High Street, Beccles
- SIZE AVAILABLE
3,972 sq ft
369 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial property to lease
Lease details
- Lease available date:
- Ask agent
- Lease type:
- Long term
- Furnish type:
- Furnished
Key features
- Character-packed historic pub with deep local roots
- Recorded in historical documents as early as the 17th century
- Traditional bar, dining space, and commercial kitchen
- Garden and outdoor seating potential
- Spacious first-floor flat included – ideal for live-in management
- Well-connected village just minutes from Southwold and the A12
- Strong tourist trade during peak season
Description
£25,000 per annum + VAT
Historic Coaching Inn in Prime Suffolk Location - Thriving local Business
Dating from the late 17th or early 18th century, The Plough is a Grade II listed former coaching inn, rich in heritage and character. Originally licensed as a beerhouse, the property gained its full public house licence in 1957, transferred from the now-defunct Barking Dickey, another local pub with deep community roots.
Today, The Plough stands as a well-known and well-loved village pub, set in the charming and accessible village of Wangford, just off the A12 and a short drive from Southwold and the Suffolk coast.
The building features a traditional bar area, a welcoming restaurant space, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and outdoor seating to the rear—making it a versatile opportunity for those looking to run a food-led destination pub, relaxed village eatery, or a community hub with live music and events.
A standout benefit is the first-floor manager’s flat, offering spacious on-site accommodation—ideal for owner-operators or live-in staff.
Location Benefits
The Plough occupies a prominent roadside position in Wangford, which is not only popular with locals but also benefits from strong seasonal tourism and A12 visibility. Just minutes from the coast and near the thriving town of Southwold, the pub attracts regular trade from passing traffic, walkers, cyclists, and holidaymakers.
Importantly, its proximity to the Sizewell C development presents long-term opportunity. With the multi-billion-pound energy project now fully greenlit, significant investment and thousands of workers are expected in the region over the coming years—boosting demand for hospitality venues and services like The Plough.
Key Features
– Grade II listed coaching inn with 17th–18th century origins
– Traditional bar, restaurant space and commercial kitchen
– Large rear garden with outdoor seating potential
– Generous first-floor flat – ideal for on-site management
– Strong passing trade via the A12 and tourist routes
– Well positioned to benefit from Sizewell C development
Lease Terms
New lease available – flexible terms to be agreed.
Rent: £25,000 per annum + VAT
Whether you're an experienced publican or looking to make your mark in the hospitality trade, The Plough offers the perfect combination of history, location, and future potential.
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High Street, Beccles
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Brampton Station4.4 miles
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