One of the oldest sweet shops in the country is on the hunt for new owners.

The Sweet Shop in Kirkby Lonsdale was originally established in 1902 and has now hit the market with a current asking price of £155,000.

The property, found on Market Square, also comes with luxury accommodation that has the option of being used as a holiday let.

Estate agents Fisher Hopper said in its listing: "Both the shop and accommodation have been refitted to a high standard and are now available on a new lease term of up to 10 years.

"It's a fine three-floor, stone-built period property situated in the picturesque market square of this popular tourist destination - and it's home to two thriving businesses."

The property also comes with furniture, fittings, linens, website and social media assets.

The current turnover of the shop is roughly £200,000 per year with the occasional letting of the accommodation bringing in, on average, £12,000.

"There is huge potential to increase this as a full-time holiday let," said the estate agents.

"Alternatively the accommodation could just be used as full-time living above the retail business."

The ground floor comprises a 'stylish and distinctively refitted' traditional sweet shop, plus staff kitchen and separate access to the accommodation.

There is access down to a good-sized basement with two large stock rooms and staff cloakroom.

The 'stunning' accommodation comes with a kitchen and spacious lounge on the first floor, and two king size bedrooms, a bathroom and a large storeroom on the top floor.

The estate agents were quick to highlight Kirkby Lonsdale itself as being one of the main selling points.

They added: "It is a charming market town with an excellent range of independent shops, pubs, bars and restaurants.

"The Market Square is then located in the heart of the town with good footfall."

You can find out more about the property and the accompanying 'fantastic' business opportunity here.