1. This purpose-built block of six apartments is situated in the village of Wetheral which has a comprehensive range of amenities including a shop, post office, coffee shop, restaurant and hotel.

The A69 and M6 are to hand and central Carlisle is four miles by car.

The well-maintained first-floor apartment has a private ground-floor entrance, a first-floor landing with built-in cupboard, an attractive sitting room with two windows to the front, a rear dining area, a modern fitted kitchen, a bathroom, and one single and one double bedroom.

Outside is a garage, designated garden, and communal drying area.

Greenacres, Wetheral, is for sale at £129,000 from Hayward Tod. For more details see here .

2. A stunning conversion of a sandstone townhouse is located in Penrith's old town conservation area.

It has a light and spacious open-plan space for living, cooking, dining and sleeping with French doors leading on to the south-facing yard and stairs leading up the bed platform.

The kitchen area has a range of built-in appliances, and the bedroom area has a raised bed encased in glass with storage space underneath.

The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite and has wood-effect flooring. The property also has glass-fronted balconies.

Private parking is available by arrangement nearby.

The apartment in Castlegate, Penrith, is for sale at £110,000 from H&H King Estate Agents.

3. This well-presented and spacious perfect starter home is in walk-in condition and on the market with no onward chain.

The spacious accommodation consists of an entrance hall with loft access, a partially tiled bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite including a shower over the bath and two bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes.

There is additionally a side-facing living room with a feature electric fire and two windows while the kitchen includes plumbing for a washing machine and a slimline dishwasher.

Outside is a communal garden and an allocated store.

The Square, Longtown, is for sale at £58,500 from Cumberland Estate Agents. For more details see here .