A FORMER coach house that sits behind the grounds of Furness Abbey is on the market.

The five-bedroom house in Barrow's Abbey Road is for sale for £475,000.

According to Zoopla, the property has been on the market since 2018 and has been reduced by £40,000 since it was first listed.

It is said to be a former coach house and stables.

A listing by estate agents Corrie and Co said: "This is a truly stunning and rare purchase opportunity.

"Spread across one floor this family home is so full of character, pouring with original features.

"This beautiful home includes a light and bright family lounge, five good size bedrooms, a quirky shaker style kitchen with pantry and utility room.

"Externally this has landscaped gardens with a courtyard and is of a sunny aspect."

The home two bathrooms, one reception room and a private drive with space for four cars.

Describing the gardens, the listing said: "The main gardens can be enjoyed all the way through the day up to the early evening.

"Morning sun from 10am and chasing evening sun until 9pm on the top patio. Multi-tiered with mature trees bushes and shrubs bursting with colour. This has to be seen to be appreciated."