This detached dormer bungalow in a very popular hamlet has an elevated position which provides panoramic views of the countryside, Solway Firth and towards the Scottish hills.

It has a spacious layout that would suit a growing family with the first-floor rooms ideal for teenagers to have their own space.

Alternatively, with all all the main rooms on the ground floor, the separate accommodation upstairs could be allocated to relatives or visitors.

Highlights of the property include a large reception room with private balcony and fully enclosed gardens with a wooded area.

The bungalow is approached by a set of steps up from the driveway with the front door opening into an L-shaped hallway.

The large lounge - 29ft by 13ft - is off to the left and is a light and airy dual-aspect room with French doors to the front, where there are views overs the Solway Firth. The room is warmed by a gas fire set in a polished Portuguese limestone surround.

A step up leads into the dining area which has another set of French doors to the back garden and a door to the fitted kitchen which features modern light cream gloss wall and floor cabinets and integrated Siemens appliances.

The master bedroom is almost 17ft by 11ft and also has views over the Solway Firth as well as fitted wardrobes,and an en-suite shower room with newly installed three-piece suite comprising a double shower cubicle and tiled walls and flooring.

A second bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom boasts a corner sunken bathtub, fully tiled walls and Karndean flooring.

The two upstairs bedrooms are both spacious doubles, one with built-in wardrobes and loft access to the eaves offering good storage. There is also a study on the first floor along with a shower room.

Outside, the bungalow has off-road parking in addition to a double garage and a lawn with shrubbery and hedging.

The back garden has attractive shrubs, bushes and trees, a patio area and steps to lawns, summerhouse, sheds and the wooded area at the back of the house.

The bungalow in Manesty Rise, Low Moresby, Whitehaven, is for sale at £290,000 from PFK Estate Agents, tel. 01946 695535.