Five Doubles, Two Floors, One Family Home That Actually Works. Most families searching for this much space end up choosing between the right layout and the right condition - this one has both, with a west-facing deck, sea views and open fields at the back thrown in for good measure.

Five bedrooms sounds like plenty on paper. The reality, with most family homes in this price range, is that two of them are boxed rooms you'd never put a double in, the garden faces north, and the kitchen is either small or falling apart. This one is genuinely different.

The layout is the thing that sets it apart. Three doubles sit on the ground floor - which means grandparents, guests or a family member who needs single-storey living can stay comfortably without anyone giving up their room. The two upstairs bedrooms have their own feel entirely. The main loft room is a proper double with a Velux skylight and real character, and next to it is the en-suite - stone-effect tiling floor to ceiling, a walk-in shower, a heated towel rail and another Velux letting the light in. Older kids or visiting family can have the whole upper floor to themselves, and it doesn't feel like a consolation prize. There's also ample storage up there, with the clever use of the eaves.

The heart of the house is the kitchen-diner, and it earns that description. The cobalt blue cabinetry is bold but well done, the dining table fits six with room to spare, and the French doors open straight onto the west-facing deck. On a clear evening, you can see the sea from here - and the fields behind the rear garden mean there's no row of houses looking back at you. It's calm in a way that most residential streets aren't.

Step outside and that feeling continues. The rear garden has been designed to be enjoyed rather than maintained, with a large decked area that works perfectly for barbecues, evenings with friends, or simply sitting out and watching the sun go down. There’s no weekly mowing or constant upkeep - just usable space that fits around a busy lifestyle. Beyond that, there’s a generous additional area that can double as extra parking when needed, easily accommodating a couple of cars.

The garage adds another layer of practicality. It’s a substantial space with power and lighting already in place, making it ideal for storage, hobbies or a proper workshop setup. Alongside it, there’s also an attached outbuilding currently used as a bike workshop - giving you the flexibility to keep the garage clear for vehicles or general storage while still having a dedicated space to work from.

The ground floor also has a main bathroom that does the job properly - a corner bath and a separate shower enclosure in the same room, with marble-effect tiling throughout. Two reception rooms give the family space to spread out without everyone ending up in the same spot.

The front of the house has parking for several cars, a tidy lawn with a stone boundary wall, and a distinctive Monkey Puzzle tree that you'll remember from first glance. The overall condition throughout is good - this is a home that's been looked after and improved over time, and you can move straight in without a list of jobs to tackle.

The village itself is a big part of the appeal. The Galloping Horse is right across the road - a proper local pub with a genuine community feel. The local Asda is a couple of minutes up the road for daily essentials, and there's a Starbucks and a Burger King nearby if that's your kind of morning. Beckstone Primary School is a five-minute drive, and Workington town centre - where both Workington Academy and St Joseph's High School are based - is around ten minutes away.

For anyone who enjoys being outdoors, the location works just as well. There’s a cycle track only a couple of minutes’ walk from the house, giving you a safe and easy route into town or even all the way through to Whitehaven without having to deal with traffic. In the other direction, the western edge of the Lake District opens up quickly - with routes out towards Loweswater offering some of the best cycling and walking in the area, all within reach from your front door.

If you've been watching the market for a while and keep finding that the space, the condition and the location never quite come together in the same place, this is the one that changes that. Get in touch to arrange a viewing - properties like this don't sit around for long.

Bungalow in Workington