Holywell: The Royal Oak pub is on the property market
The Royal Oak, located between Holywell and Greenfield, is up for sale at £295,000 through Celt Rowlands and Co.
It closed in January of last year, having previously been run by Emma Fletcher and her staff for nearly a decade.
According to the seller, The Royal Oak has built its reputation as a locals and tourists public house over the years.
They added: "In view of its prominent location next to The Greenfield Valley Heritage Park and a large number of residential dwellings and industrial units, the pub offers a superb opportunity for a new owner/operator to develop the business further with a hands on approach.
"The Royal Oak is being offered with vacant possession, with the business having closed down to the last tenant (10 years trading), coming to the natural end of the lease, and seeking a change in personal direction."
The pub's main bar area seats approximately 15 people and features part tiled and carpeted floor and an exposed ancient Oak cruck frame, as well as a pool and games area.
The raised upper restaurant area provides 23 covers and is 'pleasantly fitted' with period features, as well as a range of tables and chairs and fixed bench seating and an open fireplace.
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The Royal Oak's side lounge provides space for a further 18 covers and the potential snug bar can offer a further 10.
There is also a cellar, a ground floor kitchen area and ladies and gents toilets.
Also included in the sale is accommodation for the owner which offers; a sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom as well as two bedrooms and potentially a third/office space.
Externally, you will find a beer garden, a sizeable yard and extensive customer parking spaces.
For further information or to book a viewing, call Celt Rowlands and Co. on 01691 721953.
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