Now for sale in the popular Tynedale village of Riding Mill, the bungalow has the added benefit of solar panels which provide an annual income of up to £1,500.

It is in the sought-after area of Oaklands Rise, which is off Whiteside Bank in Riding Mill. It was built in the mid-80s and now requires some updating.

The detached home has two reception rooms and four bedrooms, set on a spacious plot with lovely gardens backing on to open land.

The entrance lobby leads into a T-shaped entrance hall with laminate flooring and a cloaks cupboard.

The 20ft lounge has windows at the side and back with double doors to the dining room and another set of double doors to the rear.

The dining kitchen has a central island and a door to he conservatory. From here the integral double garage and utility room are accessed.

The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes while two of the remaining three bedrooms also have fitted wardrobes. The fourth bedroom is currently used a study.

In addition to the large four-piece family bathroom, the bungalow also has a large wet room with doors to the hall and third bedroom.

The front garden is lawned with shrubs, trees and flowers and driveway parking for two cars.

The south-facing rear garden also has a lawn, shrubs, trees and flowers as well as a paved terraced and a pond.

The property is being sold by Keith Pattinson, whose valuer Marc Hydleman said: "This spacious detached bungalow is set in a popular residential location with delightful landscaped gardens.

"It has been in the same family for almost 30 years and has been well maintained. Solar panels were fitted in 2011 and generate an annual income in excess of £1,000.

"Oaklands Rise is a cul-de-sac off Whiteside Bank, with eight quality built bungalows that have been established since the mid 1980s. It is an area where there is not a high turnover of property as people who buy there rarely then move away.

"The accommodation is very adaptable and could allow you to work from by using one of the rooms as an office and still provide three double bedrooms. It also provides excellent accommodation for a family."

The property in Oaklands Rise, Riding Mill, is for sale at £575,000. For further information, contact Keith Pattinson on 01434 605376.