The White Swan, Ampleforth: Traditional village pub up for sale after owner decides to retire

A traditional village pub-restaurant in Yorkshire has been put on the market for £850,000 after one of the owners decided to retire.
Lizzie Murphy
By Lizzie Murphy
Published 22nd Feb 2024, 16:45 BST

The White Swan, which is being sold by Christie & Co, is set within the village of Ampleforth, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

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The business is currently owned by Rob and Edward Fawcett, whose family have been closely involved with the pub since the 1980s. Rob Fawcett said: “Edward and I sadly lost our late brother, Tony and sister, Joanna and since their passing last year it’s given us an unwelcome opportunity to reflect on life.

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The White Swan pub at Ampleforth. Picture: Simon HulmeThe White Swan pub at Ampleforth. Picture: Simon Hulme
The White Swan pub at Ampleforth. Picture: Simon Hulme

"I moved down to Northamptonshire a few years ago and sold my motorhome sales and rentals business and I now want to fully retire.

He added: “Edward and I also still own Studford Lodges down the road which is a busy business itself, with Ed spending more and more time there. We have a good team of staff at The White Swan though and it will be business as usual until such time we do sell.”

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