Million-pound properties are rare in Wetheral but if you're looking to live in the popular village then this house might fit the bill.

It's a picturesque mansion with a tower, situated on the village green. There are three floors of original features such as miniature gargoyles, Gothic cornicing and patterned tiles depicting Persian warriors.

Eden Mount was designed and built for a wealthy tea merchant in 1872 and is for sale along with a two-bedroom cottage.

William Thornton, of Savills Estate Agents, which is handling the sale, said: "We've had a lot of local interest in Eden Mount, as well as from outside the area. We anticipate this being sold as a family home.

"The history and design are the big draw. The extravagant detailing of the external facade is truly exceptional, with stone quoins and decorative carvings created by Italian craftsmen and the entrance vestibule has a door with coloured glass landscape scene possibly by William Morris."

Asking price is £1.2m but if you fancy it you'd also have to factor in the stamp duty of £63,750 and the increased running costs, with an energy-efficiency rating of F, the second most expensive grade.