Sitting on the cusp on Dartmoor National Park, this traditional countryside inn offers a slice of real Devon charm. Set in the sensational rural countryside, the Rising Sun Inn is a stone’s throw from Ashburton and attracts many locals and visitors from far and wide. This stylish and popular freehouse is now on the market either Freehold with vacant possession or new lease.
This destination inn, located in the pleasant surroundings of Woodland, is a relaxed, traditional country pub and dates back to around 1870. Set in extended grounds, the property retains many period features, including wooden beams, large open fireplaces, and many original stone walls.
The ground floor leads from the main hallway to a porch dining area with seating for (16) covers. The open plan lounge bar/dining room features a well-equipped, substantial wooden bar servery, wooden tables seating (80) covers with a mix of chairs, benches and high-backed settles.
The snug seats a further (12) and features a pool table, plus access to the service courtyard as well as customer toilets. The ground floor also has a large and well-equipped commercial kitchen, dry store and ancillary storage, plus office and staff WC.
Outside, the south-east facing, fully lawned beer garden contains 8 picnic tables together with feature water fountain. There’s also plenty of private parking with spaces for 25 vehicles.
Well-suited to offering B&B accommodation to increase revenue, the property features a total of four, en-suite letting rooms. Situated on the ground floor with private entrance are a twin and a double, and on the first floor with side access are a double and family room – with double and bunk beds.
The first floor also contains the spacious owner’s accommodation to the rear of the property. Comprising kitchen, bathroom, and lounge/diner with views overlooking the surrounding countryside, one or two of its three double bedrooms (two en-suite) could be used to create further letting rooms.
Though currently closed for business, the pub offers many opportunities for the right buyer. With its Freehold available at a sale price of £350,000, the option of a new commercial lease is also on offer with rental incentives.
Jon Clyne, Director of agents, Charles Darrow, comments “Despite being closed, the property remains in good condition, with the previous tenant’s lease coming to an end. The property had previously traded at robust levels, with our clients happy to consider other business activities at the site, given the nature of the property. We are already experiencing excellent levels of interest, so prospective purchasers are asked to make themselves known”.
Thanks to the convenient location between Plymouth and Exeter, and its previous trading history, the relaxing Rising Sun Inn can give any new owner a fantastic lifestyle business in the heart of the Devon countryside.