4 Bed Pub For Sale

The Blue Lion is situated in the central Norfolk village of North Pickenham, located 3 miles southeast of Swaffham, 10 miles southwest of Dereham and 27 miles west of Norwich.



North Pickenham benefits from a variety of notable landmarks and amenities which include a playground, go-kart track and church dedicated to St Andrew. Both the 46-mile Peddars Way footpath and the River Wissey run through the village, attracting numerous anglers, ramblers and dog walkers. The nearby town of Swaffham provides larger shopping outlets, supermarkets and fuel stations.



The Blue Lion occupies a three-storey detached brick building with an attached Norfolk flint stable conversion extension, both housed underneath a pantile roof. The property benefits from being located on the junction of Houghton Lane and Hillside in the centre of the village.



TRADE AREAS

Front ENTRANCE PORCH leading into the MAIN BAR with seating for 36, brick feature fireplace, wooden main bar servery and carpet flooring. GAMES ROOM with seating for 10, carpet flooring and space for pool table. INNER HALL 1 with external access to the private yard/trade patio, Ladies' & Gentlemen's TOILETS. FUNCTION ROOM with seating for 40, wooden flooring and access to a COMMERCIAL KITCHEN which houses the central heating boiler. INNER HALL 2 providing access to a ground floor CELLAR, stairs to the first floor accommodation and a ground floor DOMESTIC KITCHEN and PANTRY.



FIRST FLOOR

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. LOUNGE. SHOWER ROOM.



SECOND/TOP FLOOR

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. BATHROOM. STORAGE CUPBOARD.



EXTERNAL

CAR PARK with space for 10 vehicles. Enclosed PRIVATE YARD/TRADE PATIO with private parking for two vehicles, three storage SHEDS and a brick OUTBUILDING currently utilised as storage space. Large lawned and enclosed BEER GARDEN currently housing a three bedroom static CARAVAN.



Our clients have owned and operated The Blue Lion since September 2017 and are now offering the property to the freehold market in order live a more relaxed lifestyle. The business ceased trading in early 2022, however it previously operated as a traditional public house, offering Sunday lunches alongside a classic food menu. It also showcased a number of events including live music, bingo and quizzes. The business's main trade was derived from a loyal local clientele supplemented by destination diners and drinkers from the neighbouring villages.



The Blue Lion provides an opportunity for a new operator to expand on the previously limited food offering, as well increasing advertising budgets to attract trade from the Norfolk towns of Thetford and Dereham further afield.