Pick of the pubs

Five miles from Salisbury, the Hook and Glove in Farley, Wiltshire, is a traditional community pub and comes with a free-of-tie lease. The detached...

Five miles from Salisbury, the Hook and Glove in Farley, Wiltshire, is a traditional community pub and comes with a free-of-tie lease. The detached property, set in substantial grounds, has a cosy main bar, pretty 30-cover restaurant, games room, extensive gardens with boules terrains, camping areas and a large car park. Owner's accommodation includes three bedrooms.

  • Price: £49,500 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Guy Simmonds
  • Tel: 01332 865112

Located on the busy A259 between Hythe and Sandgate, the Fountain in Seabrook, Kent comprises an 'L' shaped lounge bar, raised 50-cover dining area and separate pool playing area. Outside is a patio, spacious garden and parking for up to 15 vehicles. Owner's accommodation includes four bedrooms. The pub has a wet and dry mix and there is the potential to further develop the food offering.

  • Price: £95,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Fleurets
  • Tel: 01273 429500

The Grove Inn in Pentre, Shrewsbury is a detached pub, currently closed and in need of refurbishment. The property, set in several acres of the Shropshire countryside, has two bars, a restaurant area, a games room plus catering kitchen and four en-suite letting bedrooms. Outside is a car park, beer garden and paddocks and owner's accommodation includes four bedrooms. The business has no fixtures or fittings.

  • Price: £375,000 (freehold)
  • Agent: Humberstones
  • Tel: 0121 678 7788

This week's hot property

Situated midway between the pretty Dartmoor town of Okehampton and the Cornish town of Launceston the Harris Arms, at Portgate, Devon is a classic country pub.

Packed with character it has low ceilings, exposed timbers and fireplaces. The property has a bar, a modern dining room and a decked patio area with extensive views and a three bedroom owner's apartment. Planning permission for a conservatory, a conversion of owner's accommodation the letting rooms and a detached house in the grounds is in place.

  • Price: £620,000 (freehold)
  • Agent: Colliers Robert Barry
  • Tel: 01752 664499