Market House, Market Place, Alston, CA9 3HS

Market House Apartment, Shop and Garage Market House Apartment (Currently run as a successful holiday apartment) First Floor Entrance Hall 2.95m x 1.75m awp Access is via bastille stone steps leading to a solid wood entrance door.

Inside we have a good-sized entrance hall painted white with original Victorian wood doors and skirting. Hanging for coats and radiator.

Cupboard located to the left as you enter the property housing mains gas boiler for water and central heating.

The door to the left leads to: A spacious open plan, multi-use room featuring an attractive original bay with sliding sash windows looking to the front aspect and up towards the market cross.

Large wood sliding sash window looks onto the Churchyard to the rear.

Features a modern navy fitted kitchen with marble effect worktops and stainless-steel sink, mixer tap and integrated oven and hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

Benefitting from original Victorian cast iron working open fire, wall lights, two radiators and original wooden floorboards.

Back through to the entrance hall to the right of the staircase is: WC Cloakroom 0.86m x 1.75m awp White painted room with vinyl flooring, modern suite comprising low level WC and ceramic wash hand basin with chrome fittings.

A small single glazed, timber window painted white looks to the rear aspect and storage space under the stairs.

From the entrance hall the pretty wood curved staircase leads up to the second floor with original stained glass window over looking the Churchyard to the rear.

Market House Apartment - Second Floor Stairs and Landing 1.75m x 1.84m awp The staircase is exposed wood leading round with wooden spindles and useful overhead storage cupboards.

To the top of the landing are two large overhead storage cupboards.

Door to: Shower Room 1.18m x 0.79m awp A large walk-in shower/wet room with plumbed in chrome shower, white shower panels and shower tray fitted to the floor.

A small single glazed window looks to the rear aspect and attic hatch to ceiling. Bedroom One 3.48m x 4.75m awp A generous sized double bedroom with white painted walls and new carpet to the floor.

The room features two wall lights, an open cast iron feature fireplace and timber, Georgian style sliding sash window looking to the front aspect.

There is also a small glazed window to the rear aspect taking in the views. A white ceramic basin is located in the rear corner of the bedroom and two radiators.

Bedroom Two 3.05m x 2.93m awp A good size second bedroom also featuring a white ceramic basin with chrome fittings, white painted walls and new carpet to the floor.

There is a single glazed Georgian style, sliding sash timber window looking to the front aspect. Ground Floor Shop Main shop area is a good-sized space with two sliding sash windows to the rear.

There are two large single glazed shop front windows looking onto the front street either side of the timber, part glazed entrance door.

The shop is in a prominent position opposite the Chemist and just down from the Market Cross and busy Market Place with free parking.

Painted wooden boards to the floor with access to the cellar, lighting and cast iron fireplace. Neutral white paint to the walls.

A door to the right leads to: Kitchenette 2.11m x 3.70m awp A small kitchen area with new sink and storage. Understairs storage cupboard and seating area.

From the kitchenette a door leads to: WC Cloakroom 1.32m x 2.11m awp Features a new matching ceramic toilet and basin set.

There is a white UPVC sliding sash, double glazed window to the rear and the walls are painted white.

Garage The shop and flat benefit from a single garage which is situated opposite the property with access through the arch.

Services Mains Electricity Mains Water and Drainage Gas fired Central Heating Council Tax Band A Energy efficiency rating E Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold.

Additional Information The shop can be available as vacant possession or with a long-term lease. Information available upon request.

Local Information 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, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by stunning views of the surrounding fells and the South Tyne Valley.

The surrounding moorland has diverse flora and forna 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.

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 and cobbled streets.

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, and bakery towards the top of the street.

You will also find antique shops a beautician, charity shop, library, hairdresser, doctors’ surgery and a Chemist.

If you fall in love with the local area why not visit the local estate agents Pennine Ways to see what properties, they have to offer You can also visit a historical Roman Fort Epiacum (Whitely Castle) which can be found a couple of miles North West of the town, you can walk around the site a visit The Nook tea room on site 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.

Between Alston and Melmerby, the road climbs the Hartside Pass to a height of 1904 ft, from where there are magnificent views across the Solway Firth to Scotland.

This long and steep climb also forms part of the Coast-to-Coast Cycle Route. Directions CA9 3HS Market House and Shop is centrally located in the heart of Alston.

From the market cross head downhill towards the Town Hall. Market House and Shop is located to the right hand side opposite Alston Pharmacy.

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