The Crown Inn, 1 Coston Road, Sproxton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14

For sale by Auction.

The auction will take place over two days, commencing on 25 November 2026. Properties will be allocated to either Day 1 or Day 2 when the catalogue is finalised. The specific auction date and lot number for this property will be confirmed once the catalogue has been published.

A substantial country inn extending to approximately 370 Sq M (4,080 Sq Ft) on a site of approximately 0.16 Hectares (0.39 Acres). The property has suffered fire damage to the ground floor and has been stripped back to shell condition, with the upper floors requiring some refurbishment.

The property is situated in an affluent village setting between Melton Mowbray (9 miles) and Grantham (10 miles) and is just 6 miles from the A1.

The ground floor accommodation would comprise bar areas, kitchen, restaurant area for circa 40 covers, beer store and w/c's. To the first floor there is a two bedroom manager/owner flat with kitchen, living room and bathroom together with three ensuite letting rooms.

To the rear of the property are outdoor patio and seating areas together with a large parking area.

The property provides an opportunity to bring a popular village inn back into use and maximise the potential of the building. Alternatively, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, the property could be converted to an alternative use such as a private residence and has the potential for development to the rear.

Ground Floor: Open plan bar areas, kitchen, restaurant, beers store and w/c's
First Floor: Two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, three ensuite letting rooms

Business Rates: The property has been removed from the Rating List.

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.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneers fees apply, and are payable immediately upon exchange of contracts:

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

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.8% inc. VAT of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £2,400 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

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