Summary - Vine Cottage, High Street, Goudhurst TN17 1AG
1 bed 1 bath Pub
Rare freehold Grade II Listed pub with function rooms and letting potential in central Goudhurst.
Grade II Listed village pub with strong historic character
Prominent corner position in Goudhurst; high village footfall potential
Large commercial kitchen, walk-in cold room; fixtures included
First-floor function rooms and staff accommodation; letting-room potential
Currently closed—trading figures available after formal viewing
Listed status restricts alterations; may increase refurbishment costs
Solid brick walls (likely uninsulated) and oil heating—upgrade likely needed
Small plot size; front and rear outside trading space for seating
The Vine Inn is a substantial Grade II Listed village pub occupying a prominent corner position in the heart of Goudhurst. The building retains strong historic character—timber frame, exposed beams and traditional brick—combined with extensive trading accommodation including two bar areas, separate dining rooms and a large commercial kitchen with walk-in cold room. A mature olive and the original vine enhance the attractive front and rear external trading spaces.
This freehold sale offers clear commercial potential for an operator or investor. The first floor provides a large Assembly Hall, private dining room and owner/staff accommodation (two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom), which have previously been used successfully as letting rooms. All trade fixtures and kitchen equipment are included in the asking price, so a purchaser can move quickly to reopen or repurpose the business.
Buyers must accept the material constraints. The building’s Grade II Listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate refurbishment. The property has solid brick walls with assumed lack of insulation and oil-fired boiler and radiators—upgrades to heating and thermal performance are likely needed. The business is currently closed; trading figures are available only after a formal viewing. Rateable value from April 2023 is £24,500.
Overall this is a character-rich village pub with substantial space, outside trading areas and letting-room potential. It will suit an experienced operator or investor comfortable working within listed-building constraints and prepared to invest in thermal, mechanical and cosmetic improvements to restore trading and capture the site’s village-centre footfall.
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