The Devon & Cornwall office of specialist licenced agent Sidney Phillips is offering for sale a stunning and unique coaching inn and pub, situated in the historic village of South Zeal.
The Oxenham Arms Hotel is an outstanding 12th century property, believed to be one of the oldest heritage inns in Devon and one of the most famous coaching inns in Britain. It lies in the charming and historic village of South Zeal, on the northern most tip of Dartmoor National Park, close to the A30 dual carriageway. It was originally constructed as a monastery and built around a Neolithic standing stone called South Zeal Menhir. In the 14th century, the Burgoyne family acquired the estate, and the monastic community moved to the other side of Okehampton. Three of the original monk’s cell rooms are now letting bedrooms.
This historic property lies in over three acres of land and has ground floor trading areas full of character, including a public bar, dining/function room, breakfast fast and rear lobby. The ground floor also houses the WCs, catering kitchen and beer store. The first floor comprises of the letting accommodation, of which there are seven well-appointed period en suite rooms.
The grounds comprise of two paddocks, a field, lawned rear trade garden with views toward Cosdon Hill. There is also a private area which includes a detached three-bedroom bungalow being used as the owner’s accommodation. Forecourt parking is available for a handful of vehicles, and free parking can be found throughout the village.
Joseph James, of Sidney Phillips, who is handling the sale, commented: “The Oxenham Arms Hotel offers a great opportunity for an experienced operator to continue running this breath-taking and historic destination venue, which could also double as a wedding venue subject to obtaining the correct permissions.”
The freehold interest of Oxenham Arms Hotel is being marketed off an asking price of £1,500,000.
For further information about this business for sale, please contact Sidney Phillips on 01752 234180 or email DevonCornwall@sidneyphillips.co.uk. You can also view the property on our website by clicking here or search other pubs for sale.
February 2025