A Lake District cottage with breath-taking views of the fells is on the market with an asking price inviting offers over £1.5 million.

Aydon Cottage is located in the rural setting on the periphery of the village of Applethwaite, near Keswick.

“The uninterrupted vista from this wonderful property is truly exceptional,” said Nick Elgey, property sales and marketing consultant for Hackney and Leigh, who is managing the sale. “In my 35 years’ property experience I have not seen a finer view.”

The detached property includes four double bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms.

News and Star: STUNNING: The view to the fells and Derwentwater from Aydon Cottage at ApplethwaiteSTUNNING: The view to the fells and Derwentwater from Aydon Cottage at Applethwaite

Downstairs the accommodation includes a living room, open-plan dining hall, study and a fitted dining kitchen. The living room has front and side floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise the views and sliding patio doors, which lead to an adjoining paved entertaining terrace.

Outside, the landscaped gardens include a variety of established shrubs, stocked borders, mature trees and a front lawn and, at the rear, there is a paved terraced garden with established trees and shrubs.

For more details contact the Hackney and Leigh office in Keswick on 017687 41741