The Queens Head Bar & Restaurant, Church Lane, Kirkby-La-Thorpe, Sleaford NG34 9NU

This property has been postponed from the auction on 26 February 2026, but remains available. We expect the property to be re-entered into a future auction soon. Please contact the auctioneers for further information.

A freehold vacant former pub/restaurant with garden and parking area set on a total site of 0.23 acres (0.09 hectares). Internally the accommodation is welcoming and well presented, arranged over ground and first floors and extending to 342 Sq.M (3,681 Sq.Ft) (source EPC). The ground floor comprises the main commercial element with a bar area, lounge / dining restaurant and catering kitchen whilst the floor floor details a separately accessed three bedroom flat / owners accommodation. The sale provides an excellent opportunity for continued use as a pub & restaurant destination or alternatively could be suitable for re-development, subject to any necessary consents. Externally to the rear of the property there is a garden area and generous car park allowing for approximately 18 vehicles.

The property fronts onto the A17 in the popular semi-rural village of Kirkby-la-Thorpe just 2.5 miles from nearby Sleaford.

First Floor
Kitchen - 2.24m x 1.7m
Office - 3.87m x 2.5m
Locker Room - 4.34m x 3.7m
Other - 3.8m x 3.5m
Other - 2.6m x 1.9m
Ground Floor
Main Entrance - 3.5m x 6.6m
Bar Area - 7.3m x 4m
Conservatory - 7.4m 5.3m
Rear of Bar Area - 4.6m x 3.6m
Pump Room - 4.6m x 3m
Toilet Block - 4.5m x 3.6m
Seating Area - 6.4m x 4.1m
2nd Seating Area - 7.9m x 3.4m
3rd Seating Area - 3.6m x 3.8m
Commercial Kitchen 3.4m x 3.7m
Utility Room - 2.5m x 2n
Storage Room - 2m x 1.5m
Food Prep Room 5m x 2.4m

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: C

Terms:
Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

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• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

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