MARSTON'S pubs and restaurants group is selling off more than 60 of its pubs – including one in Herefordshire.

The King Charles in Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye is one of the 61 for sale via business property adviser and pub specialist, Christie and Co.

With a guide price of £525,000, the sales brochure said the freehold pub is located in the town centre of Ross-On-Wye fronting Broad Steet, the B4234.

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The grade II-listed three-storey terraced pub has trading areas over the ground floor including an open plan restaurant for 60 customers.

Outside, there is a trade patio with a capacity of 60 to the rear, and pn the upper floors is an office as well as the three-bedroom private accommodation.

It's current trading hours are Monday to Sunday midday until 11pm, and Christie and Co said the sales were subject occupational agreements.

For the King Charles, the current arragement is a short-term tenant at will arrangement.

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Noel Moffitt, sneior director of corporate pubs and restaurants at Christie and Co, who is managing the sales process, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and multiple operators to acquire established successful public houses across England and Wales.

"The pub sector has been very resilient over the last few years and has adapted well to the challenges and despite interest in the sector there is a lack of properties on the market.

"This portfolio offers new entrants and existing operators a wonderful opportunity to acquire investments or operate their own businesses.”  

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Judith Rafique, head of estates at Marston’s, said: "Following a routine review of our estate we have taken the decision to offer to market a varied range of property types.

"This enables us to focus on our strategic objectives and maximise returns from our core estate.”