Pub

For Sale By Public Auction on 12 September 2024 starting at 08:30 AM - A vacant freehold extensively refurbished public house in a delightful rural location. Considered suitable for a wide variety of alternative uses subject to any necessary planning permission



The property comprises a well presented, substantial public house of predominantly two storey construction, rendered and painted to all elevations and lying beneath a pitched slate roof.
To the left hand side there is a attractive grassed beer garden whilst to the right there is a surfaced car park for a approximately 20 cars.
The property has extensive grounds which is addition to the beer garden features a further generous upper terrace nestling in the hillside above and to the side of the main building.
Whilst essentially open plan, partial divides provide a series of sections and add character. Having a mixture of quarry tiled and boarded floors, these sections together provide approximately 52 covers and are served by a timber bar servery.
Ceiling beams, two wood burners, all add to the extremely comfortable and welcoming feel of this well presented pub.
Serving this is a good sized fully tiled and well fitted trade kitchen, customer toilets and ample storage. There is a barreled vaulted chilled beer cellar.
On the upper floor there is private living accommodation divided into two parts providing three double bedrooms, large living room/diner, domestic kitchen and shower room to one section and two further double bedrooms and a bathroom to the other.
The two sections are interlinked so, for a larger family, offer spacious five bed quarters.
The property is considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses including continuation as a pub restaurant, conversion to a B&B, or another commercial use, single residential dwelling, flats, holiday let subject to the appropriate planning permission.

Location
The property fronts the busy A495 in the historic village of Porth-y-Waen. The Lime Kiln boasts an enviable setting in the delightful Shropshire Marches, close to the Welsh border, and is situated on the popular national trail, Offa's Dyke Path, making it a frequent and regular tourist destination which is on one of the main holiday routes from the Midlands to Snowdonia and the Welsh coast.
There are numerous other nearby attractions, including outdoor pursuits, in what is a hugely popular tourist area. The attractive market town of Oswestry lies just under 5 miles to the north of the property.

Energy Performance Rating
C

Tenure
Freehold Vacant possession upon completion.

Value Added Tax
We understand that VAT is chargeable on this transaction. All interested parties should refer to the legal pack for details.

Auctioneer's Note
Please note some photographs shown online show the pub when it was operational.
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.

Viewing Times
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.

Live-streamed Auction
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Costs at Auction
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