Immaculate Thatched 16th Century Coaching Inn with Letting Bedrooms
THE MASONS ARMS, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET
Stonesmith are delighted to announce the sale of the freehold of this impressive Grade II listed detached 16th Century thatched inn.
The Masons Arms is a substantial thatched coaching inn which is presented in excellent order throughout, having been the subject of fastidious upgrade and refurbishment over recent years. Whilst retaining much of the original charm and character and many period features, this popular and well regarded inn occupies a landmark trading position, benefiting from the many tourists visiting the numerous tourist attractions in the vicinity as well as boasting a strong local following from Williton and the surrounding villages and towns. The inn occupies a prominent landmark trading position within the centre of Williton, a small town and civil parish in West Somerset, and is located a few miles from the coast at Watchet and Somerset’s premier coastal resort town of Minehead is approximately 9 miles. The county town of Taunton is approximately 15 miles away.
In addition to offering a range of fine wines, traditional ales and lagers, food is served every day with a popular carvery being offered on Sundays. The pub also has 5 ensuite letting bedrooms. More information can be found on their own website www.themasonsarms.co.uk.
New owners, Simon James and his partner Aimee Trigell, have plenty of previous experience in the hospitality industry. Simon said: “We’re looking forward to the new challenge and to meeting our customers – both old and new. We hope that everyone in the local community will support us in our new venture. We would like to thank Stonesmith for all of their help in completing the purchase of the pub”.
Mike Phillips of selling agents Stonesmith commented: “We were delighted to sell this iconic thatched coaching inn, which demonstrates that demand still remains for profitable, freehold pubs and inns throughout the South West. We wish Simon and Aimee the new owners, every success at The Masons Arms”.
The business was sold for an undisclosed figure, off an asking price of £575,000. For more information, or if you’re thinking of selling please contact us via our website www.stonesmith.co.uk or by calling us on 01392 201262.
