13th century monk’s inn comes to market for £3m

The Star Inn in Alfriston, East Sussex is a historic property with origins from the 13th century is being marketed off a guide price of £3m.

The hotel’s freehold is currently available with leisure property specialists Fleurets and its original Tudor architecture is still in place. Other elements of the building reportedly date back almost 800 years.

The inn, now operating as a 37 bedroomed hotel, was originally run by monks and further stories imply that the coaching inn was historically a popular stopping point for smugglers.

To the rear of the main building there are a number of extensions which run parallel to Star Lane and are believed to have been built around the 1900s. An additional block was constructed in the 1970s and houses letting rooms, kitchen and accommodation block.

The current owners have carried out a high quality refurbishment programme on the deceptively large corner property, which also possesses a restaurant, bar, conference rooms, car park, enclosed gardens and spacious owner’s/manager’s accommodation.

Nick Earee of Fleurets is marketing the premises and said: “The Star Inn fronts the high street of this charming village. Furthermore, there are a host of local visitor attractions, including Drusilla’s Zoo Park, the English Wine Centre, Glyndeborne Opera House and the rolling hills of the South Downs and Cuckmere River. Fleurets is expecting high levels of interest.”