Traditional Leicestershire country pub to go under the hammer with Bond Wolfe

A traditional village pub and restaurant in the Leicestershire countryside is set to feature in our next auction on Thursday 10 September.

The Staff of Life in Mowsley, near Lutterworth, is an attractive two-storey country inn occupying a site of approximately 0.23 acres and will be offered with a guide price* of £295,000.

The property is being sold on behalf of fixed charge receivers and is currently closed, offering an opportunity to reopen the premises as a traditional country pub and restaurant or explore alternative uses, subject to planning permission.

The site has a long history as a village inn, with the original Staff of Life dating back to the mid-1700s.

Ian Tudor, Commercial Auction Director at Bond Wolfe, said:

“Set in an idyllic countryside location, The Staff of Life is a characterful vacant freehold pub and restaurant with private living accommodation, outdoor trading areas and its own car park.

“Although the pub is currently closed, the furniture and kitchen equipment associated with its recent use will be included as part of the sale.

“The property has served the local community for generations and provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to reopen it as a country pub and restaurant.

“Alternatively, the size of the site and accommodation may lend itself to a variety of other uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.”

The traditional village inn is arranged over split levels and provides a combination of bar and dining areas with flagstone and timber flooring.

Character features include an open fireplace, bench seating and a central bar servery, while the trading accommodation is supported by a commercial kitchen and separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s WCs.

On the upper floor is private living accommodation comprising a landing, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom with WC, together with central heating.

Outside, the property benefits from attractive seating areas to the front and rear, including terrace and decking areas, together with a gravel-surfaced car park to the rear.

Viewing is strictly by appointment with our auction team.

Mowsley is an attractive rural village approximately 11 miles south of Leicester city centre, nine miles east of Lutterworth and six miles west of Market Harborough.

Despite its countryside setting, the village benefits from convenient access to the wider road network via the A14 and A6, together with the M1 and M6 motorways.

The Staff of Life will be among the lots appearing in our next auction, which starts at 8.30am on Thursday 10 September.

The auction will be live-streamed via our website, with remote bidding available by proxy, telephone or internet.

For more details and to register to bid visit our auction properties page, email auctions@bondwolfe.com or call 0121 312 1212.

*Each property is subject to a reserve price which may differ from the guide price. Please refer to the Important Information and legal pack(s) for further information and any additional fees which may apply.