A rare opportunity has arisen to live in a detached bungalow with large private gardens set within the picturesque hamlet of Padstow, close to Whitehaven and in an area renowned for its far-reaching views towards Ennerdale and the West Cumbrian fells.

The property, which has been meticulously kept by the present owners, offers a wealth of family-sized living accommodation incorporating lounge, country kitchen with utility and dining area, open-plan dining/sun room, four double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom and spacious loft room which would make a perfect snug/hobby room.

The property also boasts a great amount of external space with the driveway providing off-road parking for three cars, and a triple detached garage with utility room, cloakroom and overhead storage space. This would make an ideal workshop and also has potential for conversion into a self-contained annex subject to the necessary planning consents.

The rear garden is south/west-facing and backs on to open countryside. It incorporates a large section laid to lawn with raised flower beds, mature hedging, trees, shrubs and fruit bushes and two ponds; a small established wildlife pond and a large sunken pond with water feature. There is also a paved patio area and a greenhouse.

The house in Starling Dodd, Galemire, is on the market for £329,950 with PFK, tel. 01946 695535.