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Rural village pubs now up for sale.

BUSINESS agents Christie and Co have been instructed to find buyers for two village pubs in County Durham “Durham county” redirects here. For other uses, see Durham County.

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The Newcastle office said it is handling the sale of The Rose and Crown at Romaldkirk in Teesdale, famous for its Saxon church and three village greens. The Rose and Crown has been awarded two AA Red Stars and two AA Rosettes, and described by Christie and Co's David Lee David Lee may refer to:
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 as "one of the best coaching inns to come to the market in recent years."

He said: "This award-winning business has only changed hands twice in over 40 years. In addition to the superb hotel premises, a new owner would have the benefit of living in a self-contained cottage at the rear of the property. The Rose & Crown has enjoyed an enviable reputation and this is reflected in the consistently high turnover and net profits." The 18th Century coaching inn has 12 en-suite bedrooms, as well as a bar, brasserie and restaurant. To the rear there are four cottages, including one with self-contained owner's accommodation with three bedrooms. There are five further courtyard letting rooms in a separate block. It is on the market freehold Freehold, borough, United States
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, at an asking price of pounds 1,350,000.

Owners Chris and Alison Davy said: "We have enjoyed 23 really happy years in Romaldkirk. However, our children are now grown-up grown-up  
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 and retirement beckons. The Rose & Crown is a very special business and we hope that we shall find new owners who will love the old inn as much as we do, and take it forward."

The company is also looking for a buyer for The Village Inn in Kirk Merrington Coordinates:

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 in County Durham, a recently extended stone-built pub/restaurant which also features the option to purchase an adjacent four-bedroom detached family home.

The current owners have recently extended it to add an 80-cover restaurant to the rear and a bar and lounge to the front. There is a two-bedroom owner's flat above the pub. It is being sold individually for pounds 495,000 or with the house for pounds 795,000.

Go to www.christie.com/search/businesses_for_sale for more details.

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Publication:The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Date:May 23, 2012
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