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Property Description
- Freehold Purchase Option Available (Completely Free of Brewery Ties)
- Prime Rural Trading Position Directly on the South Downs Way
- Extensive Large Garden & Trading Patio with Purpose-Built Outdoor Bar
- Traditional Character & Period Property with an Excellent 20-Year Reputation
- Substantial Detached Barn Converted into Commercial Cold Storage
- Spacious Three-Bedroom Private Flat / Living Accommodation Upstairs
- Generous Customer Parking via a Large On-Site Private Car Park
- High-Volume Internal and External Customer Cover Capacity
- Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen with High-Capacity Extraction & Prep Areas
- Outstanding Commercial Visibility with Direct Transport Links via the A23 & A27
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The Plough, Pyecombe: A Highly Successful Freehouse Pub & Restaurant on the South Downs Way
Positioned in the historic village of Pyecombe, just north of Brighton, The Plough represents an exceptional commercial opportunity within the hospitality sector. This well-established property holds a prominent, highly visible position right on the South Downs Way, benefiting from a high-volume mix of destination diners, local residents, and heavy footfall from countryside walkers.
Operating successfully as a family-run Freehouse for over 20 years, the business has built a stellar regional reputation. With unrivalled transport links via the main A23 and A27 corridors, the property draws from a wide catchment area including Brighton, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, and Burgess Hill.
The Commercial & Trading Spaces
The Bar & Restaurant: A traditional, character-filled trading area offering highly versatile seating layouts for formal dining, private functions, and casual drinks. Ground floor amenities include a dedicated customer disabled toilet facility.
Commercial Kitchen: A large, fully operational commercial kitchen designed to comfortably handle high-capacity catering. Fully equipped with commercial extraction, dedicated preparation areas, and wash stations.
Outbuildings & Storage: A substantial detached barn has been converted into an essential operational hub, fully fitted with walk-in commercial fridges and freezers.
Outstanding Outdoor Operational Space
The external trade areas are a primary feature of the property, massively expanding the venue's capacity during peak trading seasons:
The Garden & Patio: A large, beautifully landscaped trade garden and front patio offering extensive outdoor seating with integrated shading options.
Outdoor Bar & BBQ: A purpose-built external bar and dedicated BBQ station, ideal for summer events, private parties, and catering to passing hikers.
Customer Parking: A generous private car park situated at the front of the premises provides seamless, stress-free access for driving patrons.
Private Living Accommodation
Located on the first floor above the trading premises is a spacious, self-contained private apartment, ideal for an owner-operator or on-site management. The layout comprises:
Three well-proportioned bedrooms
A large private kitchen
A separate living room
A family bathroom and separate WC
The Location
Pyecombe perfectly bridges rural charm with commercial viability. Sitting directly on the edge of the South Downs National Park, it benefits from strong tourist footfall while remaining approx. 15 minutes’ drive from central Brighton and within easy reach of Gatwick Airport via the A23.
Tenure & Financial Options
The property is being offered to the market with two flexible acquisition structures, completely free of any brewery ties:
Option 1: Freehold Purchase
Proposal: The outright purchase of the property, land, and goodwill.
Price: £1,250,000 (Freehold)
Option 2: Leasehold (New Lease Available)
Leasehold Premium: £250,000 (To include the assignment of the lease, goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and trade inventory).
Commencing Rent: £75,000 per annum exclusive (pax).
Terms: A new, fully repairing and insuring (FRI) commercial lease is available on terms to be agreed.
The Opportunity
Whether you are looking to secure a premium freehold asset or step into a highly lucrative leasehold operation with complete commercial freedom, opportunities of this scale, reputation, and logistical advantage are incredibly rare to the market.
How open would you be to arranging a private commercial viewing to explore the premises, inventory, and operational layout? Contact us today to secure an appointment.
