One of England’s oldest pubs serving pints since 1384 is put up for sale

ONE of England’s oldest pubs that has poured pints for 640 years has been put up for sale. The medieval property is said to have hosted Queen Elizabeth I in the past. The Shaven Crown in Oxfordshire is up for sale Credit: Colliers The historic inn has hosted royalty and is on the market for £950,000 Credit: Colliers The sale is offering a potential buyer the chance to get their hands on the pub for almost £1million. The Cotswolds-based inn is over 640-years-old and is a Grade-II listed building, boasting eight guest rooms, Tudor details and an incredible history. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The Shaven Crown in Shipton‑under‑Wychwood was originally built as a hospice for the poor, founded by monks from Bruern Abbey. It later became a hunting lodge, where Queen Elizabeth I is said to have stayed. Described as one of the oldest inns in the country, The Shaven Crown is listed for £950,000 by Colliers. It’s on the market as a freehold sale and retains many original features, such as its fourteenth- century gateway, doors from the Tudor period, cobbled floors, ceiling beams and a Great Hall. Whoever buys the Oxfordshire property will be the proud owner of the eight guest bedrooms in the inn – plus a three bedroom owners’ flat. There’s a quaint courtyard and gardens plus a kitchen for cooking for customers and guests. Most read in Money Customer parking facilities means there’s plenty of space for guests to stop with their cars. It’s the perfect investment for anyone looking to launch a hospitality business. Colliers’ description of the impressive hotel reads: “Few hotels can genuinely claim six centuries of hospitality heritage, but The Shaven Crown is believed to have been licensed since 1384, when it served as the hospice for the monks of nearby Bruern Abbey. “Today, it remains one of the most atmospheric and historically significant inns in the Cotswolds, retaining a remarkable collection of medieval architectural features throughout the building,” it adds. “The magnificent Great Hall, now forming the principal residents’ lounge, provides guests with an unforgettable introduction to the property and immediately conveys its unique character and heritage.” Those interested in buying The Shaven Crown can arrange a viewing and get more information by contacting the experts at Colliers. Comment now