Strathmuir is a striking and spacious former vicarage, set back from the road with an attractive approach and sitting within grounds of one acre.

The redbrick property has a detached coach house which has potential for conversion to a range of uses.

“This former vicarage has a wealth of period features from the large entrance hall with gothic arch fanlight over the front door and intricate staircase detailing to tall sash windows with shutters and wooden flooring,” said Adrian Tod of selling agents Hayward Tod.

“The accommodation is presented in a traditional four-square layout and the fine living space has considerable character.”

The sitting room at the front of the house faces south and west and is full of light from sash windows. Other period features are a timber floor and sandstone fireplace with wood-burning stove.

A study/second living room, is on the other side of the hallway.

The lovely dining room, again with sash windows, has a private aspect to east and south with a wide bay window, a timber floor and woodburner in a sandstone fireplace.

The good-sized breakfasting kitchen has wooden cabinets, a four-oven Aga in a recess and ample dining space.

A utility and pantry, wc and front and rear porches complete the ground-floor layout and the property has a basement with two rooms.

“The generous first-floor accommodation extends to 1,760 q ft and provides four good double bedrooms, one with dressing room and two with dual aspects,” Adrian added.

“ The large family bathroom has a contemporary suite including a freestanding bath and large shower cubicle and a separate shower room completes the picture.”

Externally is a sweeping drive to parking at the front and within the rear courtyard. The grounds are lawned with hedging and trees.

“Strathmuir is a rare package, within walking distance of Houghton village shop and primary school and enjoying good access to the main road network.

“In short, this is a fine home in an accessible location.”

Strathmuir, Houghton, Carlisle, is for sale at £500,000 from Hayward Tod, tel. 01228 810300.