NICEIC Electrical Test (tenancies only)
£3,905
Accountancy Services
Fees for a nominated accountant (in the region of)
£4,254
Stocktaking Services
Six professional stocktakes per annum recommended
£1,356
Rent
In the region of (payable monthly in advance)
£68,000
Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only. Goods and services may be subject to VAT.

Pub Details

35 High Street, Boxworth, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4LY
Destination food
Total Investment 40k - 50k
Potential Partner Profit £76,000
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Could this be the pub for you?

Please ring 01234 244453 to speak with our recruitment team