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The Old Cross Guns
High Street
Cowdenbeath
Fife
KY4 8LS
A Superb Locals Pub
Impressive horse shoe bar
Spacious lounge/function
room
Attractive owners flat
Beer garden
Presented to a high
standard
Guide Price £260,000 Freehold
(ref. 484)

Situation
The Old Cross Guns is situated in the High Street of Cowdenbeath, Fife. Cowdenbeath is a busy commercial hub situated
in central Fife with excellent connections to the motorway network making it an ideal place to live for people working in and
around Fife as well as Edinburgh and beyond.
The Old Cross Guns is a prominent business located on the High Street, close to many other retail outlets, an ideal situation
for a good locals pub.
The Business
The business has been in the current proprietors’ hands since 1997. During this time they have continually upgraded the
property and built on the business, overall creating a very attractive public house which enjoys strong local trade.
At lunchtime the business mainly revolves around bar meals with
delicious home cooked meals available six days a week (there is no
food on Sundays). Food is not offered in the evenings and this may
be an opportunity for further business development as may offering
meals on Sunday.
The public bar is a popular meeting place for locals and a pool team,
darts team and a local football team also meet at the pub. It is
interesting to note that the pub does not host Sky Sports and this is
another potential opportunity to increase business in the future.
Entertainment is provided most weekends in the lounge/function room in the form of live bands, karaoke and singers.
The Property
The Old Cross Guns is a large detached property which has the public house on the ground floor and the private
accommodation on the upper floor. There are two entrances, on to the front of the property leading to an entrance porch
with access to the bar and lounge and a separate public bar entrance to the corner.
The public bar is very attractive. The bar features a mix of a traditional public house with more modern decor, successfully
creating a very attractive and inviting bar where locals can enjoy a quiet drink and a chat. The bar features a large
horseshoe bar with varnished timber top and seating includes fitted wall seats as well as freestanding tables and chairs as
well as bar stools arranged around the bar counter.
To the rear, the bar opens to a large games area where a pool table is situated.
The lounge bar can accommodate up to 90 for functions. This area is used most days for lunches and there are
comfortable dining height tables and chairs for this purpose. The room opens to the rear to a function area which a dance
floor is situated and there is also a small DJ booth. The bar counter in the lounge bar is back to back with the public bar
counter helping towards efficient control of both bars.
The public areas are serviced by ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities.
Service Areas
The business has an excellent small but well laid out kitchen which has a good range of professional catering equipment
and a full extraction system over the main cooking area. There is also extensive cellarage.

External
To the right hand side of the pub is an attractively landscaped beer garden with exterior trestle style tables. This area can
be a sun trap on sunny days and is another attraction to the business.
Owners Accommodation
The owners’ flat is fully self-contained and situated on the first floor level. The flat consists of a very attractive and well
presented lounge with timber fireplace and inset Living Flame fire, three bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 single), large and
modern kitchen with separate living room area and luxury bathroom with corner bath and separate shower cubicle.
It is interesting to note that the large attic area is floored and offers potential for expansion of the owners’ accommodation
(subject to planning approval).
To the left hand side of the property is a private yard area where the owners park their car and is also used for the storage
of bins etc.
Tenure
The property is offered on a freehold basis.
Services
All mains services are connected. There is a gas fired central heating system.
Trading Figures
Full accounts information will be supplied to seriously interested parties after viewing. The turnover is in excess of £4,000
per week and the profits are good.
Summary
For buyers looking for a traditional public house which has a good local following, excellent trading figures and is presented
to a high standard, The Old Cross Guns will be of great interest. As well as having good function facilities and a following
for food, there is real further development potential by way of opening on Sundays for food and perhaps even offering meals
in the evening. New owners may also consider taking a Sky Sports package and thereby showing football matches
throughout the year which is proven to be very successful in other licensed outlets.
Another great benefit of The Old Cross Guns is the spacious and comfortable owners’ accommodation.

Price
The guide price is £260,000 for the heritable property, fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock is in addition at valuation.
Inventory
A list of items not included in the sale or subject to lease/rental will be made available to anyone wishing to offer.
Further Information
This business has been visited by Derek Burgoyne who can be contacted on 0845 123 6970 or derek@cornerstoneba.com.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment via the sole selling agents Cornerstone Business Agents. Phone 0845 123 6970 or email
info@cornerstoneba.com
Offers
All offers couched in Scottish legal terms should be submitted to the sole selling agents Cornerstone Business Agents,
Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin, Edinburgh EH25 9RE
Cornerstone Business Agents
Midlothian Innovation Centre
Roslin, Edinburgh,
EH25 9RE
Phone 0845 123 6970
Fax 0845 123 6975
E mail info@cornerstoneba.com www.cornerstoneba.com
Please note the information provided on these sales particulars are for guidance only and should not
be relied upon by potential purchasers of this business/property.