Property description

A successful detached Coaching Inn situated between Bruton and Castle Cary. The property offers substantial bar and dining areas, skittle alley, two beer gardens, three ensuite guest rooms and a three bedroom owners flat with period features. The property is freehold with no onward chain.

DESCRIPTION A substantial period Coaching Inn successfully run by the current owners is now available, freehold, offering huge potential to new owners. Dating back to the 1600's the property has a wealth of character and period features but benefits from not being Listed. The Bell Inn is popular amongst locals with a large bar area and restaurant that currently seats 36. Additional features such as the pool table and skittle alley add to the appeal of the pub.
The Bell Inn briefly comprises of;
Bar and Restaurant - Welcoming bar area with seating and woodburner in an Inglenook fireplace. Seating for 36 diners along with a gas fire and views of the village church. There is a pool table area which could be used as extra dining should it be needed. The skittle alley has huge potential for conversion to holiday lets/guest rooms subject to relevant planning but currently serves as a popular function room. There is a courtyard area currently used as a beer garden along with another lawned beer garden overlooking fields. The kitchens/beer cellers/laundry are all adequate for the size of the property and fully equipped.
Upstairs the property offers three en-suite double guest rooms which are currently offered at £70 per night.
The private accommodation consists of a well equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room, large family bathroom and three bedrooms all finished to a good standard. There is also a shower room off the kitchen. The majority of the private accommodation contain period features such as wooden beams.

OUTSIDE The property is approached from Bruton Road and has a private car park providing off road parking and easy access. There is a courtyard beer garden (partly under cover) through the large wooden doors and which would have originally been the Coach entrance. There is also a lawned beer garden to the rear of the property overlooking countryside. There are a number of small outbuildings currently used for storage.

LOCATION The Bell Inn is located on the edge of the village of Evercreech opposite the church. Evercreech is a large village providing many amenities such as a Cooperative, Bakery, Pharmacy, Motor Repair Garage, Doctors Surgery and a Primary School.
Evercreech is situated Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary and Bruton with access from the A371. Bath and Bristol are to the north and the A303 London to south-west road at Wincanton and Sparkford. There is a main line train service at Castle Cary. There is a bus service to Shepton Mallet and Yeovil. It is only four miles to Bruton with its excellent schooling along with Wells Cathedral in Wells and Millfield at Glastonbury and Street.

DIRECTIONS From Castle Cary take the A371 towards Shepton Mallet; proceed through Southwood and turn right onto Leighton Lane shortly after a sharp left hand bend. At the end of the road turn right onto the B3081. Follow the road round and The Bell Inn will be on your left hand side opposite the church.

LOCAL AUTHORITY South Somerset District Council, Brympton Way, Yeovil - 01935 462462

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas

HEATING Gas fired central heating

COUNCIL TAX BAND 'B'

TENURE Freehold

VIEWING Strictly through Cooper and Tanner on 01963 350327 or 01749 372200

Property Features :

• Successful village Coaching Inn
• Village walk-in trade
• Substantial detached property
• Period Features
• Skittle alley and pool table