The Keep is an outstanding contemporary home boasting a superb open-plan family room at the heart of the property, underfloor heating, en-suite bedrooms and a large garden plot enjoying open views.

It is situated within the popular village of Wreay which lies close to the Petteril with a nature reserve and Roman fort nearby, making this an attractive location for an outdoorsy family.

The character property now for sale there has a study, beautiful sitting room, large utility in addition to the huge living kitchen space and four double bedrooms.

In the gardens, accessed through electric gates, is a superb modern outbuilding providing a generous workshop and garaging which complements the ample parking available elsewhere on the site.

Adrian Tod of the selling agents Hayward Tod, said: “The Keep is a beautiful modern home of character and quality which is immediately apparent the moment you enter the grounds through the electric double gates.

“It is clear that this detached home is far from average. Interesting external architectural detail confirms this and internally the property certainly has the wow factor with generous proportions and good natural light.

“The circulation space makes this a wonderful home for entertaining. The centre, and indeed the heart of the home, is the superb living kitchen with windows to three elevations including bi-fold doors to a lovely terrace and open views.”

The space - an impressive 31ft by 20ft - is warmed by a wood-burning stove and has double doors to the sitting room.

A large utility room has built-units and storage and a gardener’s wc complementing the cloakroom in the entrance hall.

The first floor has the family bathroom and four large double bedrooms, two en-suite with the master bedroom having views to the south and an extensive range of built-in wardrobe.

The Keep in Wreay near Carlisle is on the market at £650,000 through Hayward Tod, tel. 01228 810300.