A VICTORIAN town house is on the market and open to offers.

The Firs, in Hartlepool's Westbourne Road, was previously used as a hostel, but is now surplus to the requirements of Hartlepool Borough Council.

The closing date for sealed bids is 1pm on Thursday.

Built about 1880, the double-gabled house as seven en-suite bedrooms, two attic rooms, dining room, lounge, office, kitchen, basement, laundry, storage space and two gardens.

The sale particulars state: "It is considered that (it) could be adapted with little cost to the purchaser to form a family home.

"The property currently has planning consent as a hostel, but it is considered that the property would be suitable for residential use."

For further details, contact Emma Dixon, at Hartlepool council, on 01429-523387.