THE former Victorian railway station at Bell Busk that featured in the 1950s film Another Man’s Poison starring Bette Davis is up for sale, with a price tag of £795,000.

The station closed in 1959 and for many years was the Tudor House bed and breakfast, until its recent transformation by its current owners, Bob and Sheila Marchant, who bought it in 2009, to a four bedroom home.

“If the walls could speak I’m sure they would have some interesting stories to tell,” said Mr Marchant. “Bette Davis and her husband Gary Merill starred in the film, which neither apparently rated, and unfortunately the critics didn’t either. The property and platform enjoyed five minutes of fame though in the opening sequence, with the rest of the filming taking place around Malham and in a studio in Surrey.”

Today, the line primarily carries traffic between Skipton and Carlisle and between Skipton and Morecambe, with about one train passing by every hour from around 7am to 9.30pm.

“When the station was operating, local people enjoyed catching a glimpse of the famous Flying Scotsman and it’s fair to say it would be a dream home for any train enthusiasts,” he said.

“We bought what was Tudor House as we were looking for a new challenge, having sold my marketing services business in Central Europe. My wife left her career in ladies fashion retailing and we set about completely renovating the building.

“In the years we ran it as a bed and breakfast, we reduced the number of rooms from seven to five and brought the place into the 21st century in terms of amenities, giving all the rooms en-suite facilities. We also completely updated and refreshed the communal areas with a focus on luxury. Outside we created a patio area on the old platform, with a fire pit and barbecue, so guests could enjoy some fresh air and even watch the occasional steam train pass by. The business was a success but hard work.”

The couple decided to retire to explore other adventures, and so chose to convert the building to a family home.

Julia Green, office manager, at estate agents, Dacre, Son and Hartley in Skipton said: “It’s such a special property with a really interesting past. Key features include the exposed stone chimneys and beams, vaulted ceilings, open fireplaces and wood burners, and the outstanding kitchen. The high-specification bathrooms are also a real selling point. The Old Station House is located in the most idyllic rural setting of lower Malhamdale with the Yorkshire Dales National Park on its doorstep. With quick and easy access into Skipton, Leeds and beyond it’s also ideal for people looking to commute. A substantial detached property in the semi-rural hamlet of Bell Busk, set in good sized gardens with abundant parking and far reaching views – you can see why it played a starring role on the big screen.”