The Hare and Hounds, once an iconic and well-loved pub, has come to market this week following its shock closure earlier this year.
The Downend pub has been described by marketers, Savills, as a freehold public house made up of approximately 1.6 acres of land which includes a purpose-built private domestic property with 3 bedrooms.
The sale comes just 3 months after national pub chain Greene King confirmed the immediate closure of the 18th-century pub on 28th April, following a month-long consultation period, as previously reported by Island Echo.
At the time, the organisation expressed their thanks to those members of the community who have shown their support throughout the pub’s life, saying:
“Making the decision to close a pub is never an easy one and our main focus is on supporting our team members at this time.”
The property has been listed on Rightmove for £825,000, and boasts 8,137 sq ft of gross internal area.
The Grade II listed building is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the junction between Downend Road and Downs Road.
After the shock consultation period was announced earlier this year, Island Echo contacted Lee Priddle, owner of Robin Hill and neighbour of the Hare and Hounds, following public speculation that the businessman would venture into the hospitality sector to save the beloved pub.
Lee Priddle, CEO and co-owner of Robin Hill, has said:
“We fully understand how much the Hare and Hounds means to the local community, and we would of course love to be in a position to help secure its future.
“However, at this time, we are unable to consider taking on the pub, as our focus remains firmly on significant ongoing developments within Robin Hill Adventure Park and The Adrenaline Zone.
“We have just launched our brand-new attraction, Ride ‘N’ Slide, in time for the Easter weekend and are preparing to open our indoor soft play area, Robin’s Nest, on 2nd May. These projects represent a major investment in the park, and our priority is to ensure their successful delivery.
“While we are not currently in a position to pursue this opportunity, we sincerely hope the Hare and Hounds can find a positive path forward and continue to play an important role in the community.”
