A HOUSE and riding centre has been put up for sale for £1.25m.

Holmescales Riding Centre in Old Hutton has three bedrooms and 24 acres of land.

It has 22 stables and a number of outbuildings.

A listing by property agents Rural Scene said: "The vendors have lived here running the equestrian business for many years and the property is now offered for sale due to retirement.

"The property is located in the gateway to the Lake District. It is a rural settlement about three miles east of Kendal, South Cumbria.

"The focus of the village is St Johns which houses the church dedicated to St John the Baptist, together with Old Hutton Primary School and the Public hall. Kendal is the nearest market town and offers a range of facilities and amenities including shops, restaurants, supermarkets etc."