ONE of Dorset's most recognisable pubs - parts of which date back to the 14th Century - is on the market.

Estate agents Savills, on behalf of The Charborough Estate, is inviting offers for landmark pub The Worlds End, near Bere Regis.

The Worlds End is a prominent detached property, with parts of the building dating back to the 14th Century. It was once the oldest pub in Dorset until a fire raised it to the ground; however it was rebuilt in 1991 retaining much of its original character.

Savills says the pub's owners are open to a variety of uses including food and beverage, hospitality and high quality retail (such as farm shop), subject to consents, and will consider a range of different business structures.

The substantial two-storey property has recently benefited from a brand new thatched roof and is ready for immediate tenant occupation. It sits on a plot of approximately 1.99 hectares (4.91 acres) just off the arterial A31.

The property has an approximate gross internal area of 5,490 sq ft (510 sq m). Up until March this year it traded as a managed Hall & Woodhouse public house accommodating 88 internal seated covers with substantial external customer areas, and five bedrooms.

It is located in grounds of the rural Charborough Estate occupying a prominent roadside location near Winterborne Zelston. The estate agent says the countryside location of this Dorset landmark provides a 'wonderful opportunity to create an exciting mixed use destination'

The main Charborough Estate buildings and park are located to the east of the property. Other amenities in the area include the National Trust attraction of Kingston Lacy House with the coastal attractions around Poole Quay and Harbour 10 miles to the south east and the Isle of Purbeck to the south.

Chris Bickle, director in the licensed leisure team at Savills, said: “We a delighted to offer to the market such an iconic property with flexible uses and occupational leasehold tenure. The location and size of the asset lends itself well to a number of complimentary uses in addition to a traditional country inn.”