Description
Nestled in the charming village of Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, this charming Grade II listed Public House offers a fantastic business opportunity as well as living accommodation. The property is sold with a fitted commercial kitchen and has been at the heart of the community for a great number of years.
Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 21 May 2026 at The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property - A spacious and charming public house with character features, and an excellent range of spaces, offering a versatile business opportunity. The property comprises entrance hall, customer WCs, a bar area, two dining areas with capacity for over 50 covers, function room, cellar, commercial kitchen and office on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is a South East facing beer garden and customer car park. The property is being sold as seen including the furniture and fully equipped kitchen with walk-in fridge, ready for trading.
Situation - Bishops Caundle is a delightful village on an elevated ridge overlooking Blackmore Vale countryside. There is a historic village church, village shop and post office, primary school, village hall and garage with shop. Sherborne Town Centre lies approximately 6 miles to the West, offering a wide variety of individual shops and two supermarkets. Sherborne further offers a mainline train line to London Waterloo/Exeter.
Agents Notes - The property is in flood risk zone 1. The property lies within a conservation area. We have been informed by the vendors that asbestos is present on the store room roof. The property is not being sold as a current business entity but selected fixtures and fittings will be included, including furniture and kitchen fittings, please refer to the legal pack for further information and a full inventory. There are various planning application in the local area, please refer to Dorset Council planning portal for further information. The property is subject to VAT. There is an overage in favour of Hall & Woodhouse Limited triggered by a change of use to residential for a period of 25 years commencing on the 22nd September 2011, please refer to the legal pack for further information.
What3words - ///lush.princely.glow
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. LGP. As at 05/03/2026: Ultra fast broadband is available (Source: Ofcom), there is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Future Rateable Value from 1 April 2026: £11,750
Solicitors - Chubb Bulleid Solicitors
Street BA16 0HA
01458 844102
laura_maden@chubb-bulleid.co.uk
Viewings - Please contact Sturminster Auction Department 01258 473766
