This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful Grade II listed village public house in the highly desirable North Norfolk village of Langham.
The Blue Bell is an attractive and well-established former village pub which has traded successfully over many years, most recently as a food-led country pub. The building dates back from the 17th or early 18th century, with traditional whitewashed flint and brick construction beneath a red pantile roof, giving the property considerable character and kerb appeal.
The ground floor extends to approximately 2,489 sq ft (231.2 sq m) and provides extensive trading and ancillary accommodation. The main customer areas are arranged around an attractive timber-fronted bar and comprise several interconnected bar, lounge and dining areas, allowing an incoming operator considerable flexibility in the style and layout of the business. Traditional features including exposed timber, fireplaces and tiled floors contribute to the property’s established country-pub character.
To the rear is a substantial commercial kitchen measuring approximately 18’4” x 13’5”, together with a separate prep area approximately 17’6” x 13’5”, a dedicated walk-in refrigerator, cellar, utility room and ancillary storage. The existing arrangement provides an excellent platform for a strong food-led operation and previously supported a varied seasonal menu and Sunday dining trade.
A particularly strong feature is the large enclosed beer garden to the rear, which provides extensive outdoor seating and considerable scope for events, family dining and seasonal trade. The grounds also incorporate a useful detached barn/outbuilding measuring approximately 18’5” x 12’2”, offering further storage or potential ancillary use, subject to any necessary consents.
At first-floor level the property includes two-bedroom owners’/manager’s accommodation, providing the opportunity for an owner-operator to live on site or alternatively to provide accommodation for management staff.
The property represents a relatively rare opportunity to acquire the freehold of an established North Norfolk public house with extensive trading space, substantial catering facilities, private accommodation and a particularly generous garden, while retaining considerable potential for a new operator to develop their own concept.
The rateable value for the property is £11,000, and is exempt from requiring an EPC due to its listed status.
Location - Langham is an attractive and highly regarded North Norfolk village situated approximately two miles inland from the coast at Blakeney, within easy reach of Morston, the Blakeney National Nature Reserve and the wider North Norfolk coast. The Georgian market town of Holt is approximately five miles away, while Wells-next-the-Sea, Cley-next-the-Sea and the surrounding coastal villages are also readily accessible.
The area benefits from a strong combination of permanent residents, second-home owners and substantial year-round visitor traffic. Visit North Norfolk lists a number of significant tourist attractions within only a few miles of the pub, including Blakeney, Morston Quay, Blakeney National Nature Reserve and Binham Priory.
