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£450,000Pub for sale
The Railway Inn, Forden, Welshpool, SY21 8NN
Pub
5246
Features and description
- Traditional public house with main bar & lounge (approx. 772 sq ft) and restaurant/dining area (approx. 480 sq ft)
- Fully equipped commercial kitchen (approx. 199 sq ft) with ancillary storage and cellar
- Five en-suite letting bedrooms plus separate owner/manager accommodation
- Customer WC facilities, car park, and well-maintained beer garden
- Total gross internal floor area approx. 5,246 sq ft (487 m²)
Description
The Railway Inn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and well-regarded public house in the sought-after village of Forden. This detached property has been under the same ownership for approximately 10 years and is only offered for sale reluctantly due to the proprietor’s ill health.
The property comprises a traditional public house with a welcoming bar and lounge, a restaurant/dining area, commercial kitchen, and associated storage and customer facilities. On the first floor, there are five well-appointed letting rooms, each with en-suite facilities, providing a valuable income stream alongside the pub trade.
Externally, the Railway Inn benefits from a generously sized car park, beer garden and private outdoor space, all well maintained and offering flexibility for events or additional trading opportunities.
The business is fully licensed and currently trades during core hours, with the proprietor traditionally closing in January and February. This presents significant potential for growth, as trading could be extended throughout the year, and the licence allows scope for expanding operating hours, hosting events, or further developing the accommodation side of the business.
This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a successful, well-established business with a loyal customer base, substantial potential for growth, and versatile accommodation, ideal for an experienced operator or investor.
Location
Prominently positioned in the attractive village of Forden, this property benefits from strong local amenities and excellent connectivity. Forden sits close to Welshpool at the foot of Long Mountain, with convenient access to key routes and transport hubs serving Mid Wales and the Welsh Borders.
Key Location Highlights
• Excellent access to A490 with links to the A483/A458 for routes to Welshpool
and Shrewsbury
• Welshpool railway station nearby with regular services to Shrewsbury,
Birmingham and Mid Wales
• Local bus connections to Welshpool, Montgomery and Churchstoke
• Within easy reach of Welshpool’s and Newtown's industrial and commercial hubs and Mid
Wales employment centres
• Close to Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport for general aviation and air
ambulance services
• Strong rural economy supported by tourism, agriculture and local enterprise
across Powys
Forden’s blend of village setting and transport reach makes it a practical base for guests and operators alike, close to Welshpool’s rail, airport and employment areas, and within easy driving of Shrewsbury and the Marches. The location underpins both day-to-day trade and longer-term growth potential.
Business Summary
The business is only reluctantly offered for sale due to the ill health of the owner. The public house has been owned by the proprietor for approximately 10 years and offers a range of income from wet and dry sales and letting room income from the 5 letting rooms. The business is run by the proprietor with three part time staff further details are available from the selling agents upon request.
The current trading hours of the business are;
Monday and Tuesday 4pm to 11pm
Wednesday 12- 2pm and 4pm- 11pm
Thursday- Sunday 12-11pm
The business is fully licenced and offers significant potential. It should be noted that the proprietor currently closes the business for the months of January and February. Detailed audited accounts relating to the business are available from the selling agents upon request. A viewing of the property is recommended to appreciate it full potential.
Fixtures & Fittings
A detailed inventory of fixtures and fittings included in the sale is available from the selling agents upon request.
Services
The following services are understood to be connected to the property mains water, electricity and drainage. The property has oil fired central heating and LPG for cooking.
Planning
Prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries. The property is understood to benefit from its use as a public house and letting
accommodation falling in Use Class Sui Generis. The property has a large site area and could potentially please lend itself to a variety of uses
subject to statutory consents. The property is fully licenced.
Local Authority
Powys County Council
Powys County Hall, Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG
Anti-money laundering (AML) checks
We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
The Railway Inn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and well-regarded public house in the sought-after village of Forden. This detached property has been under the same ownership for approximately 10 years and is only offered for sale reluctantly due to the proprietor’s ill health.
The property comprises a traditional public house with a welcoming bar and lounge, a restaurant/dining area, commercial kitchen, and associated storage and customer facilities. On the first floor, there are five well-appointed letting rooms, each with en-suite facilities, providing a valuable income stream alongside the pub trade.
Externally, the Railway Inn benefits from a generously sized car park, beer garden and private outdoor space, all well maintained and offering flexibility for events or additional trading opportunities.
The business is fully licensed and currently trades during core hours, with the proprietor traditionally closing in January and February. This presents significant potential for growth, as trading could be extended throughout the year, and the licence allows scope for expanding operating hours, hosting events, or further developing the accommodation side of the business.
This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a successful, well-established business with a loyal customer base, substantial potential for growth, and versatile accommodation, ideal for an experienced operator or investor.
Location
Prominently positioned in the attractive village of Forden, this property benefits from strong local amenities and excellent connectivity. Forden sits close to Welshpool at the foot of Long Mountain, with convenient access to key routes and transport hubs serving Mid Wales and the Welsh Borders.
Key Location Highlights
• Excellent access to A490 with links to the A483/A458 for routes to Welshpool
and Shrewsbury
• Welshpool railway station nearby with regular services to Shrewsbury,
Birmingham and Mid Wales
• Local bus connections to Welshpool, Montgomery and Churchstoke
• Within easy reach of Welshpool’s and Newtown's industrial and commercial hubs and Mid
Wales employment centres
• Close to Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport for general aviation and air
ambulance services
• Strong rural economy supported by tourism, agriculture and local enterprise
across Powys
Forden’s blend of village setting and transport reach makes it a practical base for guests and operators alike, close to Welshpool’s rail, airport and employment areas, and within easy driving of Shrewsbury and the Marches. The location underpins both day-to-day trade and longer-term growth potential.
Business Summary
The business is only reluctantly offered for sale due to the ill health of the owner. The public house has been owned by the proprietor for approximately 10 years and offers a range of income from wet and dry sales and letting room income from the 5 letting rooms. The business is run by the proprietor with three part time staff further details are available from the selling agents upon request.
The current trading hours of the business are;
Monday and Tuesday 4pm to 11pm
Wednesday 12- 2pm and 4pm- 11pm
Thursday- Sunday 12-11pm
The business is fully licenced and offers significant potential. It should be noted that the proprietor currently closes the business for the months of January and February. Detailed audited accounts relating to the business are available from the selling agents upon request. A viewing of the property is recommended to appreciate it full potential.
Fixtures & Fittings
A detailed inventory of fixtures and fittings included in the sale is available from the selling agents upon request.
Services
The following services are understood to be connected to the property mains water, electricity and drainage. The property has oil fired central heating and LPG for cooking.
Planning
Prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries. The property is understood to benefit from its use as a public house and letting
accommodation falling in Use Class Sui Generis. The property has a large site area and could potentially please lend itself to a variety of uses
subject to statutory consents. The property is fully licenced.
Local Authority
Powys County Council
Powys County Hall, Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG
Anti-money laundering (AML) checks
We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Halls - Commercial Property
Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY4 3DR
01743 534860Halls Commercial provides a range of specialist commercial property services to clients of all sizes across the UK. We have a comprehensive knowledge of our markets developed over many years operating in this sector. Our service is forward thinking, personal and professional, designed to achieve the best results for our clients whatever their requirements. Although we operate nationwide, we retain a particular emphasis on the Midlands. Agency Services Our commercial agency team are on hand to offer friendly advice and market appraisals, helping you buy and sell commercial property throughout Shropshire, Worcestershire, Mid Wales, the West Midlands and beyond. We advise investors and developers on selling and acquiring commercial property, while also assisting with the acquisition of new premises or disposing of unwanted space. From offices and retail to industrial and leisure-based properties, we can guide you through the sale of all types of commercial property. Offering advice at every stage, we will help you find the best route to market and give you advice on how to attract the right buyers. We can also give guidance on development land, whether owner occupied or held as an investment. With strong links to buyers, our skilled and knowledgeable team are on hand to advise from start to finish. This includes guidance on any works required prior to sale, including applications for planning consent, refurbishment programmes and tenant disputes. Management Services Offering a strategic approach, we always have your future needs in mind. Whether you’re an experienced landlord or a one-off investor, we understand that your priority is to increase the value of your investment while minimising void periods and building a strong tenant profile. Working closely with our in-house marketing and PR team, we have a comprehensive tenant vetting process to help minimise your risks. If you’re looking to expand your commercial property portfolio, we will take the time needed to gain a full understanding of your needs and match you with properties suited to your business requirements within your timescales. Professional Property Services Halls Commercial is a team of RICS Registered Valuers with professional indemnity insurance cover of £10 million. As you would expect we are on the valuation panels of most of the major banks including Barclays, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC, NatWest, Handelsbanken, and Clydesdale. Our experienced team of valuers operates in accordance with RICS Valuation Standards (Red Book), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP and alongside the years of experience across our Commercial team, our valuations are backed by the latest valuation and appraisal software.