A South Cumbrian hostel is on the market for £775,000.
Kendal Hostel, a Georgian townhouse, is being marketed by Christie & Co.
The hostel and accompanying bedsits are currently owned and operated by mother and daughter Jan Nicholson and Kristina Rowe, who have managed the property since 2011 as a mix of independent youth hostel accommodation, large group accommodation, and residential bedsit accommodation for locals.
With a capacity of up to 46 guests, the hostel is one of the largest single group accommodation properties in the area.
The hostel was built in 1757 by Daniel Wilson, of Dallam Tower, who opened the next door brewery the following year.
The Highgate building was converted into a youth hostel in 1987 and was opened in March that year by Princess Anne.
In recent years, Jan has stepped back from the business, and with a young family of her own Kristina is now looking to pass the reins to a new owner and spend more time with family.
Kristina said: “For nearly 15 years, the hostel has been part of my everyday life, and I have loved being able to welcome our guests from all over the world to Kendal and make sure every single one of them enjoyed their stay, with a warm local welcome and comfortable accommodation.”
Jan added: “We are proud to have been the custodians of this historic building, which is such a key feature of Kendal’s main street. We have worked tirelessly to make sure we are true to the history of the property whilst keeping apace with our guests’ changing needs and expectations.”
Graham Wilkinson, hotel agent at Christie & Co for Cumbria and the Lake District, said: “I am delighted that we are able to assist Jan and Kristina with the sale of Kendal Hostel. This is a great opportunity for a new owner to either continue building on the existing success of the business, or to create something new.”
