Clun Road, Aston-on-Clun, Craven Arms, SY7

The Kangaroo Inn is a very well presented and lovingly kept country pub/restaurant dating back in parts to 1740, and has been owned and operated by the current owners successfully for around 24 years. It sits on approx 0.39 Acres of ground with delightful beer gardens and large car park to the side. The property itself is set back on the B4368 having a prominent position on the road to Clun. The area is beautiful and it attracts a large number of tourists and visitors along with day trippers due to the stunning rural scenery, walks and pretty market towns nearby. The town of Craven Arms & Ludlow are close by and offer a wide range of amenities to include good road and rail access to Hereford, Worcester & Shrewsbury.

The property itself is very well presented and has had considerable investment over the years and comprises in brief of two character bars, 3 stand alone dining/drinking areas, with flagstone flooring, wood burners fitted providing a cosy feel to the games room and the main seating/dining areas. The pub will comfortably seat upto 30 customers with dining/seating for an additional 16 diners, offering a more intimate dining experience. With further scope to improve and or expand the catering/dining business.

The property also boasts very well fitted and appointed ladies and gents toilets, which have been recently refurbished to a very good standard, with character fittings.

The catering kitchen offers the usually fitments including Altro non slip flooring, partly tiled/sealed walls, with stainless steel fittings. Adjacent to the kitchen is an additional room with is divided to offer a serving hatch to the garden for outside dining, the second section is used for storage and as a freezer storage room, there is also a beer cellar at ground floor level with good delivery access to the rear.

The owners accommodation is extensive and well laid out, it offers generously proportioned rooms laid over a single storey with 4-5 bedrooms, a living room, a refurbished bathroom with fitted bath with shower, WC and wash hand basin. It is a lovely light and airy space with large windows offering views to the front and rear over the gardens and open countryside to the front.

Outside the property offers a wide range of amenities to include a pretty and extensive private beer garden. This area is accessed from the main bar, with paved seating areas, an outside Oak framed Arbour which is used for dispensing food and drinks. The area can cater for around 100 customers. The garden is quiet and set away form the road and offers a very pleasant environment to socialise with friends. The car park is located to the side and has ample customer parking and a very useful detached double timber garage and a tucked away storage area which doubles as a log store.

The Business - The clients have been trading successfully since 1999 and have established a very healthy trade, with regular customers and clients along with tourist trade, and is a credit to them. The property is very well presented and has been improved significantly over the years to offer a superb opportunity to purchase a great rural business, with further scope to improve the trade if required. Figures and accounts are available upon request from interested buyers only. The price will include fixtures and fittings, and any goodwill, with stock at valuation, upon time of take over.

In summary Kangaroo Inn offers a wonderful opportunity for the right buyers to blend both country living with running your own business in a beautiful part of the country. The business is ready to take over and continue to trade and has the ability to expand if required, with great owners accommodation located on site. The agents strongly recommend early viewing to appreciate the opportunity on offer.

Directions - From Carven Arms leave along the Clun road and continue to follow the road for sometime. When you get to the village of Aston-on-Clun the pub can be located on the left hand side.

Services - We understand that the property is connected to mains water, electricity, LPG gas and private drainage.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council.

Viewing Arrangements - Viewing is strictly via an appointment with the agents.

Games Room

Main Seating and Bar Area

Dining Area

Rear Lobby/Commercial Kitchens

Ladies and Gents Toilets

Dining Room

Lounge (flat)

Bedroom One (flat)

Bedroom Two (flat)

Bedroom Three (flat)

Bedroom Four (flat)

Office & Family Bathroom (flat)