1. This is a luxury penthouse apartment situated in the village of Wetheral where amenities include doctor's surgery, restaurant, hotel and leisure club.

From an entrance hall is a contemporary open-plan living/dining kitchen with soft-closing units, integrated appliances and patio doors to two balconies, one with views over the green.

There is a utility cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine, two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and both with a balcony, and a main bathroom with a four-piece suite.

The property comes with video entry system and allocated parking. Management fees apply.

Lime House, The Green, Wetheral, is for sale at £325,000 from Cumberland Estate Agents. For more details see here .

2. Situated in a courtyard development off Thornton Road with a range of similar-style properties, this duplex apartment consists of an entrance hall, a two-piece cloakroom and a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room incorporating a full-length shower cubicle.

The lounge/dining kitchen is open plan with a range of quality German units, integrated appliances, ceiling spotlights and recessed storage.

There are two further bedrooms, and a four-piece bathroom which includes an attractive free-standing roll-top bath.

The property has underfloor heating throughout and each room has its own digital thermostat control.

The apartment in Thornton Court, Stanwix, Carlisle, is for sale at £215,000 from Cumbrian Properties. For more details see here .

3. Ideal for first-time buyers or buy to let, this second-floor apartment is situated close to Carlisle city centre and local amenties, and overlooks a church and grounds.

The well-presented accommodation comprises a communal entrance with an intercom system and a lift to all floors, an entrance hall, a lounge with a double-glazed door leading on to a balcony and a kitchen which includes a range of units, integrated oven and four-ring ceramic hob (other appliances available if required).

There are two double bedrooms, and a shower room consisting of a three-piece suite, fitted storage, panelled walls and ceramic tiled flooring.

The apartment in Spencer House, St Paul's Square, Carlisle, is for sale at £99,500 from Allan Estate Agents. For more details see here .