A self-catering farmhouse overlooking a lake and set within 30 acres has just come to the market and is an ideal proposition as a holiday letting business.

Catcleugh Farm is situated at the foot of the Cheviot Hills near the Pennine Way and overlooking Catcleugh Lake. It is 10 miles north east of Otterburn and four miles south of the Scottish border, set back from the A68 and within the boundary of the Northumbrian National Park.

The traditional 18th Century stone farmhouse, which used to be a shooting lodge for the Dukes of Northumberland, has been converted to three self contained units.

One has four bedrooms and two have two bedrooms each. There are also six large outbuildings which are in advanced stages of being granted planning permission which would substantially increase annual turnover, currently £50,000 per year.

The buildings and grounds extend to around 30 acres including formal lawned gardens, woodland and a two-acre walled field with further grazing land beyond.

These areas provide potential for camping facilities and holiday chalet lettings, subject to relevant planning permission.

There is also a communal area with sauna, laundry room and boiler room.

Catcleugh Farm is for sale (freehold) through Christie & Co at offers in the region of £1.2m, tel (0191) 222-1740.