A well-known Cumbrian landmark which has a 'resident ghost' is currently up for for sale at £1,250,000.

Whoop Hall near Kirkby Lonsdale is on the market after many decades of continuous family ownership.

For most of the recent past, the old building was operated by tenants as a hotel, restaurant, bar and function venue.

Known locally 'The Whoop', the hall is a long-established notable landmark and hospitality venue just to the south of Kirkby Lonsdale with a broad frontage to the A65.

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Dating back to the 17th century and serving initially as a coaching inn, the site has seen many changes over recent decades taking advantage of its proximity to both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park and catering to both locals and visitors.

Changes have included the re-alignment of the A65 to bypass the site in the late 1980s and the expansion of the hotel facilities to include 24 en-suite bedrooms, extensive bar, dining/function facilities, plus the addition of private and staff living quarters.

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According to the listing by Commercial Property and Development Consultants​​ Atkinson Associates: "One thing that has never changed is the resident ghost of a coachman who never left.

"He causes no problems and is a gentle reminder of the Hall’s long and colourful history."

Kirkby Lonsdale Health Club is described an important local asset (Image: Atikinson Associates) Adjacent to the hotel is a Health Club, which was added in the early 2000s, with an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and treatment areas.

Operated by Energize Community Active Ltd as Kirkby Lonsdale Health Club, this has a thriving and growing membership and is an important local asset.

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The sale is being handled by Alastair McDowell MRICS of Atkinson Associates.

He said: ‘The availability of The Whoop represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of this calibre, the site having potential for further development including alternative uses (subject to availability of appropriate consents), if required."

Those interested can call 01943 66955 or 07889 719536.

Alternatively, email alastair@atkinsonassoc.co.uk.