FOR SALE
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96202 / Rightbiz
At the heart of a World Heritage site
Appointed to a very good standard throughout
4 en suite letting bedrooms
Character interconnecting trading area
Excellent three-tier garden and beer patio
Well-established profitable trade from limited hours
The public house has been in the same family hands since 1999, during which time it has been well maintained and has traded successfully.
The owners originally traded the business themselves, but more recently under management at ‘arms-length’. It still proves to be a very popular and profitable business.
The Shakespeare Inn is a well-appointed public house with letting rooms, located within the village of Coalport High Street, close to the River Severn and at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
The Ironbridge Gorge was one of the first UK sites to be awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1986, being recognised as an area for its unique and unrivalled contribution to the birth of the Industrial Revolution of the 18th Century, the impact of which is still felt across the world today. The UNESCO status, along with the large number of local tourist attractions including the Coalport China Museum and Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum which attracts a huge number of visitors throughout the year to this beautiful part of Shropshire.
The National Trust is due to take on the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s 10 museums and 35 listed sites including Blists Hill Victorian Town, the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, and the Old Furnace at the start of March 2026. This will undoubtedly increase annual visitor numbers to the local area.
FREEHOLD £595,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
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Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
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