Chance to buy into a bit of history at the Barn

An historic pub which dates back to 1568 has come onto the market. The leasehold interest in the 16th-century Tudor Barn in Well Hall Road, Eltham, south east London, is on offer through Christie & Co. The outlet was recently renovated by English Heritage and is set in the beautiful Well Hall Pleasaunce Gardens, now a tourist attraction. The Tudor Barn and its associated moat are the surviving structures of Well Hall, which was built for Margaret Roper, daughter of Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More. The famous children's writer, Edith Nesbit, wrote The Railway Children in a house that stood on the site. The Tudor Barn has immense character, with brick fireplaces and exposed beams. The ground floor of the property comprises an open-plan bar with seating for 50 people, separate restaurant with seating for 40 people, catering kitchen, cool room and storage areas. The first floor is currently hired out for functions and parties for up to 150 people. The London office of property agents, Christie & Co, has been appointed to handle the sale of the Tudor Barn on behalf of the current lessee, who has operated the licensed premises under management for the last eight years. The property is owned by Greenwich Council and has been run as a restaurant for many years, but is now trading primarily as a public house. Paul Tallentyre, who is handling the sale from Christie & Co's London office, comments: "The Tudor Barn is a prominent landmark building, with great potential to increase trade now that the surrounding gardens have been developed into a tourist attraction. This is an excellent opportunity to take over the lease of this unique bar, restaurant and function venue, set in a newly-restored Tudor building within tranquil parkland. We anticipate a high level of interest from a range of buyers." The property is held on a free-of-tie, 25-year lease from the Greenwich Council and the asking price is £250,000.