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Inside former Bridgnorth pub that has been converted into a house with 10 bedrooms, a cellar - and a snug

A former pub turned into a dwelling house near Bridgnorth is to be sold at auction next month.

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The 10-bedroom property, formerly The Swann Inn, will go under the hammer on June 24 with a guide price of £800,000.

The former public house with letting rooms in Knowle Sands suffered from the loss of trade over several years.

It was reported in January that a planning battle had concluded, with the owner able to convince the Planning Inspectorate that it was no longer viable and a public house.

Formerly The Swann Inn, the 10-bedroom home will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.
Formerly The Swann Inn, the 10-bedroom home will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.

The property stands in 0.78 acres of grounds that includes ample parking space.

The listing by Bagshaws Residential adds that the home is in a "sought-after historic location" and offers countryside views.

The home is said to offer scope for "multi-generational living or a variety of other uses" - subject to the necessary consents.

Formerly The Swann Inn, the 10-bedroom home will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.
Formerly The Swann Inn, the 10-bedroom home will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.

Accommodation is set out across three floors. On the ground floor is an entrance hall, lounge, dining area, library, snug, office, additional reception, conservatory, kitchen, utility, toilets and a cellar.

Meanwhile, the first floor comprises of three storage cupboards and seven en-suite bedrooms, and the third floor boasts three further bedrooms and a shower room. 

Outside is a parking area and gardens. 

Inside the the 10-bedroom home that was formerly a pub and will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.
Inside the the 10-bedroom home that was formerly a pub and will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.

The listing states: "Situated in an elevated position with countryside views across the River Severn valley below. An exceptional opportunity to purchase a spacious 10-bedroom home in the popular area of Knowle Sands on the outskirts of Bridgnorth. 

"This extensive property not only offers a great home, but also provides the incoming purchaser scope for multi-generational living, or a variety of other uses subject to planning permission and regulations. Spanning three floors, the accommodation includes five receptions, two kitchen facilities and useful storage, seven en-suite bedrooms, three further bedrooms and a shower room/WC, plus ample parking and gardens on this generous 0.78 acre plot (subject to measured survey). 

Inside the 10-bedroom home that formerly a pub and will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.
Inside the 10-bedroom home that formerly a pub and will go under the hammer on June 24. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.

Previously operating as a bed and breakfast, permission was granted in September 2024 for change of use to a residential dwelling APP/L3245/W/24/3342722."

The home will go under the hammer via an auction on Barnard Marcus Auctions website. 

One of the ten bedrooms inside the property. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.
One of the ten bedrooms inside the property. Picture: Rightmove/Bagshaws Residential.

Bidding registration must be made by 2pm on Monday, June 23.

Further information on the property and auction can be found here