Town house for sale in Market Place, Alston CA9

Blueberry’s, Market Place, Alston

Blueberry’’s is a delightful property, once a popular tearoom, set in a great position in the market square in the North Pennines town of Alston. A deceptively large property which has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard offering a large family home twinned with a business opportunity on the ground floor. Set over three floors the property has a beautifully quirky layout which works well and can offer generous living space having five good size bedrooms and benefits from having a garden to the rear. This property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
From the market square having stone flagged floor, part glazed door to shop and storage cupboard.

Shop
Large shop area having stone flagged floor, windows overlooking the market square, fireplace with open fire and door off to:

Kitchen
Good size modern kitchen having a range of wall and floor units with laminate worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for dining with large window seat and door to side and rear garden.

Rear Entrance Hall
Original stone shelves. Lino to floor and door to rear garden. Door leading through to:

Utility
Having space for washing machine and tumble dryer, ceramic sink and drainer, laminate worktop with storage cupboards under.

First Floor Landing
Lovely open space having widows overlooking the cobbled square. Stairs to second floor and doors to:

Cloakroom
Having low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with small window to rear.

Living Room
A good size living room with fireplace and open fire, windows to front aspect, wood painted floors through from the landing, under stair storage and steps up and down to:

Bedroom One
Single bedroom at the rear of the property with storage cupboard and rooftop views.

Bathroom
Having a three-piece modern suite comprising bath with telephone shower tap, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, window to rear aspect.

Bedroom Two
Large double aspect room having wood painted floors and storage cupboard.

Second Floor landing
Having wood floors, steps up and down to:

Bedroom Three
Double room set at the front of the property having built in vanity unit.

Bathroom
Benefitting from a four-piece modern suite comprising fee standing bath, separate shower unit with glazed door, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with window to rear aspect and cupboard housing gas boiler.

Gym/Study
Room set to the rear currently used as a gym but could make a further shower room or dressing room.

Bedroom Four
Double room set at the front of the property having a built in vanity unit with sink and storage and original apex beams.

Bedroom Five
Good size double aspect room having original apex beams and vanity sink unit.

Outside
The property benefits from a garden to the rear comprising areas of lawn and patios for enjoying the evening sunshine bordered by stone walls and fencing with storage shed and planting.

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 property is freehold.

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.
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.

Directions CA9 3QN
The property can be found in a central position in the market square opposite our office in Alston.

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