The French Horn hotel and restaurant in Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire, has been put on the market with a price tag of more than £8,000,000.
The property, which has been owned and run by the same family since 1972, is located on the banks of the Thames near Henley-on-Thames and Ascot racecourse.
The main house provides 14 large bedrooms and an award winning 100-cover restaurant. The 8.6-acre site also features eight cottages, two large houses and an assortment of other properties, adjoining paddocks, exclusive mooring and fishing rights and 30 parking spaces.
Joe Freeman, senior surveyor at Knight Frank, which has been instructed to market the property alongside Haslams, said: “We are delighted to bring The French Horn, an award-winning hotel on the banks of the river Thames in picturesque Sonning-on-Thames, to the market. Having been so successful over the years, it represents a fantastic investment opportunity with excellent potential for value add and further business growth.
“Owning The French Horn is not just about acquiring a business; it’s about investing in a piece of English heritage that will be around for generations to come.”
Steve Woodford, executive chairman of Haslams, added: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this remarkable property, a favourite dining spot of the rich and famous including Princess Margaret, Lady Diana and Hollywood greats Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne. The French Horn offers a rare and exciting commercial opportunity for the right owner; the potential is limitless.”
