Carriage Cottage, The Butts, Alston, CA9 3JU

Carriage Cottage, The Butts, Alston reduced - Picturesque Cottage Nestled in a Beautiful Hamlet within the Alston Town.

Carriage Cottage oozes Traditional Charm and has Large Double Bedroom, Lateral Living/Kitchen Area, Good Sized Shower Room and Double Glazing Throughout.

No onwad chain Through UPVC double glazed door to: Open Plan Living Room / Kitchen An extensive living room and kitchen having floor and wall kitchen cabinets to one wall with composite 1 ½ sink and drainer with mixer tap, laminate worktop, space for undercounter fridge/freezer, electric cooker, integrated extractor fan and plumbing for washing machine.

Electric fire with wood surround and mantle, carpet flooring, wood beams and two white UPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspect.

Passage Passageway to bedroom and shower room with carpet to floor, shelving and single glazed door. Shower Room A bathroom having shower cubicle with electric power shower, WC and pedestal sink.

The shower has splashback boards, and the sink has splashback tiles above with vinyl flooring, linen cupboard housing hot water tank and extractor fan.

Bedroom One A spacious double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to side aspect and carpet flooring.

External The property can be accessed by entering the arch in The Butts, turn right and the property is straight ahead.

A small bench outside the front door could be placed for a small sitting area or ideal for potting plants.

Virtual Tour Floorplan Services Mains Electricity Mains Water and Drainage Electric Fire Immersion Tank Council Tax Band A Energy efficiency rating G Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is leasehold.

There is 585 years remaining on the leasehold at the time of going to print. Additional Information There is a good pedestrian right of way from the road to the front door.

There is potential to purchase the property through acquisition of the owning company, further information can be requested through our Alston office.

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 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 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 Alston office head towards the Market Cross and turn left into The Butts, and then the second left.

Continue to the crossroads and the arch entrance in on the right-hand side. The property can be accessed by walking through the arch, turn right and Carriage Cottage is straight ahead.

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.