A £1m property just south of Windermere with three floors and large gardens has come onto the market.

The Old Vicarage, located in Staveley in Cartmel, is a detached house with immense charm and character. It is privately tucked away within substantial gardens and grounds.

Situated on an elevated plot in the Lake District National Park within a short walking distance of Fell Foot Park and close to Newby Bridge, the property is conveniently placed for the Swan Hotel, which is renowned for its superb restaurant and bar, as well as relaxing spa and gym. It also has a competitively-priced marina on the fringe of Windermere.

The location offers fabulous countryside walks, easy access to the rest of the Lakes - including Grange, Ulverston and picturesque Cartmel village, where the local amenities include the famous 12th Century priory, iconic Cartmel racecourse, michelin starred restaurant L'Enclume and Grange Fell Golf Club.

The accommodation is accessed via a porch with original feature arched doorway and offers an entrance hall, sitting room, snug, dining room, breakfast kitchen, pantry, utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor.

The first floor has an impressive landing, four double bedrooms, with two being dual aspect and one having an en suite shower room, family bathroom and four piece shower room and a kitchenette.

The basement rooms include a workshop, hobby room, store and wine cellar. This property benefits from double glazing to the main accommodation and oil fired heating to the most part with the addition of electric storage heating.

Outside there are fabulous landscaped gardens and grounds with a sweeping driveway, a parcel of woodland, double garage and ample parking and turning. The gardens, which are a true gardeners paradise, are extremely private and offer many seating areas to take in the tranquil surroundings.