Prominent village landmark dating back to the 1860s to be offered at auction on 24 March through national property auctioneers Allsop, with planning consent for expanded hospitality space and nine apartments.
A public house in the heart of Ruddington is set to go under the hammer later this month, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of the village’s most prominent and historic buildings.
The Frame Breakers, previously known as the Bricklayers Arms, will be offered for sale at auction on 24 March 2026 through leading national property auctioneers Allsop.
The building has a strong heritage within Nottinghamshire, with its origins dating back to the 1860s, when it served as a traditional public house supporting the local working community. Over the decades, the property has remained a focal point within the village and continues to play an important role in Ruddington’s social life.
Today, the pub continues to operate as a successful and traditional hospitality venue. The current tenant, J & M Pub Company, runs a well-established and community-focused business offering traditional ales, good food, and a welcoming atmosphere.
The sale of the freehold will not affect the day-to-day trading of the pub. The venue will continue to operate as normal, maintaining its important role within the Ruddington community. The popularity of the pub was recently reinforced when it received recognition in the Rushcliffe Pub Awards, reflecting its strong standing within the local hospitality sector.
Planning permission has been granted to enhance the building and significantly expand its facilities. The approved scheme would allow the trading space of the pub to more than double in size, creating additional seating areas and improved hospitality facilities that would strengthen the pub’s long-term sustainability.
In addition, planning consent has also been secured for nine residential apartments, creating a mixed-use scheme that could further enhance the vibrancy of the village centre while delivering high-quality homes in a highly desirable location.
The combination of a thriving community pub alongside consented residential development creates a strategic freehold investment opportunity rarely available within such a prominent village location.
The property is being brought to auction by Bellco Developments, an award-winning regional property developer with over two decades of experience delivering residential and mixed-use developments across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.
A spokesperson for Bellco Developments commented:
“The Frame Breakers is a very important building within Ruddington and has been a central part of village life for many generations. Our aim has always been to protect the pub and ensure its long-term future within the community.
With planning permission now secured to enhance the building and create additional facilities, we believe this presents an exciting opportunity for an investor or operator who recognises the heritage of the building and the significant potential it offers.”
The property will be sold through Allsop, widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading property auction houses, attracting national interest from investors, developers, and property professionals.
