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£329,950

Chapel Street, Mow Cop

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • FREEHOLD, TRADITIONAL PUB WITH HUGE POTENTIAL
  • BAR & TWO LOUNGES SEATING UP TO 60 GUESTS
  • GAMES ROOM WITH FLEXIBLE USE FOR DINING OR ENTERTAINMENT
  • FULLY EQUIPPED CATERING KITCHEN & DRY STORE
  • OUTDOOR BEER PATIO WITH COVERED SMOKING SHELTER
  • TWO SELF-CONTAINED RENTAL FLATS PROVIDING INCOME
  • STRONG COMMUNITY PRESENCE WITH LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE
  • PRIME LOCATION ON CHESHIRE–STAFFORDSHIRE BORDER

Description

FOR SALE: The Crown Inn – A Charming, Characterful Freehouse with Huge PotentialLocation: Nestled at the heart of a vibrant community on the picturesque border of Cheshire and Staffordshire, The Crown Inn is a well-established, free-of-tie traditional pub that offers both charm and opportunity.Business Opportunity:
This beloved local gem comes with two self-contained rental flats above, providing a steady income stream. With food currently served only on Friday to Sunday evenings, there’s massive scope to expand trading hours and introduce a full dining experience throughout the week.Interior Highlights: Bar & Seating Area – Comfortably seats 30 guests in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Two Lounges – Additional seating for 30, perfect for relaxed gatherings or private events. Games Room – Currently home to a pool table and dart boards, with space for 16. Could be repurposed for dining, entertainment, or themed nights.Facilities Include: Fully equipped catering kitchen Dry food store and prep room Two W.C.s Outdoor beer patio with a covered smoking shelter Private car park for 8–9 vehiclesOpening Hours: Mon–Wed: 5:00pm – 11:00pm Thu–Fri: 5:00pm – 12:00am Saturday: 2:00pm – 12:00am Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:00pmWhy Buy?
The Crown Inn is more than a pub—it's a cornerstone of the community. With a loyal customer base, a strong reputation, and untapped potential, this is a rare chance to take over a thriving business and make it your own. Whether you're an experienced publican or an ambitious entrepreneur, this is a golden opportunity to grow a hospitality business in a prime location.Reason for Sale: Owner is retiring, making this a perfect time for a new chapter in The Crown Inn’s story.Financial Information:
Detailed rental income and turnover figures will be provided upon viewing. The current owner prefers to share this confidential information directly with serious prospective buyers to ensure privacy and discretion.

MAIN ENTRANCE

To side of building to:

PORCH

Door to:

'L'-SHAPED GAMES ROOM

Pool table area. Doors to W.C.'s, dining seating area, outside seating area and beer garden.

ENCLOSED DARTS AREA

LOUNGE/DINING SEATING AREA 1

Doors to back of bar and catering kitchen opening up to:

LOUNGE/DINING SEATING AREA 2

BAR/DINING SEATING AREA 3

Bare counter and back bar to one end. Multi fuel cast iron fire place set within brick chimney.

CATERING KITCHEN

Fitted with a range of laminated base and eye level units with tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel tables. Large extractor system with cooking appliances below. Tiled floor. Door to:

PREP ROOM/WASHING UP

Fitted with a range of laminated base and eye level units with tiled splashbacks. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit. Integrated washing machine. Tiled floor.

W.C.s

Male

Urinal. Tiled walls and floor. Wash hand basin. Door to cubical with low level W.C.

Female

Two inset wash hand basins. Two cubicles with low level W.C.'s. Tiled walls. Make up or other counter with mirrors above.

Outside

SMOKING AREA

Constructed of timber with timber bench. Laminated roof panels.

BEER GARDEN

Flagged patio with 4 timber picnic tables. Access to:

REAR PRIVATE CAR PARK

Space for 8/9 vehicles. Accessed via Church Street.

Flat 1

SEPARATE ENTRANCE

Composite door to:

DINING AREA

PVCu double glazed window. Radiator.

KITCHEN

PVCu double glazed window. Fitted with base and eye level units incorporating breakfast bar, hob and oven with extractor over. Space for under unit white goods. Tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Tiled floor.

LOBBY

Door to boiler cupboard. Door to:

BATHROOM

PVCU double glazed opaque window. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and separate shower enclosure. Partly tiled walls. Radiator. Tiled floor.

LOUNGE

PVCu double glazed window. Fire surround. Door to lobby. Door to:

BEDROOM

PVCu double glazed windows to three aspects. Brick fireplace. Radiator.

Flat 2

ENTRANCE

PVCu double glazed door to:

KITCHEN/DINER

Velux roof light. PVCu double glazed window. Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with built in breakfast bar. Electric hob with oven below and extractor above. Space for under unit white goods. Tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Fitted storage cupboard. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM ONE

PVCu double glazed window. Radiator.

INNER HALL

Door to:

LOUNGE

PVCu double glazed window. Fireplace. Radiator.

BATHROOM

PVCu double glazed opaque window. White suite comprising: Low level W.C., wash hand basin tub bath and large shower enclosure. Tiled walls and floor.

BEDROOM TWO

PVCu double glazed window. Radiator. Door to walk in cupboard.

TENURE

Freehold (subject to solicitor's verification).

RATEABLE VALUE

£4,300.

VAT

Not applicable.

SERVICES

All mains services are connected (although not tested)

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through sole selling agent TIMOTHY A BROWN

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-09-04

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
63 D
73 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

330 Mbps

Ultrafast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming
  • Video calls
  • Home working

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School317 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Castle Primary School680 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kidsgrove Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    156
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Scholar Green Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Community school
  • Thursfield Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    315
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Kidsgrove Secondary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    394
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The King's CofE Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    732
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • James Bateman Middle School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Biddulph High School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    746
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ormiston Horizon Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,029
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Whitehill Kidsgrove, Kidsgrove1 mile
Morrisons Daily Scholar Green Congleton Road, Scholar Green1.1 miles
Tesco Stoke, Kidsgrove1.4 miles

GP surgery

Greenmoss Medical Centre1 mile

Pharmacy

Well1.4 miles

Hospital

Congleton War Memorial Hospital3.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field139 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Kidsgrove Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Crown Inn PH35 metres

Typical drive times

Alsager11 min · 3.9 miles
Biddulph10 min · 3.4 miles
Congleton13 min · 6.6 miles
Kidsgrove7 min · 2.6 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)20 min · 9.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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