A central pub in Leek have come available on the property market.

The Bird in Hand, a Grade II listed pub which dates back to at least 1889, is up for sale.

The watering hole located within the hubbub of Market Place can be bought for around £225,000.

Nottingham-based estate agents Everard Cole are dealing with the purchase of the property, which can also accept offers within the region of the aforementioned figure.

The cosy pub is full of history.

The three-story pub is on a corner plot, and was designed by Leek-born and raised architect William Larner Sugden (1850-1901).

The estate agents described it as an "attractive pub."

"Whilst a pub is believed to have been situated on the spot for many centuries, the current three storey building dates back to 1889, with ashlar to ground floor and mock timber-framing above," they continued.

"The central doorway in moulded stone architrave with ogival arch and entablature over provides access to the trading areas which briefly comprise two compact bar areas to the front. The left hand bar has an ornate timber bar servery, tiled floor and raised upholstered perimeter bay seating.

The quaint beer garden.

"The bar area to the right benefits from a timber bar servery, an open feature fireplace, tiled floor and raised perimeter seating.

"An inner hallway leads to a rear room, that was previously utilised as a third trading area, with dart throw has been converted into a commercial kitchen and a covered rear paved area that provides access to Ladies & Gents W.C.s. The property also benefits from a basement beer cellar and a spirit store room.

"The domestic accommodation is located over the upper floors and briefly comprises - 1st Floor: domestic kitchen, lounge with feature fireplace, dining room and office. 2nd Floor: three double bedrooms bathroom with separate W.C, and a storage room that was previously utilised as a shower room.

"To the exterior, the Bird in Hand has an outside drinking area to the rear with seating for approximately 20, a refuse bin storage area and an access way providing access onto Sheep Market."

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The pub has currently fallen on hard times, but can be found on Market Place, Leek, ST13 5HJ.

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