Beatles' house bought at auction

George Harrison's childhood home is being transformed into an Airbnb rental and a house museum.

The Beatles star's former family home in Liverpool was acquired at auction by Ken Lambert and he's now turning the property into a destination for fans of the band.

Lambert, 48, who is in the business of commercial construction, told the New York Post newspaper: “Once I realized I was the winner, it was pretty shocking. I really started to think about what I was going to do with the property. I'm not a wealthy individual. It's not like I go around buying up properties. I'm a Beatles fan, yes, but I am a big George Harrison fan specifically.”

Lambert bought the property for £171,000 (Cdn$280,000) and is only the third person to have owned the home since the Harrison family.

The property owner ultimately decided to transform the landmark into an Airbnb and a house museum for weekly tours.

He made the decision after observing the success of house museums dedicated to John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

He explained: “I think it was a shame that George's house had no relevance to millions of Beatles fans, but they're waiting in line to walk into John Lennon's house.

“George is my favourite Beatle. I want to respect his legacy.”

Lambert walked through the property after he bought it at auction, and he can still vividly remember the “surreal” experience.

“It was pretty insane when I was able to walk through the house. I was there by myself. I kind of walked through it after I owned it. It was ... a remarkable feeling.”