2 bed terraced house for sale

The Butts, Alston CA9

Blacksmith Cottage, The Butts, Alston
Delightful stone-built terrace cottage set in the historic part of Alston town. Set over three floors, the property offers spacious accommodation and is in exceptional order. Having living room, separate kitchen diner, two good size bedrooms and large attic room, mains gas central heating via radiators throughout and double glazing. The property benefits from two parking spaces along the cobbled lane from the cottage.

Ground Floor
Entrance
UPVC door to front space for coats and boots, door through to:

Living Room
A good size living room having double window to front aspect, fireplace with gas fire, stairs to first floor and door to:

Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with wood laminate worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer and complementary tiling to splashbacks. Stone inglenook with range cooker, built in fridge freezer, window to front aspect and space for dining table.
First Floor
Landing
Stairs to attic room, two storage cupboards and door off to:

Bedroom One
Double room having window to front aspect and inglenook with shelving.

Bathroom
Modern suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with Victorian shower attachment, complementary tiling to walls and window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two
Large double room having window to front aspect with inglenook for wardrobe.

Attic Room
Stairs from the landing lead up to a large attic room, having beautiful, exposed apex beams, two skylights to front and rear aspects and storage cupboards to the eaves. This large room could be utilised as a third bedroom, playroom or office.

External
To the front of the property is a cobbled area with seating and pot plants, along the cobbled lane are two good size parking spaces.

Services
Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage
Gas fired Central Heating
Council Tax Band A
Energy efficiency rating C

Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the title to the property is Freehold.

Additional Information
The property also owns the freehold of a couple of flats to the rear of the property which are leased on 600 year leases from 1989 subject to a ground rent of £15 per annum each.
Alston area

Cumbria is often said to be the most beautiful county in England. Historically part of Cumberland, Alston being about 1000 feet above sea level is the highest market town in England and lies within the North Pennines National Landscapes, surrounded by stunning views of the surrounding fells and the South Tyne Valley. The surrounding moorland has diverse flora and fauna and provides an abundance of wild and rare animals and is home to the endangered red squirrel and many types of birds of prey.
Alston was once described as being in the middle of nowhere and the middle of everywhere. It is only 18 miles to Penrith, 20 miles to Ullswater in the Lake District, 23 miles to Hexham and 25 miles to Hadrian's Wall. Newcastle is only 45 miles away.
Alston has access to two ski slopes at Yad Moss and Allenheads, both with tows. The road linking Alston with Penrith and the Lakes is Hartside and is one of the top 10 best roads for biking. The Lake District National Park, considered one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty, serving as inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians, in only 20 miles to the west.
Home to the South Tynedale Railway, the highest narrow-gauge railway in Britain and The Hub motor museum both served by a tearoom on the station platform offering delicious freshly prepared food. Alston has great selection of Inns, Shops, Cafes, Restaurants and Scenic Walks over Fells, Riverside, hidden Waterfalls and historical industrial sites and museums from the lead mining era. Alston town was also used in the making of Jane Ayre and Oliver Twist with its pretty original buildings cobbled road and marketplace.
The town has a steeply rising cobbled high street and a very distinctive market cross, which has a small fruit and vegetable stall four mornings a week. Other attractions are local craft shops which sell award winning jams and chutneys, and the artisan food shops where you can find a wide range of produce and an excellent range of cheeses, a lot are locally sourced and accommodate dietary requirements and sell our local specialist Cumberland Mustard, made here in Alston. There is an outdoor shop in the market square, on the main street, two gift shops a takeaway, Bistro, new Cobbles Coffee Shop, and bakery towards the top of the street. You will also find antique shops a beautician, charity shop, library, hairdresser, doctors’ surgery, dentist and a Chemist.
Alston also has two convenience stores, the Co-op and the Spar, the Spar incorporates an excellent butcher’s shop which has a variety of fresh and cooked meats along with a petrol station.
Directions CA9 3JQ
From the market square, walk down between the Turks head and Cobbles café. As you continue walking through the Butts keep left and the property can be found on your right.

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