HISTORIC HAMPTON COURT HOTEL UP FOR SALE
The famous and historic Kings Arms Hotel at Lion Gate next to Hampton Court Palace and opposite the gates of Bushy Park is up for sale, Teddington Town has learned.
The hotel, which dates back to the 18th century as a coaching inn, has been a pub over the years and today has a restaurant called SIX after the number of Henry VIII’s wives. It overlooks the grounds of Hampton Court Palace and the world-famous maze.
Offers are invited for the freehold or a new lease would be considered for the entire property, according to estate agents Cattaneo.
It has been recently refurbished and has fifteen rooms with en-suite bathrooms and is convenient for tourist exploring the local sights as well as the thousands of visitors to Hampton Court Flower festival and musical events.
The King’s Arms has a long and rich history dating back to its existence as a pub, a hotel or an inn for longer than any other business in the area – since at least 1709..
Two widowed sisters, Mary Spurling and Mary Johnson, acquired the only grant of land from the Palace estate in 1648, during the Commonwealth period. In those days, small scale brewing was typically done by women, and the grant was probably used to set up a business selling beer to staff, gardeners and soldiers.
However, the inscription on the Kings Arms Hotel wall is 1709, marking the date of the first license and its beginning as a legitimate Inn, rather than just a shop that sold beer. With Queen Anne on the throne the Inn was first named the Queens Arms, but by 1772 it had changed sex to the Kings Arms, with King George the third on the throne.
According to the estate agents details: “The Kings Arms Hotel is situated in a unique location, overlooking Hampton Court Palace and its famous maze. A Grade II listed building, The Kings Arms is steeped in history with parts of the property dating back to the 17th Century when used as a coaching inn. The property comprises 3 storeys plus basement of brick construction and rendered elevations under a pitched slate covered roof with 13 en-suite bedrooms, an attractive bar, restaurant and separate dining areas.”
It adds: “Hampton Court railway station, which provides a regular service to London Waterloo (approximate journey times from 30 minutes), also within close proximity just the other side of the river via Hampton Court Bridge. Junction 1 of the M3 is within 3 miles of the building offering a direct link to the M25 and the national motorway network as well as Heathrow & Gatwick airports. The A3 Kingston Bypass is also about 2.5 miles away offering a direct route into central London. There is an excellent range of shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities nearby.”
A brochure promoting the sale of the hotel offers this: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Elegant Grade II listed boutique hotel and restaurant/ bar.
- Situated adjacent to the historic Lion Gate of Hampton Court Palace and opposite the entrance to Bushy Park.
- Positioned at the heart of a major tourist attraction location.
- Fully refurbished throughout with modern amenities.
- 13 en-suite Bedrooms.
- Established restaurant and bar.
- Excellent EPC rating of B (41).
- The property is elected for VAT.
- Freehold for Sale. New lease terms for the entire property would also be considered
For more details go to: The Kings Arms Hotel, 2 Lion Gate, Hampton Court | Cattaneo Commercial Property