Summary - STONE CLOSE MAIN STREET DENT SEDBERGH LA10 5QL
5 bed 1 bath Pub
Characterful trading pub with clear income and improvement potential for experienced buyers.
Grade II listed 16th‑century inn with original exposed beams and character features
Reported net sales approximately £180,000 per annum
Four trading letting rooms; potential to operate an additional room
Established tourist market; letting tariffs £75–£90 per night
Trade garden and off‑street parking included; small plot size
Title complexity: long historic leases; virtual freehold structure to note
Listing status restricts alterations and may increase refurbishment costs
Single bathroom only; some modernization likely required to maximise income
Set in the picture-postcard valley of Dentdale, this Grade II listed 16th-century inn combines historic character with proven trading performance. The Sun Inn is a wet-led public house with a cosy, traditional interior, exposed beams and roaring-fire appeal, currently supported by both locals and walkers. Net sales are reported at around £180,000 per year and the business includes established short‑stay accommodation and on‑site parking.
The property offers immediate income and clear upside. There are four currently traded letting rooms with scope to operate an additional room and reintroduce food service to increase takings. The garden and off‑street parking support trade and tourist bookings; letting tariffs currently range from £75–£90 per night.
Buyers should note material considerations: the building is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may add cost and complexity to any refurbishment. Title is held by very long leases dating from the 18th century (1,000‑year lease and a separate 959‑year lease for yard/garden), and the listing status will require specialist consent for works. There is one bathroom shown and some parts may need upkeep or modernisation to unlock full potential.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Yorkshire Dales inn within the National Park, attractive to visitor markets and locals alike. It will suit an experienced publican or investor seeking a character bolthole with identifiable improvement routes and long‑term stability in a low‑crime, well‑connected village location.
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