OUR property of the week is a charming, 18th century cottage located in the hamlet of Raisbeck, south of the picturesque Eden village of Orton.

Old Farm Cottage is on the market with Armitstead Barnett for offers in the region of £450,000.

This three-bedroom property is described by the agents as "a quintessential Cumbrian cottage", full of character and offering spacious accommodation, set among 0.3 acres of lovely cottage gardens.

Old Farm Cottage is believed to date back to the mid-1800s and its heritage features include exposed beams, stonework and oak panelling, which give the rooms a warm and welcoming feel.

The rural community of Raisbeck sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by beautiful, rolling countryside with views of Orton Scar. The Lake District National Park is also close by, as are many walking and cycling routes, including Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast walk, and the M6 motorway.

Old Farm Cottage has oil-fired heating and offers a choice of three reception rooms including a good-sized living space set around a cosy open fire. The kitchen is at the back of the house, overlooking the gardens and is fitted with a range of cupboards, an integral oven and hob.

Off the the kitchen is a useful utility space which houses the boiler and has plumbing for a washing machine.

The dining room and a further sitting room would lend themselves to a variety of uses for potential buyers, including a ground-floor bedroom.

Also on the ground floor is a shower room that has been recently updated, and is fully tiled with a double shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet.

A characterful, oak-panelled staircase leads from the living room to the upstairs landing. The master bedroom has windows on two sides and overlooks the gardens. Of the two further bedrooms, one is en-suite and another could easily be transformed into a nursery or children's playroom.

Old Farm Cottage's gardens are described as larger than average, extending to 0.3 acres, with lawns at the side and back of the house and mature planting. There is a sweeping gravelled driveway and parking at the front, and the spacious garage has power and water.

The cottage has been well looked after by the same owners for more than 30 years, and its size and setting - together with its rural yet accessible location - would make for a wonderful family home.

www.abarnett.co.uk, tel 01539-751993