The Lake District is no stranger to pricey properties boasting spectacular views - but this one hands down beats them all.

Balla Wray, a six bedroom Victorian mansion at High Wray near Ambleside is now on the market for an unmatched £3.5m.

The most expensive Lake District home on the market, Balla Wray lies on the northern shores of Windermere, commanding cinematic videos of the mere and its mountainous backdrop.

Indeed the entire house would not look out of place on the big screen, with its stone exterior radiating both character and charisma, and its sumptuous interior being the very definition of executive living.

Described by estate agent Ashdown Jones as the “Holy Grail” of Lake District living, Balla Wray lives up to that name in more ways than one.

Its grounds very effectively hide Balla Wray from view, ensuring privacy and peace for those who call it home.

An “eclectic mix of mature trees” including blue and red cedar mean that, according to estate agent Ashdown Jones, “the grounds are alive with colour, texture and history”.

Further afield is a boat house with its own jetty, providing the owner with bespoke access to Windermere, one of the most popular of the Lake District's natural wonders.

Being a Victorian home does not mean it is without state-of-the-art modern conveniences.

These include underfloor heating in the kitchen, morning room, hallway,, master bathroom, and the cellar, and temperature sensors in every room for controlled heating.

Security is also taken care of, with CCTV and oak electric gates at the entrance to the grounds.

The Chalon kitchen is perfect for both family cooking and for entertaining, with a Wolf oven with large extractor fan, wood burner and oak flooring providing both comfort and class.

Storage will not be an issue, with a cellar, a large double garage and a log store.

And a detached stable cottage provides even further space for use any way the new owners see fit.