A pub which has been closed for over 10 years is still looking for a new owner.
The Goddard Arms, at 7 Wood Street, Clyffe Pypard, closed in 2015 despite the best effort of locals, who set up a Facebook group in a bid to save their village pub.
It has been under its current ownership since May 2017 and on the market since 2023.
In April, it was reported that the pub had been marketed by agents Sidney Phillips on Rightmove, for an asking price of £485,000.
A spokesperson for Sidney Phillips confirmed the pub is still available and it is currently advertised at £460,000.
They were unable to disclose whether there has been much interest from a potential buyer.
The two-storey pub features three bedrooms, with the opportunity to let these rooms, two bars, a dining room, car park and beer garden.
Its listing states: "Situated in the centre of a M4 corridor Wiltshire village, on the western edge of the North Wessex Downs (AONB), a short drive away from a World Heritage Site.
"Two-storey public house of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof, with a single-storey rear extension. It occupies a plot size of circa 0.44 acres.
"Under its current ownership since May 2017, the premises has been closed since 2015. No historic trading accounts are available."
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In 2021, a planning application was submitted to Wiltshire Council proposing use as a single dwelling house.
One comment supporting the proposal said: "There is a strong desire (but it's from a very small number of people) in the village. The stated aim is to return a village pub. One that has been closed for about five and a half years, with the previous owners not being able to make a living, simply due to residents not making use of the pub."
But following concerns from local residents about losing the community asset, the application was refused.
One local stated: "We have always considered that in a village, with no shop or other facilities, the local pub is the centre of the community.
"To lose it would be a real blow to Clyffe Pypard and Bushton, leaving many of us isolated and out of touch with friends and neighbours. The Goddard Arms is our last community asset, please don't take this away from us."
CAMRA describes the pub as 'closed long term' but says it was previously family owned and aviation themed, housing part of the collection of the late aircraft enthusiast John Farley.
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