FOR anybody seeking an outdoorsy Lakeland lifestyle close to pubs and the fells, this three-bedroom house in Staveley fits the bill perfectly.

Number 10 Rawes Garth has a lovely, relaxing location beside the river at the top end of this vibrant, popular village, with its shops, beer hall, brewery and wealth of businesses in Staveley Mill Yard.

This smartly presented, three-bedroom property is described as a classic, modern end-terrace house built in the 1970s.

It is on the market with Armitstead Barnett for offers in excess of £250,000.

Number 10 stands on a cul-de-sac of similar properties and is entered through the kitchen, from a parking area at the back of the house.

The kitchen is a great space fitted with modern units, a gas hob, electric oven and extractor fan, with space for a fridge freezer and washing machine.

There is also a useful pantry cupboard for storing all the essentials.

The living and dining area make a spacious family room for relaxing and entertaining, set around a cosy wood-burning stove on a slate hearth, which will really come into its own on wintry evenings.

This light and bright room has sliding patio doors leading outside to the decked patio, offering an appealing, al fresco option to let the outside in on a summer's day.

Up on the first floor are three bedrooms, two of them doubles. Lovely countryside views can be enjoyed from the main bedroom and the third bedroom, across the river to fields beyond.

The family bathroom has been refurbished with a smart, contemporary look and features a P-shaped bath with shower and curved glass screen, basin, toilet, towel radiator and crisp, modern tiled walls.

Outside 10 Rawes Garth is an enclosed gravelled garden at the front, and an open decked patio at the back, the ideal place to sit back and take in the view. Neighbouring properties have a right of access at the end of the garden.

There is a handy garage detached from the house as well as a shared parking area close by.

The property has mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.

Staveley is located just off the A591 and its railway station provides connections with trains to Manchester, just under two hours away; Edinburgh, just over three hours; and London, just over four hours' distant.

This highly sought-after village offers a thriving community feel for residents and holidaymakers alike.

It is home to pubs, a popular primary school, St James' Church, the Roundhouse Theatre and the bustling Mill Yard, site of the former water-powered bobbin mill.

The yard's many attractions include Hawkshead Brewery, the famous walkers' cafe Wilf's, a bicycle superstore, an artisan bakery and many more businesses besides.

Staveley nestles at the foot of the scenic and peaceful Kentmere Valley, a popular destination for walkers with its famous Horseshoe route.