1. This is a characterful barn conversion situated in a fantastic rural location only a short drive from Carlisle, the M6 motorway and the Lake District National Park.

Situated down a quiet rural lane, Parson Bridge is a delightful home with spacious family-sized accommodation and peaceful sun trap garden areas.

Inside includes a large lounge with space for an 8-10 person dining table, a contemporary solid wood dining kitchen, four double bedrooms and en-suite and a family bathroom.

In the grounds, which are bordered by the River Waver, is off-road parking for at least six cars, large lawned gardens to the front, an enclosed rear courtyard garden, and a paddock.

Parson Bridge, Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, is for sale at £430,000 from PFK Estate Agents. For more details see here .

2. Kirkland Hill lies on a quiet road one and a half miles east of Wigton amid scattered community of similar high-quality residences and farms.

The accommodation in this outstanding barn conversion includes a spacious sitting room with a recessed brick fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, and patio doors to the garden. There's a fully fitted kitchen, a play den, five bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a four-piece family bathroom.

High-quality finishing touches include oak woodwork, stone window sills, exposed painted beams, zoned mood lighting and tasteful decoration. Outside is a generous garage, attractive gardens, and a small paddock.

Kirkland Hill, Wigton, is for sale at £360,000 from Cumbrian Properties. For more details see here .

3. Situated in the quiet village of Oulton, this charming detached cottage contains many original features while incorporating a modern twist.

On the ground floor is a living room with exposed beams, a wood burner and a spiral staircase to the first floor. It has a modern fitted kitchen dining room, a sun room currently used as an office, a four-piece bathroom and a utility room.

Upstairs is a spacious room currently used as a study, two double bedrooms, and stairs off to a spacious attic room.

The property comes with a large rear garden laid to lawn with a patio, trees and hedges, and stunning open views to the Lake District.

Chapel Cottage, Oulton, Wigton, is for sale at £169,000 from H&H King Estate Agents. For more details see here .