Bell Inn, Winsham, Nr Chard, Somerset FOR SALE - 21st May 2010

Substantial and impressive village freehouse, in award winning village. Recently reduced

Featuring in the Good Beer Guide since 2001, The Bell in Winsham near Chard is a character village pub which has been in the same hands for the past 10 years. During that time the owners have continually invested in the property and built a solid trade. The Bell is now for sale through licensed property specialists Stonesmith of Exeter.

A traditional country village pub, The Bell benefits from a good local following and a reliable year round trade. As well as attracting business from the surrounding towns and villages, the pub gains from seasonal tourism. Winsham itself is an award winning village having won several prizes for village of the year etc.

The current owners bought the business in 1999 and since have undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment of the property and developed a style of trade synonymous with a traditional village pub. A focal point of community life and home to 8 skittles teams the pub also has a Thursday quiz night.

Predominantly a wet led operation with the sale split 65%/35% the owners have traded the business to suit their own needs and have not maximised the full potential of the business, therefore there is plenty of room for incoming operators to develop all aspects of the trade.

Deceptively spacious the pub offers a main lounge bar, public bar, skittle alley and catering kitchen. The first floor provides spacious owners accommodation with 2/3 bedrooms (2 en-suite), a lounge and private kitchen.

Outside there is a trade terrace to the side with 40 covers along with a rear enclosed beer garden with a further 30 covers. The property also includes a car park for 25 vehicles, a garage and storage area.

A freehold business Stonesmith are inviting offers off a new reduced asking price of £395,000