The Appledore Inn, Bideford FOR SALE - 14th April 2010

Grade II Listed wet led inn with spacious private accommodation

A deceptively large character pub, The Appledore Inn in Bideford has been in the same hands for the past 6 years. Run by a husband and wife team it is now for sale through licensed property specialists Stonesmith of Exeter.

The property is situated in the heart of the historic port of Bideford, which the Victorian novelist Charles Kingsley described as “the little white town which slopes upward from its broad river tide”.

The Appledore Inn is a traditional town centre wet led community pub. It has a strong local following and all year round trade with some uplift in the summer months from the tourists. It hosts a regular meat draw and occasionally holds a quiz night.

Whilst the pub is predominantly wet led the owners have introduced good value lunchtime bar snacks and a popular Sunday roast. The food is home made and the owners have established an excellent reputation for their cooking. Scope therefore exists to develop the catering with a more extensive menu and the introduction of evening meals.

Dating back to the 15th century, the pub is deceptively large and full of character. Whilst the accommodation is to a good standard inside much of the character remains, in keeping with its Grade II Listing.

Bideford is a thriving market town and working port with historic buildings and places of interest lying beside modern amenities and visitor attractions. The Appledore Inn is in the heart of the town centre and ideally situated to take advantage of local and tourist trade.

The trade accommodation briefly provides a main bar with seating for 40 plus and includes a darts area, sofa seating, piano, T.V. and an internet access point. Back up facilities include a well equipped catering kitchen, store rooms, a beer cellar and customer welfare facilities. The first floor living accommodation provides 4 double bedrooms, a lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Outside to the rear there is an enclosed trade garden with a smoking shelter, customer seating and a storage shed.

The Appledore Inn offers an excellent opportunity for purchasers looking for a well established and supported community pub with genuine potential. Due to the size of the private accommodation there may also be scope to convert some of the rooms into letting accommodation.

A freehold business Stonesmith are looking for offers off an asking price of £315,000.