4 Highfield Hall, Barrows Green, Near Kendal, LA8 0AA

Here's our TOP TEN reasons to love 4 Highfield Hall:

1. The splendid panoramic views - to the south across the garden towards Morecambe Bay and Farleton Knott, of The Helm to the east and westerly views towards Scouts Scar.

2. Country house conversion - built for a member of the Somervell family of Kendal and run as a Barnado's Home from 1948-2001, the property was converted in 2002 into seven individual residential properties. Many of the original features remain with mullion windows with seats, some with leaded toplights, a Gothic style arched and part pannelled doors.

3. Well-proportioned, light filled accommodation - with a gross internal area c. 1088 sq ft (101.1 sq m), the rooms are light and bright with big windows and tall ceilings.

4. A ground floor apartment - accessed via a flight of stone steps, make an entrance into a dual aspect sun room with picture window and French windows framing the views. An entrance vestibule leads into an inner hall with cloaks cupboard off. The breakfast kitchen is comprehensively fitted with base and wall units, granite worktops and integral appliances. The sitting room is an absolute delight with twin arches, fitted bookshelves and a lovely large window with seat. There is also plenty of space for a dining table. Off the sitting room is a two piece cloakroom.

5. At the end of the day - there is a generous double bedroom with fitted furniture and window seat as well as a three piece en suite shower room.

6. Delightful south facing gardens - with seating terrace, lawn, raised pond, informal garden area with planted beds and a wooden summerhouse with power. There is also a sloping lawn to the east as well as extensive communal gardens and woodland to enjoy without the upkeep.

7. Garaging and parking - approached via an attractive tree lined drive, bursting with seasonal colour in the spring, there are two single garages (set in a block of three) with electric up and over doors, power and light, one of which has been upgraded to a studio/hobbies room with personnel door, along with two private parking spaces as well as visitor's parking. There is also a bin and wood store adjacent to the garages.

8. A rural village in South Lakeland surrounded by rolling hills, Barrows Green has a pub, the Punch Bowl. Nearby is the village of Natland with a village green, primary school, village hall and shop. Also close by is Sedgwick, a small village where the Lancaster Canal aqueduct runs through and provides a level and scenic route for walking or running. The market town of Kendal to the north (3.4 miles to the town centre) along with the Georgian city of Lancaster to the south (19.6 miles) provide a more comprehensive range of educational, commercial and recreational facilities.

9. It's a great base for exploring the Lakes and Dales, the Lune and Eden Valleys as well as the Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale AONBs. Fresh air and fun, whichever direction you take and whatever your pleasure.

10. Further afield - access to the M6 is at J36 (4.6 miles) with the nearest station on the west coast main line is at Oxenholme (1.7 miles) with trains to London Euston is under three hours. If you fancy more distant shores then airports are at Leeds Bradford (60.7 miles), Manchester (79 miles) and Liverpool Airport (84.9 miles).