Midrow Cottage, The Butts, Alston, CA9 3JU

Midrow Cottage, The Butts, Alston A delightful one-bedroom stone terraced cottage situated in a popular location within the town of Alston.

The property is arranged over three floors and offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout.

The cottage features a modern kitchen and bathroom, a comfortable living room, and a bedroom on the top floor, which benefits from original exposed beams and charming character features throughout.

Ground Floor Entrance Through a solid wood door into: Kitchen Having a range of modern fitted wall and floor units having laminate worktops with sink and drainer, Built in oven and gas hob with extractor.

Space for washing machine and fridge.

Space for breakfast table and door through to: Hallway Storage cupboard, stairs to first floor and door to: Bathroom Having a modern fitted suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over and glass screen.

Living Room Set on the first floor having exposed stone walls and beams, window to front aspect and fireplace with cast iron inset and wood mantle, stairs to second floor.

Bedroom Good size room on the second floor with velux window and exposed apex beams.

Floor Plan Virtual Tour External To the front the property has stone flags to the entrance and a small, grassed area.

Services Mains Electricity Mains Water and Drainage Gas fired Central Heating Council Tax Band A Energy efficiency rating C Tenure We understand the registered title comprises of the local equivalent known as "Alston Leasehold" where no ground rent is payable, nor do any obligations arise under the lease.

Further information about this 1,000 year lease dating from the 1600's can be obtained by contacting the Alston Office of Pennine Ways.

Local Information 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, 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 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.

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, 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 3JU From the market cross walk between the cane workshop and cobbles café into the Butts.

Take the road to the right of the cottages and you can find the property in the row ahead of you and it is the second cottage on your right.

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, Pennine Ways Ltd. To arrange an appointment, please call Haltwhistle or Alston .

To view more of our properties for sale or to let, please check our website Pennine Ways was established in 1991 and specialises in the sale and letting of property in Northumberland, East Cumbria and Weardale in County Durham.

We also have a holiday cottage division, run regular auctions and manage property renovation projects. Just ask any of our team for further information.

Pennine Ways Ltd is a member of the Property Ombudsman Free market appraisals We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice without obligation on the marketing & current value of your present home.

Just contact one of our offices to request a valuation.

Pennine Ways Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of an offer or contract, (2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them, (3) no person in the employment of Pennine Ways Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or whatever in relation to this property.

May we also courteously advise that whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the measurements in these details, please do not incur any expense until you have verified the sizes to your own satisfaction.