The Duncombe Arms in Waresley closed its doors for the last time on December 23 due to 'escalating costs' and the 'challenges of running a rural village pub.' In a statement prior to its closure, head chef patron Dan Rose said the decision to shut had not "been taken lightly". He added: "However, the current economic climate, with its escalating costs and the unique challenges of maintaining an independent rural village pub, has led us to the most difficult decision we've ever faced: closing the doors of the Duncombe Arms.
"The Duncombe Arms has been more than just a place of business; it has been our home, a gathering place for the community, and a hub of countless cherished memories. Its walls have absorbed the sounds of laughter, lively debate, and the clinking of glasses in celebration and solidarity." The four-bedroom, Grade-II listed pub is on the market with offers in the region of £495,000.
Boasting decor by a qualified interior designer, the pub was recently fully renovated downstairs. A number of outside storage areas have the potential for development into additional accommodation, subject to planning permission. The listing says: "A mix of Edwardian, Victorian and earlier construction, The Duncombe Arms is a detached two-storey brick construction with rendered elevations, Dutch gables and a tiled roof.
"It benefits from ample parking and a pretty pub garden that overlooks the village church." Accommodation above the pub includes four bedrooms and one bathroom, wh.