A HAMPSHIRE country pub in a sleepy village is up for sale.
The Crown Inn in King's Somborne, near Stockbridge, is listed on Savills' website with a guide price of £450,000.
Landlord Judith Evans told the Chronicle, however, that the pub, owned by Punch Pubs, has already been on the market for five years.
She said: "We have a lease that still extends [should the pub change owners]. In December we'll have been here 18 years."
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Judith wanted to stress that the pub will be running as normal.
The Crown serves lunches and dinners, as well as Sunday roasts and meals for special occasions such as Christmas.
The property is currently being rented for just north of £45,000 per annum.
Savills said: "The property was built in 1753 and comprises a Grade II Listed, two-storey semi-detached building, with single-storey extension to the left elevation. The Crown Inn has painted and rendered mock Tudor elevations beneath a thatched roof.
"Externally there is a beer garden to the side with seating for approximately 30 customers. There are some additional picnic benches provided to the front of the property also. The car park to the left of the pub, provides parking for approximately 13 vehicles.
"The property is located in the village of King Somborne, Hampshire, 12.2 kilometres (7.6 miles) west of Winchester, 21.5 kilometres (13.4 miles) east of Salisbury, and 14.7 kilometres (9.1 miles) south of Andover.
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"The Crown Inn is situated in the village of King's Somborne fronting Romsey Road which provides access to neighbouring villages. The property is located in a semi-rural residential area with local facilities including Kings Somborne Parish Church, King's Somborne Village Hall and Kings Somborne CofE Primary School.
"Internally the public house is cosy in its layout with a number of interconnecting trade rooms. The right-hand side of the pub features the bar servery and public bar area. Two more formal dining areas are located to the left. WC’s are also provided adjacent to this area. The kitchen and cellar are positioned at the rear of the ground floor. The first floor comprises of an office/lounge, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom."
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