A listed Georgian townhouse, which has been converted into a popular ten-bedroom hotel, has gone up for sale. 

On Durham's historic Old Elvet Street, the Town House hotel has been put up for sale for £1.5m. 

Ten "individually themed" bedrooms, a 40-cover restaurant, a cosy bar, and an "excellent" cellar and wine store all come wrapped up in the deal. 

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The freehold owner is retiring, and his 5000 sqft home adjoining the hotel is also for sale. 

Sellers describe the property saying: "The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian townhouse, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area.

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"Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk. Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden, or main house.

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"This well-established and refurbished city centre, boutique hotel is only 400m from Durham City marketplace, but enjoys views of the Cathedral and river from its unique rooms, three of which have hot tubs with enclosures.

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"The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 492 feet away.

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"Durham Rail Station is less than one-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey.

They add that "significant growth" in Durham City property values has been observed in recent years, making this an "ideal investment" with a proven secure income of £100k per year. 

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