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Pub in Ironbridge Gorge on the market after 24 years with the same owners

A pub in the historic Ironbridge Gorge has gone up for sale.

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The 18th century Black Swan in Jackfield, near Ironbridge, has hit the market.

The pub, which is more than 350 years old, is up for sale for £645,000.

The Black Swan is one of three pubs in Jackfield, a small settlement during the Industrial Revolution that grew as a river port for nearby Broseley and Benthall.

Photo: Sidney Phillips

The historic pub on the banks of the River Severn has an open-plan bar and dining area with seating for around fifty.

Photo: Sidney Phillips

Also included in the sale is a spacious four-bedroom owner's accommodation split over two floors.

Outside, there is car parking for around 20 vehicles and beer gardens with views of the river.

Photo: Sidney Phillips

The listing reads: "As well as standing alongside the river, to the rear is the old railway walk.

"This is the most popular walk through the Gorge providing a steady pedestrian passing trade.

Photo: Sidney Phillips

"The Black Swan has been in the same owners hands for 24 years, has an extremely well established level of trade and profitability."

According to the listing, turnover is £570,414 net, with 63 per cent wet sales, making around £120k of net profit.

It's currently being listed by Sidney Phillips, and is available to view online at: zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/commercial/details/67897768