Pub/bar for sale in Dundridge Lane, Southampton SO32

The Hampshire Bowman is situated in the hamlet of Dundridge, in the city of Winchester district of Hampshire. The hamlet lies approximately 11 miles south-east of Winchester and 2 miles east of the market town of Bishops Waltham, nestled in the South Downs National Park. The area is a popular destination for cyclists and walkers as well as tourists to Dundridge Meadows, Marwell Zoo, Hinton Ampner and the city of Winchester.

Dundridge lies less than 10 miles north of the M27 motorway and 10 miles east of the M3 motorway which provides easy road access between London and Southampton. Main line railway services are available from Winchester which services run to Southampton, Basingstoke and Clapham Junction.

The Hampshire Bowman occupies a notable 19th century public house, situated close to the woodlands of Galley Down, Phrympth and Sheelds Copse, which all have a network of footpaths through the picturesque Dundridge valley. It owes its name to the archery which has taken place historically in one of the paddocks. This two storey property is of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof, with a flat roof extension to the rear. The property retains much charm and many original features, set in approximately 2.5 acres of land. The property is briefly described as follows:

Trade areas

Entrance from the front of the property into public bar which seats approximately 25 patrons. A quintessential country bar with a mix of rustic brick and wooden flooring, brick built open fireplace, log burning stove, polished wood furniture and a panel fronted polished top bar servery.

The main bar is furnished with country tables and chairs to seat a further 38. Presented in a similar manner with wooden floorboards, exposed timbers on vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace with log burning stove and a polished top bar servery. The walls in the bar areas are decorated with an array of pub memorabilia. Offset is a lobby which leads to the ladies', gentlemen's and disabled toilets.

Behind the bar servery is a commercial kitchen which has nonslip flooring and hygienic wall cladding. Fitted with an extensive range of stainless steel equipment, wash station and extraction system. Walk-in cold room and freezer. Dry store.

Owners accommodation

Located on the first floor with separate external access only is the private owners accommodation. This comprises a living room with kitchenette and breakfast bar, family bathroom, 2 double bedrooms and utility room.

External

To the front of the property there is a seating area with picnic benches for approximately 48 patrons. To the rear of the property is a sheltered trade patio with bench seating for around 25. Spacious and attractive lawned trade garden with children's play area provides bench seating for around 200. This space is well maintained and is a crucial element of the businesses' success during the summer months. However, a different configuration and use of the paddocks means the premises could facilitate more people.

Two sizeable paddocks with a combined size of around 1.5 acres. These are often used for private functions, events and parking.

Adjacent to the property there is a spacious car park for over 30 vehicles. One of the paddocks is used for overflow parking when necessary. An outbuilding situated in the car park was used as a forge until 1979 and in 2020 during the Covid pandemic, the building was converted into an outside bar. Today is solely used for storage.