1. Eden House is set on a generous plot with fantastic panoramic views of the Eden Valley and Northern Pennines.

The property, which is finished to a high standard, consists of a hallway, a living room with a multi-fuel stove in a exposed brick fireplace, a large modern bespoke fitted kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and recessed ceiling spotlights, a cloakroom and a study.

Additionally there is a four-piece bathroom which includes a freestanding roll-top bath, a master bedroom with fitted solid oak wardrobes and two further bedrooms.

Outside is driveway parking, a double garage, and established and well-maintained gardens.

Eden House, Armathwaite, is for sale at £400,000 from PFK Estate Agents, tel. 01228 558666

2. This detached family home is situated in a sought-after development in the popular village of Dalston, close to local amenities.

The immaculately presented accommodation includes a large lounge with a coal-effect gas fire and patio doors leading to the back garden/patio area, a study, a modern dining kitchen with a large range of units, built-in and integrated appliances, recessed lighting, and a spacious family/dining area.

There is also a utility with access to the large garage, a cloakroom, four double bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, a single bedroom and a main family bathroom.

1 Inglewood Drive, Dalston, is on offer at £395,000 from Allan Estate Agents. Find out more here .

3. This spacious and well-proportioned detached family home is situated in a small select development to the west of the city and close to schools, shops and a regular bus route to the city centre.

On the ground floor is an entrance hall, a cloakroom, a lounge with French doors to a dining room, a study, a utility room and an open-plan dining kitchen with sun room. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two with en-suite facilties, and a four- piece family bathroom.

Outside is a generous block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking, side and rear lawned gardens and patio areas.

Orchard Lea, off Wigton Road, Carlisle, is on the market at £315,000 from Cumbrian Properties. More details available here .