A ‘wonderfully’ restored former farmhouse on the edge of the Lake District has joined the market.

Groffa Cragg Farm at Gawthwaite offers a detached, ‘expertly’ developed six-bedroom home, a large garden and views of Coniston Water.

(Image: Rightmove) The stone farmhouse was originally built around 1880 and enjoys a ‘very desirable’ rural location within a short distance of Ulverston.

It was added to Rightmove on Monday September 23 and is being marketed by Ashdown Jones with an asking price of £875,000.

The estate agent said: “Retreat to the rural and tranquil Groffa Crag Farmhouse to discover a versatile and spacious home, where traditional meets contemporary.

(Image: Rightmove) This ‘traditional’ Lakeland home is currently being used as a holiday let, and ‘offers bags of potential’.

A ’welcoming and cosy’ hallway gives access to the ground floor living space on either side.

To the right, you will find three rooms in one - a combined snug with a focal log burner, dining room with seating for 12 and a ‘captivating’ open plan kitchen and breakfast room.

(Image: Rightmove) The estate agent said: “The natural flow of these three rooms makes for a fabulous entertaining space yet all have their own unique feel and can be used separately.”

“The current owners have kept many original features whilst sympathetically restoring the traditional dado rails and ceiling mouldings where possible. It brings a nice cohesive feel to the rooms.”

The kitchen benefits from ‘dramatic far-reaching views’ up the valley to Coniston Water as well as a back door, leading outside to the patio.

(Image: Rightmove) On the other side of the hallway there is a lounge of two halves with a log burner and a library space.

Two doors here, one leading to a handy downstairs WC, the other leading down to the basement which is currently set up as a games room but could be used as a gym or bar.

There is a separate annex, which is easily closed off from the main home and includes a ‘contemporary’ L-shaped kitchen with glazed double doors to the garden as well as a mezzanine double bedroom with ensuite and Juliette balcony.

The annex also includes a small sitting room with peaked ceilings and exposed beams.

A barn area, which is currently used for storage, could be converted to additional living space.

Returning to the main house, a first-floor landing provides access to an ‘opulent’ family bathroom.

The estate agent said: “A real wow factor with separate walk-in shower, bath, sink, high level traditional toilet and vast window, creating a bright and airy space for you to let your troubles soak away in the bubbles of the tub.”

(Image: Rightmove) The first floor comprises of three ‘excellent’ sized double bedrooms with ‘majestic’ views, high ceilings with restored mouldings and ample room for furniture.

The second floor offers two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The master bedroom is described as ‘something of a dream’ and runs the full width of the home.

(Image: Rightmove) Outside, traditional gardens offer a large expanse of well-maintained lawn with a small copse to one side, where birds nest and deer roam in the bracken.

A stone outhouse and outbuilding have the potential to be transformed.

A private country drive has plenty of space to manoeuvre and park vehicles.

Visit www.ashdownjones.co.uk or call 015394 88811 to find out more.