Pack Horse Inn, Widdop Road, Widdop, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7AT

HX7 7AT · Network Auctions · Yorkshire and the Humber

£350,000guide price
Commercial

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EPC E

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Pack Horse Inn, Widdop Road, Widdop, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7AT

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold former country inn occupying an outstanding rural position within the Pennines, comprising a historic public house, extensive owner's accommodation, a separate four-bedroom house and a self-contained two-bedroom apartment. Dating back to 1610, the property sits within approximately 0.55 acres and enjoys panoramic views across open moorland, offering significant potential for a variety of redevelopment opportunities, such as a high-end residential scheme, subject to any necessary consents. The public house has traded successfully for centuries as a destination venue, particularly for food-led trade, benefiting from its position on the Pennine Way and close to Widdop Reservoir. Although the business ceased trading following the departure of the previous tenant in March 2025, the property retains a premises licence and presents an opportunity for a new operator to re-establish the business or explore alternative uses, subject to obtaining any required consents. The accommodation comprises a traditional bar arranged over two sections with catering kitchen and ancillary areas, together with generous three-bedroom owner's accommodation. Adjoining the pub is a deceptively spacious four-bedroom house with multiple reception rooms, whilst a separate self-contained two-bedroom apartment occupies the first and second floors above the in…

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Key facts

CommercialUse class
FreeholdTenure
EEPC
7,570 sq ftFloor area
24 June 2026Auction date

Planning activity nearby

8 planning applications on record within 250m of this lot. Recent local decisions are a fast read on what the council will and won't permit here.

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Renovation upside in HX7

Evidence from 17 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+50%median uplift
£48,000typical value added
4.8 yearstypical hold period

See 17 example projects — real before/after sale pairs with postcodes, prices and dates. Plus the planning applications that likely explain each uplift.

Derived from 17 registered sale pairs in HX7 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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