A Cambridgeshire country pub which closed in December 2023 has been listed for sale. 

The Duncombe Arms in Waresley closed its doors for the last time on December 23 due to 'escalating costs' and the 'challenges of running a rural village pub.' 

In a statement prior to its closure, head chef patron Dan Rose said the decision to shut had not "been taken lightly".

He added: "However, the current economic climate, with its escalating costs and the unique challenges of maintaining an independent rural village pub, has led us to the most difficult decision we've ever faced: closing the doors of the Duncombe Arms.

"The Duncombe Arms has been more than just a place of business; it has been our home, a gathering place for the community, and a hub of countless cherished memories. Its walls have absorbed the sounds of laughter, lively debate, and the clinking of glasses in celebration and solidarity."

The four-bedroom, Grade-II listed pub is on the market with offers in the region of £495,000. 

Boasting decor by a qualified interior designer, the pub was recently fully renovated downstairs.

A number of outside storage areas have the potential for development into additional accommodation, subject to planning permission. 

The listing says: "A mix of Edwardian, Victorian and earlier construction, The Duncombe Arms is a detached two-storey brick construction with rendered elevations, Dutch gables and a tiled roof.

"It benefits from ample parking and a pretty pub garden that overlooks the village church."

Accommodation above the pub includes four bedrooms and one bathroom, while barns at the rear of the property could be converted if planning is approved."

"There are a selection of old barns at the back currently used for storage which have potential to be converted to accommodation or small business lease, subject to planning permission."

The full listing can be viewed here.