HISTORIC VILLAGE PUB IN RURAL HEREFORDSHIRE PURCHASED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS

[Hereford Voice]

 

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Bateman Arms, a traditional pub in Shobdon, Herefordshire, which has been sold to local residents in the village.

Dating back to 1750, the Grade II listed pub was originally built by Sir James Bateman, former Lord Mayor of London. Steeped in rich history and charming character, the pub has long been a cherished part of the local community, offering a welcoming space for food, drink and socialising.

Situated in a prominent position on the B4362 main road through Shobdon, the pub also houses six ensuite letting bedrooms for overnight guests, and has a large beer garden.

The Bateman Arms has been sold by Coach House Inns, in order to focus their investment and attention on their other local site, The Riverside.

The Bateman Arms has been sold to Vannessa Lewis and Simon Jones, who grew up in the village and have a deep personal connection to the pub. Passionate about restoring it to its former glory, they plan to reopen with a refreshed offering and make The Bateman Arms the hub of village life, where locals and visitors can come together and enjoy great food and drink.

They commented, “We are excited to bring our vision of a traditional British pub to life and create a warm and welcoming space where the community can come together to enjoy hearty, quality food in a lively and friendly atmosphere. Our goal is to create a place that feels like home, where great conversation, classic pub fare, and genuine hospitality are always on tap.”

Harry Coughlin, Business Agent at Christie & Co, managed the sale and said, “The Bateman Arms is a beautiful historic building, and it is fantastic to see local residents Vannessa and Simon take the reins to continue running it as a community pub. Food-led pubs in this area perform very well, but it’s important to remember to look after your wet trade too, and create an environment where people can relax with a drink or meal. We look forward to seeing The Bateman Arms flourish under Vannessa and Simon’s ownership and wish them well.”

The Bateman Arms was sold off an asking price of £420,000.