'Transformation' in store after village pub snapped up by new owners

A village pub is set to be brought back to life.
The Royal Oak in Rode Heath has a new owner.
It has been purchased by the team behind the Brownlow Inn, in Brownlow Heath near Congleton.
A post on the pub's Facebook page read: "We are pleased to announce the purchase of The Royal Oak freehold in Rode Heath.
"We look forward to transforming this pub back into a 'local' that all Rode Heath residents will be proud of.
"Regular posts of our progress will be made on our Facebook and Instagram to keep everyone updated.
"We look forward to welcoming you."

The Royal Oak was advertised for sale, priced at £395,000, through the Midlands office of Fleurets Limited, based in Birmingham.
It was described as having 'two trading areas and kitchen, car parking and a three bed private quarters'.
The listing added: "A detached two storey brick-built property which is set back slightly from the road, lies beneath a pitched tiled roof and extends to the rear.
"Immediately beyond this is a good sized and entirely covered smoking shelter. There is also a tarmac car park with space for around 14 vehicles and, beyond this an overgrown but very useful grassed beer garden/children's play area. There is also a private yard with large garage store."

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