The Warkworth House Hotel, a Grade II Star-listed property originally constructed in the 1820s in Northumberland, UK, has been put up for sale.

Specialist property adviser Christie & Co has been appointed to market the property, at an asking price of £1.8m ($2.36m).

The current owners, Sandra Thomas and Theresa Collins, acquired the hotel in 2012 from Mark Worley at Christie & Co and have now decided to sell the property as they move towards retirement.

Thomas said: “We have invested heavily in the hotel since we bought it 12 years ago, both cosmetically and structurally, and we feel that we have created a wonderful boutique hotel with a great reputation and healthy profits.

“The time has come for us to retire and step away from the business, which we do with a heavy heart, but we are hopeful that the new owners will enjoy their time here as much as we have.”

Warkworth House Hotel has 14 en-suite bedrooms, a bar and a restaurant, and is located close to the sea and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape.  

Christie & Co Hotel Director Mark Worley said: “Having helped Sandy and Terry buy the hotel all those years ago and having kept in touch ever since, it is great for me to be able to help them achieve their next step.

“Hotels and hospitality businesses in Northumberland and in particular, along the coast, are in great demand and we are sure that there will be a good level of interest.”

The announcement follows the sale of Kearton Country Hotel and Tearoom, facilitated by Christie & Co.

Located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Kearton Country Hotel dates back to the 1800s.