The most expensive houses for sale in and around the Eden Valley

Here's a sneak-peak through the keyhole of the region's grandest properties listed for sale, right now on Zoopla.co.uk

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Morland Hall Estate, Morland, Penrith

Asking price: £2.2m

For just over £2m you could become the proud owner of a sprawling estate, complete with five different properties, including a a nine-bedroom house, a five-bedroom house, a four-bedroom house, a three-bedroom house, and an office/pool house.

The listing, by Cumbrian property agents Edwin Thompson, reads: "Completed in 1861 Morland Hall was always about prestige.

"Its early life was one of luxury serving as a country house for local gentry until WW2.

"The outstanding building was abandoned after a short spell as a red cross hospital in 1945 at which point the roof slate was sold.

"The subsequent decline was rapid and considerable and the house was a ruin, lost in rubble and foliage with no upper floors and substantial trees growing out of the former dining room.

"The property was then purchased in 1999 and over the ensuing 4 years the buildings were completely refurbished, winning a conservation design award in the process. The properties are well insulated, double glazed and were equipped to a high standard offering a total of 21 beautifully appointed bedrooms, together with an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi hot-tub and gym, set in 15 acres of an ancient woods and parkland.

"The property also benefits from a fitness room, a separate office and self-contained accommodation for an on-site caretaker."

The Former Mill, Eamont Bridge

Asking price: £1.925m

Touted as either a 'superior investment' or an 'outstanding family home', this impressive house, on the banks of the River Eamont, is on the market for just under £2m.

The five-bedroom hideaway comes complete with fishing rights for the adjoining river bank, and has the rich mahogany and leather-furnished office you've always dreamed of.

The listing, from Cumbrian Properties, reads: "The Former Mill, which has been extended could provide a luxury outstanding family home, or could be utilised as a superior ‘holiday cottage investment’.

"The Mill is approached by a private tree lined lane, with ample parking for approximately 20 cars, all weather Tennis Court, children’s play area/sand pit, raised bed allotment area, children’s lawned football area, four stable block and paddocks.

"The Mill is set in 4 ½ acres of private grounds above the River Eamont with approximately 400 meters of fishing rights, an abundance of outside space including an all-weather tennis court, children’s barked play area including climbing frame swings/slides and tree houses, lawned football area, sand pit with cover, raised bed allotment area, part stone built stable block comprising four stables and tack room with courtyard, and paddocks leading down to the river.

"To the rear of the property is a large patio area accessed from the bar area overlooking the all-weather tennis court. To the front of the property is a decked seating area."

Mellguards, Howtown, Pooley Bridge

Guide price: £1.5m

Corbridge-based Finest Properties is asking for offers in the region of one-and-a-half million pounds for five-bedroom country house set in the beautiful Fusedale Valley.

The listing reads:"Mellguards stands in an elevated position in the Fusedale Valley, enjoying truly wonderful views over Howtown and beyond to Ullswater.

"This imposing period house was formerly two cottages and now offers generously proportioned accommodation with the principal rooms enjoying spectacular unspoilt views.

"Internally, the property retains a host of period features with exposed beams, solid oak doors and traditional fireplaces in many rooms.

"The main door leads in to the entrance vestibule with access to the study with feature period fireplace and views to distract you from working.

"A dining room enjoys double aspect views and an impressive open fire with local sandstone fireplace.

"The traditional farmhouse kitchen provides an excellent room for informal dining and comprises timeless solid oak base and wall units with electric range cooker, integrated fridge and dishwasher.

"A second kitchen, which is also used as the laundry room, has a range of solid pine units, washing machine, dryer, Belfast sink and stone sconces, providing the perfect place for keeping food and drink cool."

Jenkin Hill, Keswick

Guide price: £1.25m

For just over a million pounds you could own this 17th century country residence, set in the Lake District National park and with uninterrupted, astounding views.

The listing, from Cumbrian land and estates agents H&H, reads: "A fine example of a detached five bedroomed Georgian Gentleman's residence with spacious attached two bedroomed annex, in an enviable semi-rural setting within the Lake District National Park standing within its own gardens and grounds of approximately 1½ acres, enjoying uninterrupted open views to the Skiddaw Range, Keswick, Cat Bells and the Borrowdale and Newlands Fells.

"Originally dating from the mid-17th Century with Victorian and later 'Arts & Crafts' additions, this expansive property is prominently situated within the Hamlet of Thornthwaite, has many original and period features retained and enhanced including: traditional parquet and feature mosaic floors, panel doors with original brass door furniture, plaster cornice and central roses, oak panelling, original and later fire places and sash windows with working shutters, yet boasts modern kitchen and bathrooms, full gas fired central heating and rooms of generous proportions including entrance vestibule, reception 1/snug, sitting room with feature bay, oak panelled dining room, generous snooker/games room, modern fitted kitchen, separate utility, five first floor bedrooms and two modern bath/shower rooms, the annex being reverse plan with spacious first floor living room with wood burner, kitchen, bathroom and two good double bedrooms."