A pub near a Suffolk town known for its carveries has been sold after being on the market for more than a year. 

The Greyhound in Chevington, near Bury St Edmunds, is the only pub in the village and has been up for sale with Sidney Phillips. 

After being on the market with two agents, the establishment has sold to an Essex-based individual for a freehold asking price of £350,000.

Zaine Lamont, regional valuations manager at the estate agent, expressed his delight at the sale.

He said: "After the property was on the market for over a year with a different agent, I’m extremely delighted to finalise a sale on The Greyhound well within half that time.

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"I want to commend our clients and outgoing operators for establishing such a successful business with its above average profits, making it easy for us to find multiple interested applicants, this in turn meant we achieved a sale over asking price. 

"I want to wish the purchaser all the best with the business, who I am sure with their extensive experience already within the industry, will continue to drive this popular public house and build upon its positive reputation.”