House For Sale £445,000
Being situated at Sawley Lock, this fully refurbished and upgraded lock keepers cottage provides two double bedroom accommodation and large living space and includes a busy micropub and a separate coffee shop. This individual property provides an owner with the opportunity to have a unique and individual home situated in a beautiful tranquil setting from which they can own their own business from which to generate a good income. The property was fully refurbished a few years ago and the living accommodation includes a large lounge, dining living kitchen, rear hall and ground floor w.c. And to the first floor the landing leads to the two double bedrooms and bathroom. The coffee shop is situated to the left of the building and the bar, serving area and tap room is on the right. Externally there is a seating area at the front and this extends to a large partly covered outside area on the left from where there is a gate leading to a private lawned rear garden which has a shed, workshop, covered area to park a vehicle and there are two parking spaces allocated to the property in the car park area at the rear.
This is A unique opportunity to live in A beautiful fully refurbished lock keepers cottage situated next to sawley lock and the river trent and run your own micropub and coffee shop businesses.
This is a most interesting opportunity to purchase this two double bedroom detached cottage which includes a micropub and coffee shop businesses. The businesses have been well established for several years, attracting walkers, cyclists and passing boaters all year round. If worked in the same way as the current owners, would provide a new owner the opportunity to produce a good income from within the Lock Keepers Cottage. The living accommodation is spacious and includes two large ground floor living areas, two first floor double bedrooms and a bathroom, with the property retaining many of its’ original features. This is a residential home which provides a business opportunity for a prospective purchaser, and we would be happy to organise a meeting at the property to show the full extent of the accommodation included as well as the micropub and coffee shop.
The property was built in 1793 as the Lock Keepers residence for Sawley Lock and is located between the Sawley Cut canal and the river Trent. The property has been sympathetically restored over recent years, with beams, exposed brickwork, original internal and external doors and new double-glazed windows being fitted to match those of the original building. The property benefits from a central heating system and multi fuel stoves in the living spaces and micropub bar. There are four entry doors to the building with the main ones for the residential part of the property being at the front and side. There is a hallway with a ground floor wc. Off and from the hall there is access to the coffee shop and the main living accommodation which includes a living/dining kitchen. From the kitchen there is a door to access the main lounge/living room from where access can be gained to the micropub via an internal door and a flight of stairs leading to the first floor. On the first floor there are the two double bedrooms and bathroom which has a white suite complete with a shower over the bath position. Outside there is a block paved area to the front enclosed by a picket fence for a seating area which leads to a partly covered main seating area to the side. There is also a fully enclosed lawned garden at the side of the building, a brick and timber workshop, a metal store and a covered private parking area. There are also two further parking spaces provided in the private car park situated at the rear of the cottage.
The property is accessed via a gated lane which you approach after you have crossed the Harrington bridge where you turn left just before the canal. We will organise to meet people coming to view the property at the locked gate and we will then escort you to the parking area behind the Lock Keepers Cottage. Customer access to the micropub and coffee shop are from the path running along the side of the River Trent or approaching from Sawley Marina along the towpath.
There are four entrance doors to Sawley Lock House with there being doors into the living accommodation at the front and at the side into the hallway as well as access at the front and rear of the Micropub.
Rear Hallway
There is a wood panelled external door with inset glazed panel leading into this hallway which has cloaks hanging, doorway with access to the coffee shop and kitchen/living space. There is a double glazed window to the rear with a fold down table beneath.
Ground Floor W.C.
Having a low flush w.c., mirrored cabinet and pedestal wash hand basin.
Coffee Shop
The coffee shop has a double serving window at the front, double glazed window to the side, wood panelled external door to the front and is fitted with a stainless steel sink with mixer taps and shelved storage space below, corner hand basin with a tiled splashbacks, L shaped work surface by the serving area with space beneath for a fridge, a bottle chiller and other equipment, shelving to the walls and tiled flooring.
Dining/Living Kitchen (5.87m x 4.57m approx (19'3 x 15' approx))
The kitchen part of this large room is fitted with a Belfast sink and a mixer tap with granite work surfaces to either side which have space for an automatic washing machine and a fridge or dishwasher beneath, four ring hob set in a granite work surface with an oven and two cupboards below, matching eye level wall cupboards and shelving, hood over the cooking area, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast, two radiators, two double glazed windows to the rear and further double glazed windows to the front and side, double shelved built-in storage cupboard, wood panelled door leading out to the front of the property, beams to ceiling and Cornish slate style tiling to the floor.
Living Room (5.92m x 4.52m max reducing to 3.40m approx (19'5 x)
Double glazed windows to the front and rear, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast with a tiled hearth and shelved mantle over, two radiators, tiled flooring, beams to the ceiling, panelled door to the kitchen and an understairs storage cupboard with tiled flooring.
Microbar (4.50m x 3.73m approx (14'9 x 12'3 approx))
The bar has fitted seating to three walls and with tables and free standing chairs included has seating for up to 18 people, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast with shelves over, wood panelling to three walls, picture rail to the walls, double glazed windows to the front and side, radiator and a wood panelled door leading out to a seating area at the front of the Lock House.
Serving Area (2.95m x 1.91m approx (9'8 x 6'3 approx))
The serving area has a 11/2 bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer tap set in a surface with space for a fridge and glass cleaning equipment below, further space for a fridge, shelving for bottles with a glazed frontage to the wall on the bar side, shelving for glass storage, wood panelled door to the rear and a double glazed window to the rear.
Tap Room (1.91m x 1.37m approx (6'3 x 4'6 approx))
The tap room contains a racking system to store the beer and boxes of cider with space for low level storage, a keg cooler and hand pull system which is currently used for lager, air cooling chiller unit, double glazed eye level window to the rear and high level shelving.
First Floor Landing
The spacious landing has wood panelled doors leading to the bedrooms and bathroom, wooden flooring and a double built-in low-level cupboard which houses the electrical consumer unit.
Bedroom 1 (4.19m reducing to 3.00m x 3.81m approx (13'9 reduc)
Double glazed window overlooking the lock, radiator, built-in cupboard and hatch to loft space.
Bedroom 2 (3.78m x 3.51m approx (12'5 x 11'6 approx))
Velux window, built-in storage cupboards to two walls, two exposed purlins and pine flooring.
Bathroom
The bathroom has a white suite including a panelled bath with a Mira shower over and a folding protective screen, low flush w.c. And pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiling to the walls by the bath, w.c. And sink areas, double glazed window to the rear, a double mirror fronted cabinet and a Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler with a double airing cupboard over.
Outside
At the front of the property there is a block paved seating area with picket fencing that runs across the front of the building to the main outside area which is at the side of the Lock House and this has a permanent gazebo covering the area with picket fencing to the front and fencing to the rear with a gate taking you into a lawned garden that belongs to the property which has fencing and trees to the boundaries. There is a metal storage shed, an oil tank with the amount of oil stored being monitored via a Kingspan Connect App. Which can be seen on a mobile phone, the septic tanks are beneath this garden area and need emptying approx. 2 to 3 times a year at a cost of approx. £180 a visit.
There is a workshop with double opening doors at the front and a door to the side and there is power and lighting within the workshop and there is a covered parking area next to the workshop that can be accessed via double gates from the car park at the rear of the building.
The Lock House has the right to use two parking spaces in the private car park at the rear which is only used by residents of the Lock House, permanent mooring residents (currently 9 Boats) and Canal and River Trust personnel.
A fully refurbished cottage with micropub and coffee shop businesses
This is A unique opportunity to live in A beautiful fully refurbished lock keepers cottage situated next to sawley lock and the river trent and run your own micropub and coffee shop businesses.
This is a most interesting opportunity to purchase this two double bedroom detached cottage which includes a micropub and coffee shop businesses. The businesses have been well established for several years, attracting walkers, cyclists and passing boaters all year round. If worked in the same way as the current owners, would provide a new owner the opportunity to produce a good income from within the Lock Keepers Cottage. The living accommodation is spacious and includes two large ground floor living areas, two first floor double bedrooms and a bathroom, with the property retaining many of its’ original features. This is a residential home which provides a business opportunity for a prospective purchaser, and we would be happy to organise a meeting at the property to show the full extent of the accommodation included as well as the micropub and coffee shop.
The property was built in 1793 as the Lock Keepers residence for Sawley Lock and is located between the Sawley Cut canal and the river Trent. The property has been sympathetically restored over recent years, with beams, exposed brickwork, original internal and external doors and new double-glazed windows being fitted to match those of the original building. The property benefits from a central heating system and multi fuel stoves in the living spaces and micropub bar. There are four entry doors to the building with the main ones for the residential part of the property being at the front and side. There is a hallway with a ground floor wc. Off and from the hall there is access to the coffee shop and the main living accommodation which includes a living/dining kitchen. From the kitchen there is a door to access the main lounge/living room from where access can be gained to the micropub via an internal door and a flight of stairs leading to the first floor. On the first floor there are the two double bedrooms and bathroom which has a white suite complete with a shower over the bath position. Outside there is a block paved area to the front enclosed by a picket fence for a seating area which leads to a partly covered main seating area to the side. There is also a fully enclosed lawned garden at the side of the building, a brick and timber workshop, a metal store and a covered private parking area. There are also two further parking spaces provided in the private car park situated at the rear of the cottage.
The property is accessed via a gated lane which you approach after you have crossed the Harrington bridge where you turn left just before the canal. We will organise to meet people coming to view the property at the locked gate and we will then escort you to the parking area behind the Lock Keepers Cottage. Customer access to the micropub and coffee shop are from the path running along the side of the River Trent or approaching from Sawley Marina along the towpath.
There are four entrance doors to Sawley Lock House with there being doors into the living accommodation at the front and at the side into the hallway as well as access at the front and rear of the Micropub.
Rear Hallway
There is a wood panelled external door with inset glazed panel leading into this hallway which has cloaks hanging, doorway with access to the coffee shop and kitchen/living space. There is a double glazed window to the rear with a fold down table beneath.
Ground Floor W.C.
Having a low flush w.c., mirrored cabinet and pedestal wash hand basin.
Coffee Shop
The coffee shop has a double serving window at the front, double glazed window to the side, wood panelled external door to the front and is fitted with a stainless steel sink with mixer taps and shelved storage space below, corner hand basin with a tiled splashbacks, L shaped work surface by the serving area with space beneath for a fridge, a bottle chiller and other equipment, shelving to the walls and tiled flooring.
Dining/Living Kitchen (5.87m x 4.57m approx (19'3 x 15' approx))
The kitchen part of this large room is fitted with a Belfast sink and a mixer tap with granite work surfaces to either side which have space for an automatic washing machine and a fridge or dishwasher beneath, four ring hob set in a granite work surface with an oven and two cupboards below, matching eye level wall cupboards and shelving, hood over the cooking area, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast, two radiators, two double glazed windows to the rear and further double glazed windows to the front and side, double shelved built-in storage cupboard, wood panelled door leading out to the front of the property, beams to ceiling and Cornish slate style tiling to the floor.
Living Room (5.92m x 4.52m max reducing to 3.40m approx (19'5 x)
Double glazed windows to the front and rear, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast with a tiled hearth and shelved mantle over, two radiators, tiled flooring, beams to the ceiling, panelled door to the kitchen and an understairs storage cupboard with tiled flooring.
Microbar (4.50m x 3.73m approx (14'9 x 12'3 approx))
The bar has fitted seating to three walls and with tables and free standing chairs included has seating for up to 18 people, multi fuel stove set in a chimney breast with shelves over, wood panelling to three walls, picture rail to the walls, double glazed windows to the front and side, radiator and a wood panelled door leading out to a seating area at the front of the Lock House.
Serving Area (2.95m x 1.91m approx (9'8 x 6'3 approx))
The serving area has a 11/2 bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer tap set in a surface with space for a fridge and glass cleaning equipment below, further space for a fridge, shelving for bottles with a glazed frontage to the wall on the bar side, shelving for glass storage, wood panelled door to the rear and a double glazed window to the rear.
Tap Room (1.91m x 1.37m approx (6'3 x 4'6 approx))
The tap room contains a racking system to store the beer and boxes of cider with space for low level storage, a keg cooler and hand pull system which is currently used for lager, air cooling chiller unit, double glazed eye level window to the rear and high level shelving.
First Floor Landing
The spacious landing has wood panelled doors leading to the bedrooms and bathroom, wooden flooring and a double built-in low-level cupboard which houses the electrical consumer unit.
Bedroom 1 (4.19m reducing to 3.00m x 3.81m approx (13'9 reduc)
Double glazed window overlooking the lock, radiator, built-in cupboard and hatch to loft space.
Bedroom 2 (3.78m x 3.51m approx (12'5 x 11'6 approx))
Velux window, built-in storage cupboards to two walls, two exposed purlins and pine flooring.
Bathroom
The bathroom has a white suite including a panelled bath with a Mira shower over and a folding protective screen, low flush w.c. And pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiling to the walls by the bath, w.c. And sink areas, double glazed window to the rear, a double mirror fronted cabinet and a Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler with a double airing cupboard over.
Outside
At the front of the property there is a block paved seating area with picket fencing that runs across the front of the building to the main outside area which is at the side of the Lock House and this has a permanent gazebo covering the area with picket fencing to the front and fencing to the rear with a gate taking you into a lawned garden that belongs to the property which has fencing and trees to the boundaries. There is a metal storage shed, an oil tank with the amount of oil stored being monitored via a Kingspan Connect App. Which can be seen on a mobile phone, the septic tanks are beneath this garden area and need emptying approx. 2 to 3 times a year at a cost of approx. £180 a visit.
There is a workshop with double opening doors at the front and a door to the side and there is power and lighting within the workshop and there is a covered parking area next to the workshop that can be accessed via double gates from the car park at the rear of the building.
The Lock House has the right to use two parking spaces in the private car park at the rear which is only used by residents of the Lock House, permanent mooring residents (currently 9 Boats) and Canal and River Trust personnel.
A fully refurbished cottage with micropub and coffee shop businesses
