Broadwell House combines traditional and contemporary living in a striking and attractive property that dates back to the 1700s with a modern extension that has doubled the space and created a superb kitchen/family area perfect for entertaining.

Highlights of the accommodation include a cosy lounge with multi-fuel stove, the substantial social kitchen with island unit, four double bedrooms and a first-floor reception room with views to Skiddaw and the Pennines.

Broadwell House has an entrance porch with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with a wooden glazed door opening into the good-sized lounge.

This is a dual-aspect room with bow windows, exposed oak beams and a multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth. It has access to an original stone staircase with window seat to the three second-floor bedrooms, study, shower room and separate toilet.

Steps from the lounge lead down to a snug area which also has dual-aspect windows and a feature fireplace with slate hearth and solid oak mantel plus a characterful exposed oak lintel and built-in storage cupboards

An inner hallway off the snug leads to a utility area, the rear porch and a second utility/kitchen which has a door to the living kitchen/family room.

This is an amazing L-shaped room almost 41ft by 21ft with units in a light oak finish with light granite-effect tops, Rangemaster electric range cooker with five-burner ceramic hob, two ovens and grill, integrated dishwasher, island unit with breakfast bar seating area and integrated storage.

There are areas for the washing machine, dryer and fridge-freezer, a 10-12 person dining table and space for two three seater sofas with tiled flooring throughout.

A corridor links the old and new parts of the property with a staircase to the first floor where a lovely large reception has dual views towards the Caldbeck fells and Skiddaw range.

The four double bedrooms off the landing share the four-piece family bathroom with corner shower cubicle and thee is also a shower room with exposed beams.

Also featuring exposed beams is the study while a toilet completes the accommodation.

Outside Broadwell House, the space on offer is as impressive as the interior of the property. To the front is an enclosed garden with raised beds, seating area with decorative chipping and a paved patio with sandstone flagged steps.

A paved pathway leads to the back of the house which is also reached via a driveway which goes across the small village green.

The property's large rear garden has raised mature flowerbeds, large lawn area with a wide variety of mature herbaceous shrubbery, perennials and mature trees.

A block-paved yard can house several cars in addition to the two garages attached to the property. A further detached garage, which has recently been re-roofed and tiled, is capable of accommodating four cars and could easily be used as a workshop.

Broadwell House has enough space for separate accommodation for a family member or for business purposes/holiday let or rental while the village of Bothel has a school, pub, active village hall and excellent transport links.

Broadwell House, Bothel, is for sale at £325,000 from PFK Estate Agents. Full details here.