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Change of Horses Farnborough
Change of Horses, Farnborough
Formally the New Inn
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History Time Line
1871 Census
| 1881 Census
| 1881 Census
| 1891 Strongs
| 1891 Census
| 1901 Census
| 1932 Kelleys
| 1973 News Article
| 2006 Residency
| 2018 Property Advertisement | 2019 Vacant
1871 Census
84 Louisa Weatherley Wife 24 1847 Female Westminster Middlesex
84 Henry West Servant 19 1852 Male Addington Kent
84 Ellen Staples Lodger 33 1838 Female Cudham Kent
84 Robert Clark Lodger 33 1838 Male Cranbrook Kent
84 Elizabeth Clark Lodger 34 1837 Birmingham
85 Robert Sessions Head 30 1841 Male Farnborough Kent
85 Emily E Sessions Wife 26 1845 Female London Middlesex
85 Robert W Sessions Son 5 1866 Male Farnborough Kent
85 Mary K Sessions Daughter 3 1868 Female Farnborough Kent
1881 Census
Louisa M. Wetherby Wife Married 34 1847 Female Westminster Middlesex
James Wetherby Son 7 1874 Male Farnborough Kent
Louesa A. Wetherby Daughter 6 1875 Female Farnborough Kent
William G. Wetherby Son 3 1878 Male Farnborough Kent
Anne Wetherby Servant 20 1861 Female Domestic Servant Farnborough Kent
Rosie Old Servant 18 1863 Female Dom Servant Pimlico Middlesex
Fredrick Kingdom Servant 26 1855 Male Ostler Inn Deptford Kent
George Folsal Servant 34 1847 Male Potman Down Kent
1891 Strongs
1891 Census
1891/Louisa M Weatherley /Wife Female /44 /1847/ Westminster London
1891/Louisa A Weatherley /Daughter/ Female /16 /1875 Farnborough Kent
1891/William J Weatherley /Son/ Male /13 /1878 /Farnborough Kent
1891/Maud M Weatherley /Daughter/ Female /17 /1874 /Farnborough Kent
1891/Kate Weatherley /Niece /Female /23 /1868/ Farnborough Kent
1891/Georga Barber /Servant /Male /30 /1861 /Linseyfield Suffolk
1901 Census
216 Agnes C Ferris Wife 35 1866 Female Bromley, Kent, England (*)
216 Rose Pattenden Servant 19 1882 Female Tanbridge, Wales
216 Richard Dees Boarder 20 1881 Male N
216 Alfred Surridge Servant 21 1880 Male Deptford, Kent, England
* Agnes C Ferris, nee Brown, was the daughter of Mary Ann Brown, landlady of The Chatterton Arms. Walter Ferris immigrated to Canada, and his wife and child returned to live with Mary at the Chatterton Arms.
1911 Census
Henry Joseph Birchell Head 1877 34 Male Married Beer Retailer Preston The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent [Farnborough,Orpington]
Adelaide Louisa Birchell Wife 1881 30 Female Married 6 Farnborough, Kent, England The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent
Harry Maurice Birchell Son 1910 1 Male Farnborough, Kent, England The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent [Farnborough,Orpington]
John Goodchild Father in Law 1847 64 Male Widowed Fruit Grower Cudham, Kent, England The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent
Arthur S Goodchild Boarder 1877 34 Single Fruit Grower Farnborough, Kent, England The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent
Robert James Goodchild Boarder 1890 21 Single Fruit Grower Farnborough, Kent, England The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent
Mary Alice Ballard Boarder 1880 31 Female Single Brixton The Woodman, Farnboro, Nr Orpinton, Kent [Farnborough,Orpington]
1932 Kelleys
McDowall Jas. New inn, High st
1 September 1973 News Article
“On Saturday 1st September 1973, the New Inn, in Farnborough Village became in turn the Golden Nugget Saloon and then the Change of Horses by which name it is known today.
The then innkeeper, Sid Batt, was granted a special licence, and the Inn was renamed the Golden Nugget Saloon from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to coincide with the annual Farnborough Fair which on this day adopted a "Wild West" theme. At 5.30 p.m. the name altered again to the Change of Horses - thus it became the only Inn with 3 names in one day.”
2004 Residency
Name: Matthew J Read
Birth Date: 1981-1983
Residence Date: 2004
Address: Change of Horses, High Street, Farnborough, BR6 7BB
Residence Place: Orpington, Kent, England
Name: Susan J Read
Birth Date: 1954-1956
Residence Date: 2004
Address: Change of Horses, High Street, Farnborough, BR6 7BB
Residence Place: Orpington, Kent, England
Name: Julie A Gower
Residence Date: 2006
Address: Change of Horses, High Street, Farnborough, BR6 7BB
Residence Place: Orpington, Kent, England
Name: Kimberley P Gower
Residence Date: 2006
Address: Change of Horses, High Street, Farnborough, BR6 7BB
Residence Place: Orpington, Kent, England
2018 Property Advertisement
Ingoing Cost: £17,500.00
Rent: £48,000.00
Agreement Type: Tenancy
Reference Number: 191212 / 030477
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Beautiful pub in an affluent village
Property Features:
The Change of Horses occupies a prominent roadside position on a main road through the delightful village of Farnborough with an attractive frontage. There is scope to maximise the business opportunity by fully utilising the function room and using the refurbished trade kitchen to produce a high quality menu. An experienced operator is now being sought, who can use their skills and vision to grow revenue.
This two storey property retains many original features, including an open brick fireplace and it is well-decorated in a traditional style throughout. The trading areas comprise a series of interlinking rooms which are separated into three distinct zones. The main bar can accommodate 20 covers whilst the surrounding areas provide a further 40 covers, and the central bar servery hosts cask ales as well as international brands. The bonus of a large function room to the rear provides the perfect space for events, meetings or private dining. The commercial kitchen has recently been refurbished and is fully equipped to support a good quality food offer.
The pretty frontage of the Change of Horses has been officially recognised when the site won the regional award for Pubs In Bloom. In addition, the beautifully maintained beer garden to the rear boasts a children’s play area as well as picnic bench seating. There is parking for 15 vehicles to the front and side of the pub.
Trading Style:
This large country pub in an affluent village has good wet trade, and yet, masses of potential. An experienced publican who can utilise the new commercial kitchen in order to provide an excellent dining experience, is now being sought.
Private Accommodation:
Located on the first floor, the well-kept private quarters comprise two double bedrooms, a modern kitchen, living room, a bathroom and an office.
Key Financial Information
Please be aware Energy Performance Certificates are available from the landlord.
Please note that in addition to the stated ingoing figures further funds will be required.
The Estimated Value of The Fixtures And Fittings is £25,000
2019 April, boarded up and vacant
Unsure of what has happened, think it might be the result of the owners putting the ground rent up after an introductory bargain year to get the tennant settled in.