A 400-YEAR-OLD farmhouse in the Lake District has been restored following a two-year project by the National Trust.

Hoathwaite Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed property close to the shore of Coniston Water and belongs to the early 'yeoman' or 'statesman' farmhouses of Cumbria.

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The house is of special interest particularly due to its 17th and 18th century joinery, closed well staircase and spice cupborards so the National Trust were keen to undertake the extensive restoration work to preserve the property.

The restoration incorporates many of the house's original features such as a 'bed cupboard' with much of the bed frame and some old hemp rope still in evidence.

Chris Tuckey, project officer for the National Trust, said: "This has been a brilliant project to be involved in, watching how the house has been brought back to life whilst conserving its valuable assets.

"We have kept the original layout of the house and added modern services but in a sympathetic way, to maintain the original history and highlight the period features."

The four-bedroom house is now available to let.