A STRIKING black and white Herefordshire gastropub is up for sale

The Grade II listed Bateman Arms in Shobdon, which is believed to date from the 1700s is on the market with commercial agents Savills for £565,000.

Set in a prominent position on the B4362 in Shobdon, the Bateman Arms boasts a traditional bar with inglenook fireplace and seating for around 40 customers and a second bar which can accommodate around 35 people alongside a 22-seat restaurant.

It also has a commercial kitchen, toilets, storage, and cellar, while outside is a large car park with some 60 spaces, beer garden with seating for more than 80 customers, and outbuilding.

Owner's accommodation is arranged over the two upper floors. At first floor level are 3 x en-suite bedrooms. At second floor attic level is a kitchen-diner, lounge and 1 x bedroom.

There is also bed and breakfast accommodation in the detached former coach house, which has six en-suite rooms over the ground and first floors and owners accommodation arranged over the two upper floors of the main building.

The property is currently closed. Viewings can be organised by appointment only via the sole agents, Savills.

Offers are invited in the region of £565,000 for the benefit of the freehold interest and all fixtures and fittings that are owned outright will be included.