It's been a long journey for property developers who have been busy converting a historic building in Ulverston into luxury apartments.

After being bought by the Cameron Investment Group in 2020, plans were approved in 2023 to convert the grade II-listed Lonsdale House Hotel on Daltongate into 13 suites.

Developers have been working hard since to restore the many stunning features of the 19-bedroom Georgian townhouse.

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This includes its sash windows, grand staircase and previously barricaded up pieces such as ornate cornices and ceiling details.

The townhouse has seen many weddings over the decades and it aims to be a destination for special occasions once again.

The gardens, as well as the basement, has been re-vamped and the apartments, once open in early, September will be available for short terms rental. 

(Image: Cameron Investment Group) Founder of Cameron Investment Group Neil Cameron bought the property when it was a hotel - complete with mints on the pillows and 'about 10,000 sachets of coffee'.

He has now given the public a glimpse of what the building now looks like inside close to its completion.

This includes the results of the modernisation work that has taken place as well as the restoration of some of its stunning original fixtures.

(Image: Cameron Investment group)

Speaking in an Ulverston community Facebook group, Neil said: "Hi everyone, I wanted to share a quick update on the renovation progress at Lonsdale House.

"We’re now in the home stretch, with our first guests set to arrive in just under six weeks!

"Here’s what’s happening:

  • Kitchens and bathrooms are currently being installed.

  • Second fix electrics and heating are also going in this week.

  • All plastering work has now been completed.

  • The garden landscaping is well underway.

"It’s going to be a busy few weeks for our team, but I'm thrilled to be opening the doors in early September. I hope you enjoy these photos!"

(Image: Cameron Investment Group) During the works, the development team also revealed a very important historical discovery. 

It was previously understood that the grand property was built for the Fell family in 1787 before they moved to Flan How around 1870.

Records show it has seen life as a boarding school, club rooms at the very end of the 19th century and a hotel in 1950s.

During the recent renovations however, a heritage assessment done by Greenlane Archeology identified that several parts of the building date from the 1600s - 200 years older than originally thought.

(Image: Cameron Investment Group) Many locals believe its historic rear 'castle folly' wall was built by WW1 veterans, but it was discovered that this actually much older and dates from the 1800s.

An open evening is set to take place on October 17 where people can view the finished building.