The aptly named Old Inn, an award-winning public house and restaurant in the remote village of St Breward in Bodmin Moor that was built at the time of the Norman conquest in the 11th century, is one of the oldest commercial properties for sale in the UK, according to CoStar's listings.
The historic inn and carvery, with 350 covers inside and outside, is being marketed by Jeremy Beeching at Scott Burridge Commercial and has been available for 115 days with a guide price of £1.25 million. It has panoramic moorland views and is situated within striking distance of Rough Tor, one of Cornwall’s best-known landmarks.
Francesca Williams of SBC Property, told CoStar News: "Bodmin Moor is a region of immense natural and cultural significance, adorned with enigmatic standing stones and ancient stone circles, highlighting its rich historical heritage attracting high levels of visitors and tourists. The opportunity to own a pub in the heart of this remarkable landscape is truly exceptional."
The Old Inn is one of many properties up for sale that were built before Charles I ascended the throne in 1625, according to CoStar. They include:
The former St Mary’s Church on Whyke Road in Chichester dates back to 1086 and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, making it one of the oldest buildings in Chichester. Alex Medhurst at Medhursts has the listing. It is available for £350,000 and is capable of being used for commercial, business and services uses (Class E) or being converted to residential use following the grant of planning permission.
Cromwell Manor, a Grade II-listed former wedding venue in Pitsea, Essex, is on the market as a redevelopment opportunity. Aaron Bell at Kearney Bell has the listing. The 15th century building is set in 23 acres of land and is also available on a leasehold basis. It was placed on to the market 70 days ago.
Jack’s Craft Ale House in Flockton, near Wakefield, dates back to 1485. It occupies a prominent roadside location, includes a beer garden and is under offer with a guide price of £330,000. James Boshier at Everard Cole has the listing.
The Manor House occupies a prominent retail location in the market town of Southam in Warwickshire. The Grade II listed building, which has ancillary storage/offices above the ground-floor shopfront, was built in the mid- to- late 15th century and has been on the market for more than three years. It has a guide price of £395,000. Simon Hain at EHB Reeves has the listing.
The Willow House in Thetford, Norfolk, is a Grade II-listed public house and hotel that was built in the 16th century. The owner has run the business for over 18 years and is ready to pursue new opportunities. Jack Taylor at Paul Hubbard Estates has the listing. The property has a thatched roof and has been on the market for just 37 days, with a guide price of £595,000.
150 Hospital Street is a Grade I listed building in Nantwich, Cheshire, which was built in 1577. Tom Cunningham of Savills has the listing. The Tudor building houses an award-winning restaurant and has been on the market for just under a year, with a guide price of £1.85 million.
Greenland Fishery, a striking Grade II-listed office building on Bridge Street in King’s Lynn, was built in the early 1600s. It was originally a merchant’s house and was restored by the King’s Lynn Preservation Trust. It has views of the River Great Ouse and is listed at £400,000. Elliot Blazer at Landles Estate Agents has the listing.
46-47 Market Square in the Oxfordshire town of Bicester is a characterful part-retail, part-office building with parts dating back to the early 17th century. Martin Conway at Conways Commercial has the listing. It has been on the market for just under a year and has a guide price of £300,000.
Beckington Castle in Beckington, near Frome in Somerset, is a historic 17th century house that has been occupied as a private residence by several distinguished figures. It has also served as a hotel, antiques showroom and school before being refurbished by the vendors for use as their office headquarters in the 1990s. Jack McMullan at Cooper & Tanner has the listing. The Grade II-listed castle comprises 6,000 square feet of office space and is available for £1.35 million.
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