If you're looking for an investment opportunity in the Lake District National Park then The Orchards could end your search.

It offers an exciting opportunity to purchase a fine period property occupying an idyllic setting in the picturesque Lakeland village of Eskdale Green.

Originally part of a gentleman's country estate, the property is currently configured as two apartments but could be converted to a noteworthy six-bedroom family home of distinction and character.

It would provide great flexibility with multiple reception rooms and a beautiful standard of accommodation, with fell views and spacious gardens in a quiet, peaceful part of the National Park

And as an added bonus, a Coach House at the back of the main property currently produces an annual income of approximately £13,000 on the holiday letting market.

Perhaps of more appeal to some buyers is the fact that the pretty one-bedroom Coach House has full planning permission as a separate property and no occupancy restrictions. It is available to purchase as an option with access to be be provided by a separate driveway entrance.

The two apartments within The Orchards comprise a two-bedroom maisonette and a three-bedroom home on the first and second floors.

The maisonette has a porch with quarry tiled flooring leading to a hallway from where stairs rise to one of the bedrooms, a spacious double with storage and lockable door to the main house.

Back on the ground floor the lounge is a good-sized room with a front bay window giving fell views and a marble fireplace with electric fire.

The dining kitchen has an electric oven with hob and extractor and original stone slab flooring. The second bedroom located here is another large double with dual-aspect window and fitted wardrobes.

A rear hallway has doors lead to the three-piece bathroom and back garden.

The main apartment on the first and second floors features a landing with built-in cupboard - which currently houses the freezer - a window and door to the kitchen.

This is fitted with high-quality oak wall and floor cabinets, electric oven, hob and extractor, an integrated fridge, space for a large dining table and chairs and dual-aspect windows with fell views.

Stairs from an inner hallway rise to the second floor and a dual-aspect living room with a wood-burning stove.

The three-piece family bathroom is on this level with the bedrooms on the second floor.

The master bedroom is a large double room with built-in high-gloss furniture and a dual aspect. The remaining two double bedrooms have exposed ceiling timbers.

There is a shower room with loft access and separate toilet.

Outside The Orchards is a driveway leading to two separate parking areas which provides ample parking for multiple vehicles.

At the front of the property is a delightful courtyard garden area with a mixture of flowers and shrubbery. There is a large garden to the side and another fully enclosed garden to the rear with a large paved patio area. The grounds also contain a laundry room and detached garage with power, light and water.

A spokesman for PFK Estate Agents, who are marketing The Orchards, said: "It is rare to encounter a property of this type with the national park, especially one which provides such excellent business potential. Viewing is strongly recommended."

The Orchards, Randle How, Esdale, is for sale at £375,000 from PFK Estate Agents. Find out more here .