Studio House, Alston
Studio House is a stunning stone built four storey property which is set
within a prominent position of the market place / Front Street of Alston,
Cumbria and close to all local amenities. The current vendor has maintained
the building to the highest order and currently runs a successful pottery
business from the ground floor.
The commercial space to both ground floor and basement are ideal spaces for a
variety of businesses particularly those of the arts and crafts.
There is proposed plans drawn to scale for both first and second floors to
create a two bedroom living accommodation with stunning views overlooking the
church grounds and distant fells to the rear and the historic front street.
Studio House offers great potential for the right buyer and is an ideal
investment having scope for both holiday and long term lets.
No onward chain. Total 184 metre square (603’6)
Ground Floor – Commercial
Through wood glazed entrance door to:
Front Shop 5. 35m x 5. 37m (17’5 x 17’6)
An inviting light and spacious double fronted shop decorated in neutral
colours, wood laminate floor, electric storage heater, spotlights and exposed
stone wall.
Cupboard 1. 48m x 0. 95m (4’8 x 3’1)
Large walk in storage cupboard. From cupboard through to:
WC 1m x 1m (3’28 x 3’28)
A staff WC facility with hand basin and water heater.
From front shop up two steps to:
Workshop 4. 22m x 3. 73m (13’8 x 12’2)
A useful workshop area for all crafts which is light and spacious, decorated
in neutral colours, vinyl to floor, laminate worktop with floor & wall units.
Stainless steel sink & drainer with chrome mixer tap, electric storage heater
and wood single glazed window to rear aspect with wood sill.
Basement – Commercial 7. 0m x 7. 0m (22’9 x 22. 9)
A large basement area with power lighting and water installed. The proposed
plan is to have an entrance porch which walks into the main shop / workshop
area with proposal for stairs linking to shop. An ideal area for any business
or the possibility to let out separately as long term let investment.
The basement can be accessed via wood door to the side of the building
currently.
First Floor – Residential
From marketplace through wood door to:
Entrance
A small entrance porch decorated in neutral colours with decorative floor
tiles, with possible access to shop.
Stairs leading to:
Living / Dining Room 4. 22m x 3. 73m (13’8 x 12’2)
A large light and spacious living area with wood floor, two wood sliding sash
single glazed windows to front aspect with wooden shutters and two wood
sliding sash single glazed windows to rear aspect. It is currently used as
exhibition storage space ancillary to the shop. Currently zero rated.
Kitchen 4. 22m x 3. 73m (13’8 x 12’2) - measurements including Cloakroom.
A family kitchen area which has wood single glazed window to rear aspect.
Cloakroom
A useful cloakroom area that will house boiler, WC facilities and wood single
glazed window to side aspect.
Wood stairs that lead to the second floor:
Second Floor 4. 22m x 3. 73m (13’8 x 12’2) and 4. 22m x 3. 73m (13’8 x 12’2)
Currently the second floor is one large space with a back room decorated in
neutral colours with wood floors. The proposed plans would provide access to a
study, two bedrooms that would each benefit from their own private ensuites.
The main room has two sliding sash single glazed windows to front aspect
overlooking the front street of Alston and the back rooms have windows to both
rear and side aspect overlooking the church grounds.
Services to Building
Mains Electricity. Mains Water and Drainage.
Energy efficiency rating tbc
Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is Alston Leasehold. If you
would like more information about this 1, 000 year lease which commenced in the
early 1600’s please contact us.
Additional Information
Studio House has full planning permission through Eden District Council for
the re - development of first and second floor to residential property and the
redevelopment of basement are. Planning application number: 20/0897. In
addition to the four floors there is an attic area which could be re - developed
by gaining the necessary planning permissions.
Local Information
Set in the North Pennines, Alston claims to be the highest market town in
England being at 1000ft above sea level and an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. With its cobbled main street, distinctive market cross and ancient
stone buildings it is a beautiful place to live, work and visit.
The town offers full amenities, including an array of shops, schools for ages
5 to 16 years, doctor’s surgery, petrol stations, pubs, eateries and post
office. Tourist’s attractions include the South Tyne Railway, Lead Mining
Museums, art and craft galleries the Pennine Way runs through the town as does
the C to C cycle route.
The road links are good being in the centre of the north and you can be in
most major town and cities to the East and West in around an hour. Newcastle
Airport and main line train stations can also be reached in around an hour’s
drive.
Directions CA9 3HS
From the Alston Office turn left and you will find the property on your left
hand side behind the market cross.
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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