A stunning Grade II-listed former farmhouse set in large gardens is on the market, having been converted by the current owners to a charming family home with a flexible and spacious layout and character features.

Lacewood, near Wigton, is being offered for sale by Cumbrian Properties whose managing director, Adrian Hogarth, said: "The house dates from the 17th century and has many features from that gracious period, such as sash windows with shutters, coving and ceiling roses, picture rails and wood panelling.

"It has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners with huge attention to detail. The rooms are spacious and well-planned and offer an ideal opportunity for a larger family, or family with dependent relatives, to make this their forever home."

Lacewood, which is accessed via a gated entrance, is set in one and a half acres of sweeping lawned grounds with superb views of the surrounding countryside.

The gardens are complemented by a large pond, orchard, summer house, greenhouse and outbuilding, along with a tarmac road, block-paved parking area and patio area.

Mr Hogarth added: "Lacewood is already a spacious property with lovely grounds but it has the added benefit of a four-car garage which, subject to planning permission, could be converted to a two-bedroom bungalow.

"Added to the numerous rooms in the main house, this makes the entire offering an excellent proposition for a wide range of buyers.

"One of these could be someone looking for a base for equestrian purposes as the existing stackyard has been prepared ready for a menage and stable block, and there is a five-acre paddock for sale by separate negotiation."

Lacewood is three miles south of Wigton, close to the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy access of the Lake District National Park.

It has an entrance hall with exposed beams and ceiling coving and the main reception rooms include two sitting rooms, two dining rooms and a living room or snug.

There are also two kitchens, one a family kitchen with seating area, a shower room and utility room.

Going upstairs a half-landing gives views across the pond and garden towards the open countryside. The steps lead on up to the four bedrooms, a playroom or dressing room and the family bathroom.

The spacious master bedroom suite has a dressing room, balcony and an en-suite four-piece bathroom with whirlpool bath.

Mr Hogarth said: "The size and style of the accommodation on offer in this house is just amazing. From the first glimpse of its traditional facade to its pond which attracts a variety of wildlife, Lacewood really is something out of the ordinary.

"We are delighted to be handling the sale of this special property."

Lacewood, The Slack, near Wigton, is for sale at £650,000 from Cumbrian Properties, tel. (01228) 599940.