Well-known canalside village pub near Northampton up for sale for just over half a million pounds
A well-known canalside village pub near Northampton is up for sale for just over half-a-million-pounds as long-standing owners sell up after 10 years.
The Wharf, a popular canalside pub in the village of Bugbrooke, is on the market with estate agents Fleurets for £595,000.
The well-known McManus Pub Company took over The Wharf in 2015 but closed the site in the New Year for reasons unknown.
Former owner Paul McManus said: “We enjoyed our time running this great canalside pub and wish the next tenants great success.”
According to the sales advert, key features include 90 covers inside the pub’s restaurant, a car park with 37 marked spaces, and nicely presented trade areas including the bar space. There is also a large garden with around 250 covers and a four-berth mooring space for canal boats.
The sales advert reads: “Spacious two-storey detached property under a pitched tiled roof, offering a wealth of charm and character and presented in good condition. Car park with 37 marked spaces, large trade garden which runs parallel to the Grand Union Canal. Three-bedroom private/manager’s accommodation at first-floor level, which can be accessed externally.”
The pub has a 4.2 out of five-star rating from 703 Google reviews.
One reviewer wrote: “Stopped by on a Saturday lunchtime. My husband had the steak (often a risky choice), but he was very happy with it. I had the lasagna; it was delicious, nice and cheesy. My son had the gammon – it disappeared pretty quickly, so it must have been okay. Lovely pub in a lovely location. Would definitely go back.”
Another said: “Great canalside bar/restaurant. Plenty of room indoors and out. If the weather is good, drink or dine outside beside the canal. Friendly staff will help to make your visit a little nicer.”
A third added: “Lovely place to sit by the canal and enjoy a drink in the sunshine.”
In October, a 40-year-old man was arrested after a woman was found with a stab wound at the pub. Northants Police say the incident is still under investigation and no charges have been laid currently.