A Traditional Stone-Built Property located in the Market Place comprising of a Ground Floor Retail Shop and a 3 Bedroom Residence on the Upper Floors. The Old Bakery stands in good order and benefits from a Large Courtyard Garden & a Double Garage to the
Rear. The asking price includes the business known as "Hi-Pennine Outdoor" at Alston
Hi Pennine House & Shop, Alston
A Traditional Stone-Built Property located in Alston Market Place comprising of a Shop on the Ground Floor and a 3 Bedroom Residence on the Upper Floors. The Building has been well maintained and stands in good order. To the rear, there is an unusually
Large Enclosed Courtyard Garden and a Large Double Garage.
From the Rear of the Property and the Courtyard, take the external staircase to a First Floor
Raised Patio Area.
A delightful sitting area overlooking the Courtyard and suitable for barbeques etc.
This leads into the Dining Area 4.51m (14'9) x 3.16m (9'10)
This magnificent room has a stone-flagged floor and a full height window almost the length of the entire wall. This area features an exposed beams and wooden clad ceiling. There are two radiators and wall lights. A smoke detector is fitted.
Through the archway into the Living Room 3.97m (13'5) x 5.81m (19'0)
This room features a magnificent wooden floor and an open fireplace with a solid-stone fire surround and hearth and a wooden surround and over-mantle. There is a Velux window in the ceiling and a TV. Point and further wall lights. There is also a large wall
heater which runs from the central heating installed for extra background heating.
From Dining Area into:
Kitchen 3.21m (10'11) x 4.45m (14'7)
Wall and floor units with soft closing drawers and cupboards. There are spaces for a fridge freezer, and housing for microwave, an oven, a tumble dryer, a washing machine and a dishwasher. There is a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap and mosaic tiling above
the work surfaces. The window overlooks the Raised Patio Area.
From Dining Area through glass-paned door to:
Inner Hallway 1.84m (5'6) x 1.81m (5'11)
Cloak Room & Shower Room
1.84m (5'6) x 1.81m (5'11)
This room comprises a washhandbasin, W.C. and shower cubicle. There is a built-in airing & storage cupboard and a radiator. The window overlooks the Courtyard with spotlights to the ceiling and walls with floor to ceiling tiling.
The Inner Hallway gives access to the staircase leading down to the main entrance door, shop and a door leading up to the second floor.
From Inner Hallway into:
Sitting Room3.19m (10'5) x 4.87m (15'11)
Small paned glass window with front aspect and wooden shutters. Radiator, television point and old fireplace feature opening.
Office 2.45m (7'11) x 1.45m (5'2)
Small paned glass window with front aspect, two inner frosted glass windows to staircase area. Cybermoor broadband point, internet/telephone point telephone to wall, and radiator.
Down stairs to:
Entrance Hall
Large wooden door with decorative leaded feature to fanlight above the door. Pine cladding to one wall. Wall lights, exposed beams and entry to the shop.
From Inner Hallway staircase to:
Second Floor Landing
Exposed stones and decorative shelving to one wall. Velux light over stairs and Velux window over landing. Wall lights wooden banister.
Four doors leading off to:
Bedroom 12.84m (8'10) x 3.55m (11'72)
Window to front and radiator. Small double wardrobe.
Bedroom 22.95m (10'1) x 4.72m (15'5)
Window to front and radiator large fitted double wardrobes and loft drop-down hatch.
Bedroom 32.58m (8'0) x 4.04m (13'3)
Velux window with sliding blind. Radiator, vanity table and under eaves storage cupboards.
Loft
This area is fully boarded with electricity installed.
Bathroom2.46m (8'6) x 3.07m (10'0)
A white three-piece bathroom suite comprising, low-level W.C. washhandbasin and large sculptured bath with shower over with curved shower screen and taps set into the side of the bath. Fitted cupboards to one wall with vanity area above. Wooden flooring, Velux
window and frosted side window. Radiator and tiling to all walls.
External
Courtyard L 7.62m (21'11) x W 11.98m (39'9)
There is a vehicular access to this Courtyard through large double gates. The whole area is paved and there is ample space for parking at least two vehicles. High stone walls give this area quite a lot of privacy and the borders are planted with trellis
plants, hibiscus and mature trees.
A path leads to:
Double Garage W 4.61m (14'7) x L 5.51m (18'0)
The Garage gives access for vehicles from the lane through an "up & over door.
From the Courtyard, access to the Workshop can be found under the
Raised Patio Area. This room has mains electricity, water and drainage.
Shop
Front Shop 7m (23') x 5m (16)
Attractive front door with decorative leaded feature to fanlight above. Original wooden part-glazed double doors lead into Front Shop. Wooden counter with display area below and strip lighting. Various display shelving to all walls and door to residential accommodation.
Middle Shop 6.6m (21') x 4m (13')
Open walk through from front area. Various shop displays to all walls, curtained changing cubicle, night storage heater, strip lighting and door to
Office.
Rear Shop 3.7m (12') x 4.6m (15')
Various display features to all walls, spot and strip lighting.
Office/Staff Area 3.4m (11') x 3m (9'10)
Work station area with internet/telephone connection. Various shelving, stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under. Electric meter housing and strip lighting to ceiling. Door leading to W.C. with washhandbasin, and radiator and door leading to
Courtyard.
Additional Information about the business.
Hi-Pennine Outdoor is a profitable business based at shops in Alston and Penrith and owned by Pennine Outdoor (Cumbria) Ltd. The asking price of £325,000 (plus s.a.v.) will include the property known as Hi Pennine House, together with the business
at Alston trading as Hi-Pennine Outdoor.(Please note this does not include the stock). Full accounts are available upon request to serious prospective purchasers.
Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. The Property is fully alarmed.
Council Tax Band: "A. Local Authority: Eden District Council, Penrith.
Tenure This property is "Alston Leasehold. For further information about this 1,000-year lease dating from the 17th Century, please contact Pennine Ways.
Energy Efficiency Rating T.B.C.
Local Information
The schools at Alston provide education from the ages of 5-16 years. The town also provides banking services, a dentist, a cottage hospital, doctor's surgery, fire station and police station. There are also an abundance of local shops in Alston providing
for most everyday needs
Directions
The Old Bakery can be found in Alston Market Place opposite to the Market Cross.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, PENNINE WAYS LTD. To arrange an appointment, please ring