A historic pub dating back to 1848 has been put up for lease with a hunt for new operators underway.
The Shepherd and Dog on Moor Road in Langham, near Colchester, has gone on the market after 13 years under its current ownership.
First established as a "beer house" in 1848, and later rebuilt in 1929, the venue, a free-of-tie leasehold, is being marketed by Christie and Co for £25,000.
Hugo Fairbanks Weston, business agent at Christie and Co, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for a buyer to take on a lovely pub and make it their own, with an owner who is very keen to see the pub do well.
"We encourage interested parties to get in touch to discuss the opportunity further."
The Shepherd and Dog remains a "traditional village pub" popular with both residents and visitors, and is described as a "local landmark".
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The business features a commercial kitchen, beer garden, car park, and three-bedroom staff accommodation.
It has been owned by pub investor Justin Fenwick for the past 13 years, who is now seeking a new operator to continue the pub’s legacy.
The pub has long served as a "local landmark and a gathering place for residents and visitors alike," the specialist business property advisers say.
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