If you've been looking for an opportunity to break into the hospitality industry, or are an experienced operator on the hunt for suitable premises in order to expand your offering, then the well-established Cherry Grove Guest House may fit the bill.

Alternatively, it could be let to students or even be returned to use as a very large family home, subject to the relevant planning permissions being obtained.

The house is within easy reach of Carlisle city centre and also conveniently situated for local amenities including food stores, schools and regular bus routes.

It is also well-located for the M6 at junction 43, allowing travel south to the Lake District and beyond and north to the borders and Scotland.

Additionally, the A69 is within easy reach, providing access to Hadrian's Wall and the north east.

Cherry Grove Guest House is a substantial end-terraced property with six/seven bedrooms, the majority of them with en-suite facilities, three reception rooms, a kitchen and parking for three vehicles.

To the front is a low-maintenance garden complemented by a side forecourt and enclosed rear yard with two outbuildings/utility areas.

The property, which has double glazing and central heating, features original details such as ceiling coving, corbels and roses, dado and picture rails and bay windows.

It is entered through a vestibule with a wooden door with attractive stained glass and leaded decorative panels opening into the hall.

Here a curved and sweeping staircase rises to the first floor with an understairs cupboard and doors to the ground-floor rooms.

The good-sized lounge has a feature fireplace housing a coal-effect gas fire while the second reception room, which is currently used as a breakfast room, has two radiators, a wall-mounted electric fire and a door to the kitchen.

This work space is fitted with a high-gloss wall and floor units with work surfaces, an integrated fridge-freezer, free-standing range-style cooker with five-burner gas hob, double grill and double oven.

There is anti-slip vinyl on the floor and the walls are Whiterock panels which is compliant with health and safety regulations.

A dining room completes the ground-floor layout.

The first-floor landing has a storage cupboard, office/study and three double bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room. One of the bedrooms has a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors and overhead storage.

The second-floor landing has a large built-in cupboard, a side window and two more en-suite double bedrooms, one of which has a built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and vanity table.

The final two bedrooms, one of them with a range of fitted wardrobes, share the four-piece bathroom.

Outside the front and side of the house are shillied and the enclosed back yard has an access gate to a designated parking space for three vehicles. Two outbuildings have power and light and one has plumbing, shelving and space for white goods.

Cherry Grove Guest House, in Petteril Street, Carlisle, is for sale at £215,000 from Cumbrian Properties, tel. 01228 599940.