Property round-up

• The Old Castle​ in Weymouth, is close to the Sands Foot beach and has a three diamond rating with the local tourist board. The pub has recently been refurbished and the five en-suite letting rooms have been upgraded.

The pub has a strong local following as well as a seasonal tourist trade. It has an open plan bar, large trade garden and private accommodation with two bedrooms. It is available on a 10-year Enterprise lease dating from 1999 at a current rent of £17,600 per annum. The lease is fully repairing and insuring with a tie on beer, lager and alcopops with a split on fruit machine income.

• Price:​ £85,000 leasehold
• Agent:​ Bettesworths
• Tel:​ 01803 212142

The Malt Shovel Inn​ in Gaydon, East Midlands, is a two-storey, stone built property with a single-storey brick-built extension. The front entrance leads to a 34-cover restaurant, a bar and a stage with sofas.

The food-led operation has been featured in both the 2004 and 2005 Good Food Pub Guides. The property is situated just off junction 12 of the M40 making it easily accessible from Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Banbury and Leamington Spa.

• Price:​ £165,000 leasehold
• Agent:​ Fleurets
• Tel:​ 0121 236 5252

Traditional alehouse the Sun Inn​ at Chipping in Lancashire (left), is on the market.

Situated in a rural location, it has a stone exterior and well-established links to local activities through its darts, pool and football teams. It also has a games lounge. The pub is renowned for its food among local walkers who use the facilities as a stopping point.

• Price:​ £150,000 leasehold
• Agent:​ Christie & Co
• Tel:​ 0161 833 3311

The Wheatsheaf​ in High Ongar, Essex, is situated between the affluent areas of Chelmsford and Brentwood. It has four main trading areas with exposed timbers and wood panelling, kitchen facilities and two-bedroom owner's accommodation. The pub has a garden for functions. It only operates on a 47-week year with nine to 10 sessions a week but had an income of £352,000 for the year to January 2004.

• Price:​ £189,000 leasehold
• Agent:​ Guy Simmonds
• Tel:​ 01603 761380

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