A HISTORIC pub on Maldon's waterfront is set to be sold at auction.

The Sunny Sailor is up for sale with full vacant possession with a guide price of £400,000.

The grade II listed house, in Fullbridge, dates to the 15th century and was converted from a dwelling to a public house in the late 1600s.

The ground floor is approximately 1,600 square feet with two bars, a snug and dart room, a function and dining room and a kitchen and customer toilets.

The upper floors include a first floor manager's flat with a kitchen, utility room, shower room, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

The overall plot measures approximately 0.24 acres, with a generous parking area and external seating with steps that lead down to the diver, with access to boats.

The property could be suitable for commercial or residential redevelopment of parts or all of the building.

The plot is up for auction with Dedman Gray on Wednesday, March 29.

For more information go to www.dedmangray.co.uk/auction/.