'Beautifully refurbished' Sussex pub seeking new operators

The King’s Head in Rudgwick, near Horsham, is being offered on a new 25-year lease and is in the final stages of a comprehensive refurbishment carried out by its new freehold owners.

The pub, located on Church Street opposite the parish church, is the only establishment in the village.

It closed in late 2024, according to the Campaign for Real Ale, but has recently been taken on by new owners.

The pub features outdoor space for 70 guests (Image: Sprosen Ltd)

The venue has undergone an extensive renovation, including full rewiring, replumbing, a new heating system, and complete internal and external redecoration.

It features a brand-new commercial kitchen, a fully refurbished one-bedroom flat for an owner or manager, a large car park with space for more than 50 vehicles, and both front and rear decking areas.

The outside space provides seating for around 70 people, while the interior offers room for another 40.

The bar area features a new bar, glass-washer, ice machine, and beer cellar, all professionally installed.

The venue has a large car park with space for more than 50 vehicles (Image: Sprosen Ltd)

The newly refurbished flat includes a double bedroom with a fireplace, a sitting room, a bathroom suite, and new carpets and flooring throughout.

The front deck offering 40 covers and the rear deck another 30, both with umbrellas and outdoor lighting.

The property is available on a new 25-year full repairing and insuring lease, with a premium of £50,000.

Rent is stepped over the first five years, starting at £36,000 in year one and rising to £67,500 from year five onwards, with reviews thereafter.

A rent deposit equal to three months’ rent at the headline rate (£16,875) is required.

Further information is available on request from Sprosen Ltd.