The Farmhouse is a lovely home in a quiet rural location with a beautiful garden and views of the Lakeland fells.

It is ideal for a family wanting to live in the countryside but still be close to amenities in Wigton including Nelson Thomlinson Secondary School which was rated outstanding at is last Ofsted inspection.

The Farmhouse forms part of the small settlement known as Kirkland Farm and is a long white-washed building offering spacious accommodation over two floors.

The layout includes two reception rooms and a garden room, a master suite, three more double bedrooms and a single.

On the ground floor is a sixth bedroom, a double which is adjacent to a large wet room and offers level access and the house has disabled access, making it a good prospect for a range of purchasers.

The modern fitted breakfasting kitchen has a good range of Shaker-style wall and floor cabinets in wood with granite worktops and a tiled floor which is repeated in dining room and conservatory.

The dining room, which has characterful ceiling beams, is kept cosy with a Redfyre range cooker in a sandstone fireplace and the generous garden room is an ideal family space.

A rear hall has a door to a courtyard which is owned by the property, there is separate vehicular access and a garage.

Upstairs three south-facing bedrooms include the master with en-suite bathroom and dressing area while the remaining two bedrooms are a double with high ceilings and a final double with built-in wardrobes.

Outside a drive flanked by trees, grass and meadow sweeps towards a large area of parking, passing a hidden wildlife pond.

The Farmhouse is well-placed for the A595 linking Carlisle and Cockermouth and the A596 for the Solway Coast and West Cumbria.

The Farmhouse, Kirkland Farm, Wigton, is for sale at £475,000 from Hayward Tod, tel. 01228 810300.