Buyer found for country pub and restaurant
A pub and restaurant in Malton has been sold after being put on the market for an asking price of nearly £550,000.
The Blue Bell Inn has been acquired by husband and wife team, Karl and Julia Norton.
The premises include a main bar with 30 covers and a 35-cover restaurant, plus two private dining rooms. On the first floor, there are seven en suite letting rooms, along with a three-bedroom owner’s flat. Externally, there is a patio and car parks with space for 25 vehicles.
Previous owners, Jarrod and Leanne Fisher had owned the Blue Bell Inn since 2000, during which time they heavily invested in the property.
They said: “It’s been a pleasure to have owned The Blue Bell for the last 18 years and we would like to thank everyone who has been involved in making our time there as enjoyable as it was. We wish Karl and Julia all the very best for the future.”
Karl Norton has previously owned and operated Circles Cafe & Gin Bar, in York city centre, while his wife Julia has worked in banking.
The couple said: “We’re delighted to have taken over the Blue Bell. Jarrod and Leanne have built a fantastic business and we hope to be as successful as they’ve been.
“This is a really exciting new venture for us as a family, including our daughter Katie who will be working in the business, and we look forward to welcoming customers, old and new.”
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, completed on the sale.
David Cash, Senior Business Agent who handled the sale of the building, said: “The sale of the Blue Bell Inn reaffirms the demand for businesses of this type, particularly across North Yorkshire.
“Coaching inns and pubs with rooms like the Blue Bell are proving popular, as buyers seek security from multiple income streams in food, beverage and accommodation sales.
“The Blue Bell adds to the growing list of sales that have already completed in 2019, including The Coachman Inn, in Snainton and The Fox & Hounds, in Sinnington in April and Loftsome Bridge Coaching House, in Selby in May.”
