New Lease of Life For Former Pub Following £100k Investment by Local Accountant

A former Wrexham pub has been converted into office space for a local accountancy firm after undergoing a £100,000 transformation.

Mike Griffiths & Partners (MGP) Accountants, owned by James Denton, is the new owner of the former Yew Tree Inn in Gresford – which has become home for the firm’s new offices.

Mr Denton, from Park Hall, Oswestry, purchased the pub on High Street from Marston’s Brewery which then closed its doors last September. The pub had been on the market for more than three years.

MGP Accountants will now move from its nearby current offices on Chester Road in Gresford to the converted pub and plan to open the doors to clients later this year.

Mr Denton, who currently employs five members of staff, said the investment and the move was a vital part of his strategic plans for growth.

He said it was extremely important for him to keep the business in Gresford as that is where the firm was first launched by the former owner and company founder Mike Griffiths 35 years ago.

“The former Yew Tree Inn was a perfect move for us as it offers extensive space which we have converted into office accommodation on the ground floor,” he said.

“This gives us the much needed office space and also space for our expanding team.

“The internal conversion was a huge undertaking but we are extremely pleased with the finished open plan office.”

“The pub is a prominent building in a conservation area opposite All Saints Church which is home to one of the seventh Wonders of Wales so we are very happy we have been able to secure the building.”

Mr Denton, who bought the accountancy firm nine years ago, said the internal revamp had resulted in contracts for many of his clients and local companies.

A first floor three bedroomed flat is included in the pub and is expected to be available for rent from May 1st which he hopes will offer the perfect home for a family wishing to live in the village.

Already the firm has welcomed a new member of staff, with Lucy Bennett starting her apprenticeship as a trainee accountant in February.

There are plans to offer more jobs throughout the next 12-18 months.

MGP Accountants will be opening its doors to clients and residents in the village, along with other business owners, for free refreshments on May 11 from 12noon to 3pm.

For more information about the office move or anybody interested in the rental of the flat should call 01978 852 698 or email [email protected]