A licensee who has transformed his pub from a
"derelict shell" to a thriving business hopes to sell the freehold for £1.4m.
Roger Butterworth of the Robin Hood in Brierley Gap near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, bought the pub in 1984. Although he is keeping the price of his purchase
22-years-ago close to his chest, vending agent GA Select's MD, Graham Allman, said: "It's a rags to riches tale for the pub. It has become legendary in the area."
The pub is on the side of a new link-road between the A1 and M1 and Allman believes it's ideally located to be developed as a branded food house and travel lodge-style operation.
"We expect heavy interest from all the major breweries and managed pubco operators. Though lapsed, planning permission had been granted for 30 guest bedrooms."
The property also features a lounge bar for 60 covers, a restaurant for 60 covers and two function rooms for 200 and 150 guests respectively.
There is also enough outside space for a marquee. Owners have use of a
four-bedroom flat.