A light and airy bungalow is on the market in a sought-after area of Carlisle, close to a range of amenities including shops, schools, restaurants and countryside walks.

The detached property is in Stanwix, a highly-regarded suburb of Carlisle which is also convenient for the major employment hub of the city centre.

The glorious open space of Rickerby Park is on the doorstep, offering visitors meandering footpaths and a walk alongside the River Eden, watched by cattle and sheep grazing beneath mature trees. Hadrian's Wall Trail passes through the park, offering walkers an accessible route east and west.

The bungalow for sale is in Millfield and briefly comprises two reception rooms and three bedrooms with ample parking and gardens front and back. It benefits from central heating and double glazing.

The property is reached by way of a driveway abutting a low-maintenance front garden with a large gravelled area and shrubs. The driveway provides parking and there side access to the back garden.

The front door opens into a storm porch and an inner door leads into the spacious hallway which has a feature arch and doors to all the rooms. In addition there are airing and cloaks cupboards.

The large living room to the right of the hallway has a feature window overlooking the front garden and is warmed by a gas fire with feature surround. There is an ornate chandelier-style ceiling light and wall lights.

The dining room, which has a side window and a glazed door to make the most of the light flooding in from the inner hall, is next to the lounge with the kitchen beyond it. This has a range of fitted wall and floor units in white and an integrated fridge and freezer.

On the other side of the hall are the three bedrooms, all of which have fitted furniture.

An attractive shower room in white with tiled walls and floor, and a separate toilet, complete the accommodation.

Complementing the sizeable front garden is a large plot at the back laid to flagstones and gravel with trellising and fencing. A decked veranda provides an area for relaxing or dining and there is a summerhouse with power.

In addition, the garden also has planted borders and a single garage with an arbour.

The bungalow in Millcroft, Carlisle, is for sale at £255,000 from BPK Estate Agents. For more details, see here .