Popular Destination Pub On The Edge Of Dartmoor For Sale
Within touching distance of Dartmoor, The Welcome Stranger sits on the outskirts of Liverton village overlooking Haytor rocks on the horizon, just 3 miles away as the crow flies. With the pub’s Freehold and sizeable plot now on the market, its sale offers plenty of opportunities.
Coach house dining
Built as a coaching inn and named the New Inn in the 18th century, The Welcome Stranger—renamed in the 1950s—has more than a dash of Devon history written into it. The substantial, pitched roof property extends over 3-storeys with the main, ground floor lounge bar containing two feature fireplaces and a woodburning stove with seating for (50) customers.
The wooden bar is extensively equipped and offers three real ales on handpump. With easy access to the commercial kitchen, split between prep/wash and main kitchen, it comes fully equipped with ancillary storage.
The main restaurant fills the adjoining former coach house and comfortably seats (54) covers. Spacious and light, it’s been refurbished to an exceptional standard and features the original vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows, woodburning stove, and access to the courtyard beer garden for (30).
Extra potential revenue
Outside, there’s a larger beer garden complete with children’s play area and additional picnic table seating. Additional storage and covered walk-in fridges all feature, together with extensive customer parking and private parking for a number of vehicles.
Covering the first floor of the property, together with access to a private sun terrace and rear garden, spacious owner’s accommodation includes a lounge/diner and two double en-suite bathrooms, one with extended views towards Dartmoor. The second floor includes a further two double bedrooms (one en-suite) which have the potential to be let on a B&B basis.
As the property sits on a 1.5-acre plot, there are other possible revenue streams attached to the sale, including using a section of the grounds as a seasonal campsite. Directly opposite, there’s an additional field of C. 1.6-acres included in the sale (room for a pony!).
Freehold saleÂ
With a Freehold sale price of £625,000, the pub’s location, robust figures, and additional revenue potential all add up to a compelling purchase for the right buyer. Coming to market for the first time in six years, interest is growing, and viewing is highly recommended.Â