Wiltshire village pub listed for £200,000 at auction

The Woolpack in High Street, Sutton Veny, is being sold by Cooper and Tanner at a live auction on December 17.

The sale comes as villagers explore plans to buy and reopen the pub themselves as a community-owned venture.

The Woolpack closed on December 30, 2022, after landlords Tim and Abbie announced with "great sadness" that they were leaving after 14 years.

The Woolpack in Sutton Veny has gone on the market for £200,000. (Image: Rightmove)

It reopened briefly for several pop-up roast dinner days but has otherwise remained unoccupied.

Villagers have begun exploring whether the pub could be purchased and reopened through a Community Benefit Society.

More than 60 people attended a formal public meeting in October 2025 after lengthy informal discussions about the idea, with a working group formed to take the project forward.

The kitchen inside The Woolpack which is described as a “ready to go” business opportunity. (Image: Rightmove)

A second meeting was held on December 18, 2025, when a detailed plan for bringing the pub back into use was presented.

Earlier this year, the group said it aimed to raise £400,000 to cover the purchase and refurbishment of the building, while bringing it up to current standards.

Under its proposed share scheme, supporters could invest a minimum of £250 and a maximum of £100,000, although returns would not be guaranteed.

The property is now being offered freehold by Cooper and Tanner with an auction guide price of £200,000 to £225,000.

The estate agent describes it as a "ready to go" business opportunity and says its internal accommodation has largely been well maintained.

Inside, The Woolpack has an open-plan bar and restaurant area with seating for around 40 people and feature fireplaces.

The first floor contains a three-bedroom owners’ or managers’ apartment. (Image: Rightmove)

There is also a commercial kitchen, customer toilets, beer cellar and additional storage.

The first floor contains a three-bedroom owners' or managers' apartment accessed through the pub.

Its living accommodation comprises a kitchen and dining room, lounge and bathroom.

Outside there is forecourt parking immediately in front of the building, along with a customer terrace and private garden to the rear.

The entire site extends to approximately 0.11 acres.

The pub includes a private garden to the rear. (Image: Rightmove)

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According to the sales particulars, mains water and electricity are connected, with LPG used for cooking.

The property also has an oil-fired central heating system and private drainage.

The auction is due to begin at noon at The Theatre at the Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet.

Viewings can be arranged by appointment through Cooper and Tanner, which is acting as the sole agent for the sale.