With its origins entrenched in the community history of Seascale, this interesting property was the former village post office and sorting depot and is now a substantial family home sitting in its own grounds.

"It is a superb detached property which since conversion offers a substantial five-bedroomed house," said Lesley Waugh, branch manager of selling agents PFK.

"The grounds contain a detached garage, workshop and large commercial unit. This is part double story and has a kitchenette and toilet facilities, making it suitable for a variety of uses.

"There is great potential to convert this into a residential dwelling,subject to obtaining change of use, for a dependent relative. Ideally, it could be rented out."

The accommodation consists of two reception rooms, one being the former post office, which is still registered as commercial premises, a study, breakfast kitchen and utility room on the ground floor.

Two staircases lead to the five well-equipped first-floor bedrooms and a large family bathroom, making the property suitable for guests.

The double-fronted house has two reception rooms with bay windows and coved ceilings, and one has a fire set in a wooden surround with marble heath.

An entrance hall has a large understairs cupboard and a rear hallway is floored in stone slabs, with doors to lounge and kitchen. There is also an inner hallway leading upstairs with an attractive window on the half-landing.

The dining kitchen is a good size and has fitted wooden wall and floor units with roll-edge work surfaces and a matching breakfast bar. There is an electric cooker and hob, integrated microwave at eye level, integrated fridge and space for a dishwasher.

A door leads to the utility room which has similar floor units, plumbing for a washing machine, stairs to the first floor and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard.

The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, the other bedrooms are all doubles and the four-piece family bathroom has a corner shower cubicle, part-tiled walls and wood panels.

"Externally are double five-bar gates opening to a driveway which has off-road parking for multiple vehicles," Lesley said. "This leads around to the rear yard where there is also further parking for lots of vehicles, as well as a detached single garage with up-and-over door, power and light.

"As regards the outbuildings, the building that adjoins the property is divided into two workshops on the ground floor, one which is approached via double doors and another via a single door. The first floor is currently being used as a hobby room.

"The large commercial unit opens out from one of the workshops and has the potential to be converted to residential use. This area has a large floor space and also a useful kitchenette area as well as male and female toilet facilities."

This unusual property has substantial lawned gardens to the front and side which are mainly laid to lawn with attractive floral borders and hedging enclosed by a sandstone wall. There is another gravelled area with useful timber shed.

The house is situated within the centre of the coastal village of Seascale, a holiday on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

"It is a lovely house with huge potential and I anticipate great interest in it," Lesley added.

The property in Gosforth Road, Seascale, is for sale at £345,000 from PFK Estate Agents. For more details, see here .