A HISTORIC pub is due to be sold.

The Kings Arms in Cartmel is under offer having been put on the market.

According to a listing the popular pub was constructed in the 1800s.

The pub was placed up for sale last year.

A listing by property agents Savills said: "The property comprises a detached two storey Grade II Listed public house originally constructed in the 18th Century.

"The elevations are rendered, set beneath a pitched slate covered roof, with single storey side and rear extensions of a similar construction.

"Externally there is a beer patio to the front and an outbuilding to the side which is used for storage.

"Overall the site extends to approximately 0.1 acres."

Planning permission to turn the first floor into seven bedrooms has expired.