Sussex Country Pub for Sale

Grade II Listed Coach and Horses Pub Brought to Market in the High Weald

The Coach and Horses, a charming Grade II listed pub and restaurant situated within the High Weald National Landscape, has been brought to market through leisure property specialists Fleurets.

The historic stone-built property occupies a picturesque rural location in the stunning countryside between the villages of Danehill and Chelwood Gate.

The pub features a range of characterful trading areas, with exposed beams and period features throughout, including a restaurant accommodating 26 covers, a bar/dining area with 16 covers and a public bar with capacity for 10 customers. The first floor provides private accommodation together with a former function room.

Externally, the property benefits from extensive gardens accommodating approximately 100 covers, together with a rear patio terrace for around 30 customers and customer parking for approximately 20 vehicles.

The Coach and Horses has been owned and operated by the current proprietors for almost 28 years. During their tenure, the pub has established a strong reputation for quality food, locally sourced produce, local ales and ciders, whilst retaining the charm and character of a traditional village pub.

The owners have now taken the decision to retire, creating an opportunity for a new owner to build upon the pub's established reputation. Currently operated as a lifestyle business with limited opening hours, there is scope to extend trading, increase turnover and develop additional revenue streams, including potential letting accommodation.

Owners of The Coach and Horses, Ian and Catherine, commented on the sale: "The Coach and Horses has been a huge part of our lives for nearly three decades. Whilst tenants at The Sloop Inn, we used to come up to The Coach and Horses on our nights off for a drink in the beautiful garden and would often say that if we ever had the chance to buy a freehold pub, this would be it. Thankfully, that dream became a reality almost 28 years ago.

"We quickly built up a reputation for serving not only excellent food using, wherever possible, local produce, but also top-quality local ales and cider, while retaining the charm of a traditional local pub.

"Whilst we have loved our time here, now in our 60s, we feel it is the right time for us to retire and make way for new ideas and energy."

Nick Earee, Divisional Director of Fleurets South, added: "The Coach and Horses is a wonderful freehold country pub opportunity in one of Sussex's most desirable rural locations. Having been successfully operated by the current owners for almost 28 years, it offers a strong trading foundation alongside genuine opportunities to develop the business and the property to enhance turnover and profitability. We expect interest from a broad range of buyers seeking a characterful village pub with an established reputation and significant potential."

The freehold interest in The Coach and Horses is being offered for sale through Fleurets with a guide price of £695,000.

For further information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Fleurets Divisional Director Nick Earee on 07836 541790 or nick.earee@fleurets.com