Wheatsheaf, Hatfield Peverel

This is not a starter pub and would be best suited to an experienced licensee or a hands-on couple with a strong mix of front-of-house and kitchen skills. The business has multiple revenue streams and operational elements, requiring a licensee with the ability to manage a diverse offer while maintaining consistently high standards across food, service, and customer experience. Success will depend on the ability to market the business effectively, both within the local community and further afield, keeping the offer fresh, relevant, and appealing through regular menu development, promotions, and events. Strong cost control and confident profit & loss management will be a key part of the back-of-house operation, ensuring the business trades efficiently and profitably year-round. For the right licensee, this represents an exciting opportunity to run a well-established, food-led community pub with significant potential. With energy, commercial awareness, and a clear vision for local engagement and growth, the business is well positioned to continue building on its strong reputation and deliver long-term success.

Occupying a large and prominent corner position, this impressive property offers well-defined drinking and dining areas to both the front and rear, creating a flexible and welcoming space throughout the day. Situated in the heart of Hatfield Peverel, the location enjoys a strong village feel while benefiting from excellent connectivity to nearby Witham and Chelmsford, along with easy access to the A12, one of Essex’s main arterial routes. Hatfield Peverel boasts a broad and attractive demographic mix, from affluent professionals and young families to long-established and retired residents, providing a balanced and sustainable customer base. The area continues to see significant residential growth, with new housing already delivered and further developments planned and under construction, bringing increased footfall and long-term opportunity. With its standout position, adaptable internal layout, and location at the centre of a growing and well-connected village community, this site is ideally placed to flourish as a vibrant local destination.

Pub Layout

The main entrance opens into a welcoming bar area, one of two distinct bar spaces within the property. This area provides comfortable seating for approximately 20 covers, with additional seating for 10–12 guests positioned at the bar itself, creating a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. The second bar serves the main dining room, a dedicated and well-proportioned space accommodating around 40 covers, ideal for both casual dining and more formal occasions. The pub benefits from well-maintained ladies’ and gents’ toilet facilities, conveniently located and in good order. Externally, the offering is equally impressive. To the front, a spacious garden with bench seating provides room for approximately 50 covers, making it a popular spot during warmer months. To the rear, a substantial patio area offers seating for a further 60 guests, with 30 covers housed under covered garden pods and an additional 30 on open bench seating. Beyond this, a family-friendly garden features play equipment and seating for around 20, creating an attractive destination for families. Adjacent to the family garden, a separate tea room building offers a charming additional revenue stream, with seating for approximately 30 covers. Together, the flexible internal layout and extensive outdoor trading areas combine to create a highly versatile venue capable of catering to a wide range of customer needs and occasions.

This is a well-established, food-led destination pub with a strong local following and a reputation for quality dining and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Food is a major driver of the business, having achieved sales of approximately £8,000 per week in the recent past, supported by a consistent bar trade that, while quieter during the winter months, averages £2,000+ per week across the year. The kitchen operation is complemented by a varied and engaging food offer, including popular themed food evenings that have historically proved highly successful, a regularly changing weekly specials board that adds variety and repeat appeal, and a well-regarded Sunday roast that continues to draw strong demand from local residents and families. During the warmer months, the extensive outdoor areas become a significant draw, with the patio and gardens well suited to al fresco dining and outside entertainment, both of which have been successfully utilised in the past. The family garden in particular has enhanced the pub’s reputation as a relaxed, sociable destination for all ages. With its strong food credentials, proven trading history, flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, and established customer base, the pub is well positioned to continue trading as a vibrant community hub with food firmly at its core, while still offering solid bar sales and opportunities for events and seasonal growth.

Private Accommodation

The accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge Bathroom

Annual Rent: £29,950

Security Deposit: £7,500 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater

Working Capital: £10,000

Stock: £4,500

Low Business Rates** Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, this has been estimated using the new Supporting Small Business Scheme (SSBS) limiting rates payable to circa £1000 in 2026/27. Please note this applies only to pubs marked with ** and SSBS may be subject to future changes by HMG..

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – A security deposit is required when applying for a pub with Admiral.  This will be the greater of £5,000 or three months’ headline rent. The deposit is held on your account and returned when you leave, subject to your final account balance and the condition of the property.  We will also carry out a credit check as part of your application, which may affect the deposit amount required.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £65.86 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

Zero Business Rates* – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *

Low Business Rates** – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, this has been estimated using the new Supporting Small Business Scheme (SSBS) limiting rates payable to circa £1000 in 2026/27. Please note this applies only to pubs marked with ** and SSBS may be subject to future changes by HMG.