* Freehold
* Central heating
* Fireplace
Market House Flat and Shop
Ground Floor – Shop
Shop Floor 5. 34m x 4. 72m awp
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.
Market House – 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. Carpet to the floor, 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 blue fitted kitchen with marble effect worktops and stainless - steel
sink, mixer tap and integrated oven and hob with extractor. Benefitting from
original Victorian cast iron working fire, wall lights, two radiators and
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, 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.
Market House - 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 we have carpet to the
floor. A large, single glazed, timber window provides a charming feature with
decorative glass looking onto the Church to the rear aspect. The first door to
the right.
Shower Room 1. 18m x 0. 79m awp
A large walk - in shower/wet room with plumbed in chrome shower, white bathroom
panels and shower tray fitted to the floor. A small single glazed window looks
to the rear aspect.
Bedroom One 3. 48m x 4. 75m awp
A generous sized double bedroom with white painted walls and 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 single glazed window to the rear aspect. 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 second bedroom also featuring a white ceramic basin with chrome fittings,
white painted walls and blue carpet to the floor. There is a single glazed
Georgian style, sliding sash timber window looking to the front aspect. Two
wall lights and shelving to the left - hand wall.
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 cottage and land are freehold and the
garden is Alston leasehold, (a 1000 year old lease dating back to the 1600s).
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.
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, Pennine Ways
Ltd. To arrange an appointment, please call Haltwhistle or Alston .
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