An Edwardian-style detached home with stunning views south towards Borrowdale, the Newlands Valleys and the surrounding fells is now for sale in available in Portinscale, near Keswick.

The spacious home has an elevated position and has been updated and extended to offer a seven-bedroom accommodation set in two-thirds of an acre of gardens.

Lonnin Garth has seven bedrooms – five en-suite – family bathroom, three reception rooms, galleried landing, large farmhouse kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, garden and garage.

The home is steeped in history, having originally been commissioned in 1905 by Canon Rawnsley, Lakeland conservationist and co-founder of the National Trust.

A traditional Lakeland canopied entrance porch opens into the entrance hall, with quarry tiled floor, spacious reception hall with beamed ceiling and exposed stonework.

A large L-shaped south-facing lounge has a decorative beamed ceiling, original feature fireplace and study/snug area with French patio doors out to the gardens.

The farmhouse-style dining/kitchen comes with a range of Shaker-style units, a range and walk-in larder.

There is a good-sized utility room, which also contains the central heating boiler and an external covered porch/boot room.

On the first floor, the property has a flexible range of accommodation and could be sub-divided. It currently comprises four double bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and the remaining two having an associated bathroom and separate toilet.

A large second reception room enjoys views south towards Derwentwater, Borrowdale and the surrounding fells. A useful study is located off this room.

On the second floor are three double bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms.

The generous outside space backs on to open fields. The grounds include lawns, borders a small orchard and several patio areas to appreciate the panoramic views.

There is a detached garage, parking and footpaths into the surrounding countryside.

Lonnin Garth, in Portinscale, near Keswick, is for sale at £625,000 from Cumbrian Properties, tel. 017687 73066.