3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Nentsbury CA9

Ground Floor

Up stone steps to and through wood double-glazed front door to:

Kitchen/Dining room
Wonderfully spacious kitchen and dining room which is full of traditional country charm and character. An extensive range of Oak base and wall units, integrated dishwasher, stone flagged flooring, exposed beams & walls, two Aga cookers, pantry, open fire, space for white goods, ceramic sink and drainer and ample space for a dining table. Two shuttered windows add to the character of this warm and inviting country kitchen.
Through solid wood door to:

Living Room
Generous sized living room having traditional character, Oak wood flooring, cast iron radiators, two shuttered windows, large inglenook fireplace with wood burner.

Through solid wood door to:

Snug
The snug has the added benefit of UPVC double-glazed patio doors & full-length windows, wood burner surround wooden fireplace, tiled flooring, wood panelled walls, UPVC door leading to the front entrance and cast-iron radiators.

Balcony
The balcony with wood decking and railings with a perfect sitting area which is overlooking the garden.

First Floor

Landing
Leads to all bedroom 2 & 3 and the study with storage cupboards, wood beams & door and carpet flooring.

Bedroom One
Double bedroom benefits from carpets, storage cupboard, mezzanine, cast iron radiator, exposed beams and wood double glazed window with window shutters.

Up ladder to:

Mezzanine
Space for futon/double bed having carpet flooring and exposed beams.

Through original wood door to:

Bathroom One
This master bathroom has a Jack and Jill access, limestone tiled flooring, exposed stone wall, handmade splashback tiling and wood double glazed obscure window with stone windowsill. The bathroom consists of a rolltop bath with shower fittings, walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal sink and WC.

Through wood door to:

Study
Good-sized study area with carpet flooring, exposed beams, ceiling down lights and space for wardrobes.

Through solid wood door to:

Bedroom Two
Extensive master bedroom having original features with exposed beams & stone walls, cast iron radiators, three wood double glazed windows, stone fireplace with open fire, wooden floor, loft hatch and storage cupboard.

Through wood single glazed door to:

Bedroom Three
This double bedroom having high ceilings with exposed beams, storage cupboard, Velux window, UPVC double glazed patio doors with Julliette balcony, cast iron radiator and carpet flooring.

Bathroom Two
En-suite bathroom having bath with shower fixtures, WC and pedestal sink with splashback tiling, high sloped ceiling, original pull-out bathroom mirror, extractor fan, chrome towel rail and vinyl flooring.

External

Garden
To the front of the property is a well-established garden with patio area & fire pit, raised vegetable plots and children’s playground. There is a small brook running through the garden with a small stone bridge over.

The side garden is a concrete base housing the oil tank with a gravel path surrounding the house and graveled areas. There is parking for up to three cars with additional parking at the front for two cars.

Cellar
The cellar is accessed from the outside of the property and has two large rooms currently used for storage and workshop. Power & lighting is supplied.

Adjoining Building
There is a building adjoining the house which is an excellent space to extend the current property or create a separate annex subject to the necessary consents.
The building consists of one ground floor room and two further rooms upstairs. Internally the property retains many of the original features, whilst externally all windows still have original external shutters.

Services
Mains Electricity
Private water supply
Private drainage via a shared septic tank
Oil fired Central Heating
Council Tax Band A
Energy efficiency rating tbc…

Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is Freehold .

Additional Information
The building retains many historical characteristics and must be viewed to be appreciated.

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 National Landscapes, 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 cobbled road and market place.
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 3LH
Taking the A689 to Nenthead. Passing Nenthall on your left and sharp bend to the right. You take the turning to the right prior to Horse and Wagon caravan park and then left into the property drive.

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