Characterful former country inn

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History

• First listed on Cornerlot 14 Oct 2026.

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About the lot

Freehold hotel lot in Newton Abbot. Offered vacant, so there's no income from day one.

Lot 151, Commercial Development. Characterful former country inn. 4 en-suite letting bedrooms. 3 bedroom owners apartment. Beer garden and substantial car park. Site approximately 0.57 acres. Potential for range of other commercial and residential uses, subject to planning. Vacant. EPC Rating: D. A characterful freehold former country inn, set in an attractive rural position at Woodland, near Ashburton, on the edge of Dartmoor. Believed to date back to 1876, the property retains a wealth of period features, including exposed beams and open fireplaces. The business has now closed and the property is offered with vacant possession, with the fixtures and fittings included within the sale. The property will appeal to operators wishing to reopen it as a pub, restaurant or inn, however, its size, layout and rural setting also lend it to a range of other commercial and residential uses, subject to planning and any other necessary consents. Auctioneer notes: We understand that the property continues to benefit from a Premises Licence. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to its status with Teignbridge District Council. Interested parties should refer to the auction legal pack for full details of the extent of the site. Occupancy: Vacant possession upon completion. Accommodation: Ground floor Entrance hallway, porch dining area, open-plan lounge bar and dining room with two open fireplaces, substantial central wooden bar servery, snug with pool table area and access to the service courtyard, ladies and gents w.c.'s, commercial kitchen with non-slip flooring, stainless steel work surfaces and extraction, dry store, glass store and large storage room, office, staff w.c/ boiler room and linen store, 2 x ground-floor rooms with a private entrance: 1 x twin en-suite and 1 x double en-suite First floor 2 x letting rooms accessed to the side: 1 x family room en-suite and 1 x double en-suite, owners accommodation comprising living/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with en suites, further double bedroom, bathroom with w.c. Outside The property occupies a site of approximately 0.57 acres. There is a lawned beer garden with a central water feature, a paved service courtyard and a substantial car park. Tenure: Freehold Occupancy: Vacant possession upon completion General: Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding. Address: The Rising Sun, Woodland, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 7JT