• Substantial period hotel, providing 17 ensuite rooms, and ancillary accommodation in a prime Wiltshire location, close to Stonehenge

• Accommodation extends to approximately 11,247 sq ft (1,044.87 sq m)

• Picturesque garden and courtyard, together with service access

• Refurbishment, repositioning or potential alternative uses (subject to obtaining the requisite consents)

• Vacant possession on completion

• To be offered for sale via Knight Frank Auctions on 18th June 2026 (unless sold or withdrawn prior)

Property Description

On the instructions of Mortgagees in Possession

The property comprises a substantial freehold Grade II Listed period hotel building offered with full vacant possession on completion, prominently positioned on Church Street in the centre of Amesbury, Wiltshire.

Arranged over basement, ground and upper floors, the accommodation extends to approximately 11,247 sq ft (1,044.87 sq m). Measurements have been provided by the vendor and the areas do no reflect staff's ancillary accommodation on the ground floor, together with 48-50 West Wing on the second floor. The floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect areas which were unavailable at the time of our inspection.

The building provides 17 ensuite guest bedrooms, together with a range of public areas including bar, restaurant and ancillary spaces. Additional accommodation includes staff residential units, storage areas and extensive back‑of‑house facilities. Externally, the property benefits from a rear garden area, courtyard spaces and service access.

The building has been extended and adapted over time and retains a strong period character. It represents an attractive opportunity for operators, investors or developers, with scope for refurbishment, repositioning or potential alternative uses (subject to obtaining the requisite consents).

Site area
0.572 acres (0.231 hectares)

Location

The property occupies a prominent position on Church Street in the centre of Amesbury, a historic Wiltshire town located approximately 7 miles north of Salisbury. Amesbury is widely regarded as one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the UK and benefits from a strong mix of local amenities, heritage attractions and tourism activity. The town lies approximately 2 miles from Stonehenge, one of the UK’s most internationally recognised visitor destinations, and benefits from consistent year‑round tourist footfall. Amesbury itself provides a range of shops, cafés, public houses, restaurants and services, alongside a growing residential population. The property is well connected via the nearby A303, which provides direct east–west links between London and the South West, with access to the national motorway network via the M3 and M4. Salisbury mainline railway station offers regular services to London Waterloo, Bath, Bristol and the South Coast. Immediately surrounding the property are local attractions including the Amesbury History Centre, public parking facilities and established hospitality and leisure uses, reinforcing the suitability of the location for hotel, visitor‑related or alternative uses (subject to consents).

Occupancy

Vacant

Tenure

Freehold

EPC Rating

B

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