The Shaven Crown, one of England's oldest inns, has been put up for sale. The 640-year-old establishment in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, is listed for £950,000 by Colliers.
Historic Origins and Royal Connection
The inn was originally built as a hospice for the poor, founded by monks from Bruern Abbey. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have stayed at the location when it was a hunting lodge.
It is now a Grade-II listed building, boasting eight guest rooms, Tudor details and a wealth of history. The property retains many original features, including its fourteenth-century gateway, doors from the Tudor period, cobbled floors, ceiling beams and a Great Hall.
Features and Atmosphere
The Oxfordshire property also has a quaint courtyard and gardens, as well as a kitchen for cooking for patrons.
Colliers said: "Few hotels can genuinely claim six centuries of hospitality heritage, but The Shaven Crown is believed to have been licensed since 1384, when it served as the hospice for the monks of nearby Bruern Abbey."
"Today, it remains one of the most atmospheric and historically significant inns in the Cotswolds, retaining a remarkable collection of medieval architectural features throughout the building."
