A HISTORIC village pub which closed suddenly five years ago due to “unforeseen circumstances” is now up for sale.
The Red Lion, which is on the A120 at Marks Tey, announced its closure on social media in January 2020 and has been empty ever since.
In a post on social media at the time, the landlords said they were “very sad" to announce the closure and it was not a decision they had taken lightly.
They added they were grateful for customers’ support, “amazing memories” and lifelong friends.
Many residents expressed their sadness on Facebook and said the owners had revived the pub and made it a “community hub for all”.
The site is almost an acre in size.
The property is described as a "rare public house refurbishment or development opportunity", suitable for a variety of uses.
It can seat 60 people indoors, has a car park for 25 vehicles, and is in a prominent location on the busy A120.
The Grade II listed building is said to need refurbishment throughout.
At the front of the main building is the bar area, which provides around 36 covers.
The private accommodation is on the first floor, with two double bedrooms, an office and a bathroom.
A lounge and bedroom is accessed through a separate staircase.
Outside, there is a large beer garden with a children’s play area at the side of the property, with an outbuilding and private fenced garden at the back.
The listing says the pub is 1.3 miles from Marks Tey railway station.
The full listing can be viewed here.
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