Character 13th-century freehold village pub in Buckland Brewer, North Devon, with a three-bedroom owner’s cottage, additional one-bedroom flat, beer garden, function space and private car park.
Under the same family ownership for 35 years, the business is currently owner-operated on reduced hours ahead of retirement. Turnover of £230,000–£245,000 is being achieved on the current schedule, including a six-week holiday period, while £350,000–£360,000 was regularly achieved when trading seven days per week.
The character trading areas include a lounge bar, two restaurant areas, further seating, commercial kitchen and skittle alley/function suite. The pub hosts five winter skittles teams, a darts team and quiz nights, with an estimated wet/dry sales split of approximately 55:45.
Outside are customer seating areas, a lawned beer garden and private car park. The adjoining three-bedroom owner’s cottage has its own private garden, while the separate one-bedroom flat is stated as suitable for Airbnb/holiday letting, letting or additional owner’s accommodation.
Offers are invited in the region of £495,000 for the freehold interest, including trade fixtures, fittings and equipment and business goodwill, with stock purchased separately at valuation.
