The gorgeous chocolate box cottage in the Lake District once owned by Beatrix Potter

A rare opportunity has come up to buy a beautiful home in the Lake District which was once owned by Beatrix Potter. This chocolate box cottage was part of the renowned children's author and illustrator's estate in the sought-after area of Bowness-on-Windermere.

The unique property, which dates back to the late 1800s, is now on the market for £800,000 after undergoing an impressive renovation by its current owners. The four-bedroom house, which is currently used as a successful and luxury holiday let, would now make a lovely forever family home in the heart of the Lake District.

The fairytale-like North Cottage is tucked away in Longtail Hill and boasts large living spaces, four bedrooms, three bedrooms and a gorgeous garden. From the outside, it has a traditional white render and a slate roof blending in with the rural setting.

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As you make your way inside, the cottage opens up into a grand, modern space. The first room is large open-plan kitchen with vaulted ceilings and beams, as well as French doors that open out onto a balcony with framing views of the landscaped garden.

Stepping down from the kitchen is the entertaining space with a dining and living area great for socialising with friends and family around a log burner.

Upstairs there is a good-sized double bedroom to the right with storage set into the eaves, and a large window with pretty views of the woodlands. With this room comes an en-suite bathroom with a spacious tub.

There is another floor accessed via stairs leading down from the living space. Here there is the remaining three bedrooms as well as the family bathroom. The master bedroom has space