Pick of the pubs
Being just eight miles from Stonehenge, the Kings Head in Chitterne, Wiltshire, benefits from a year-round tourist trade.
The period property has recently undergone major redecoration in both the pub and the five-bedroom living accommodation. There is scope to expand food provision, and potential for the addition of B&B facilities.
- Price: £79,995 (leasehold)
- Agent: Redwoods Dowling Kerr
- Tel: 0870 750 4958
Food-led freehouse the Gate at Bournheath, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, dates back to the 19th century.
It comprises a lounge bar, conservatory/function room, 74-cover restaurant, two-bedroom owner's accommodation with roof terrace, a large car park and a beer garden.
The pub has established a reputation as a food destination.
- Price: £1,450,000 (freehold)
- Agent: Christie + Co
- Tel: 0121 456 1222
Situated in Castleton in the Peak District, the Nags Head enjoys a healthy tourist trade, a large catchment area and is only 15 minutes from the city of Sheffield.
The freehouse comprises 10 en-suite letting bedrooms furnished to a high standard, a restaurant that can cater for around 50 covers, and lounge bars - accommodating around 60 people - with open fires.
- Price: £850,000 (freehold)
- Agent: Guy Simmonds
- Tel: 01332 865112
This week's hot property
Located in the Exe Valley and near Exmoor National Park, village inn the Red Lion at Oakford, Devon, boasts four letting rooms, which are "in demand throughout the year".
The Grade II listed building is decorated with French-style window shutters on the first floor, hanging baskets and window boxes. The property comprises a trading area with inglenook fireplace, a 20-cover restaurant, kitchen, four en-suite letting rooms, trade patio area, limited parking and owners' accommodation with two en-suite bedrooms.
- Price: £370,000 (freehold)
- Agent: Bettesworths
- Tel: 01803 212142
