4 bed cottage for sale

Nentsberry, Alston CA9

Nestled in the picturesque village of Nentsberry, this 4-bedroom detached stone cottage presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a characterful home in a tranquil location. The property could also be used as a 3-bedroom residence by utilising the ground floor bedroom as another reception room. Coming to the market chain free, this property has been extensively renovated while retaining its character features, such as a Victorian range set in a stone surround and mullion style windows, creating a seamless blend of old-world charm and modern convenience. Offering a warm welcome, the entrance leads to a generously proportioned living room, offering a versatile space for entertaining or relaxation. The recently fitted kitchen, being open-plan with the dining area is a focal point of the home, being filled with natural light and providing fantastic views of the surrounding hillsides. The property further benefits from two bathrooms and triple-glazed uPVC windows throughout, ensuring comfort and convenience all year round. The property presents a great development opportunity for the new owners via the side extension which could be converted into an office or workshop and the land at the front of the residence is ideal for future development.

The existing owners have thoughtfully renovated the property, with the addition of: A newly fitted kitchen; new carpets; installation of modern vertical radiators; new skirting boards, window frames, window sills, and a banister.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, a living room, double bedroom (with the option to use an an additional reception room), kitchen, dining area, rear hallway, bathroom, and a staircase rising to the first floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms (two double), and a bathroom. Additionally there is a large storage space above the ground floor bathroom that can be accessed from the staircase.

Stepping outside, one of the standout features of this property is the spacious South-facing rear garden, which offers breath-taking views of the hillside, providing a peaceful backdrop for outdoor living. The garden, mainly laid to gravel, can be accessed from the dining area and rear hallway via patio doors, as well as a wooden gate positioned to the Western side of the property. Bordered by dry stone walls, the garden features raised stone planters brimming with colourful flowers, mature shrubs, and trees, creating an inviting outdoor space. With ample room for outdoor furniture, this garden is perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings.

To the front of the property, a large gravel parking area provides space for multiple vehicles, while an additional parking area to the Western side offers parking for two more vehicles, providing ample off-road parking for residents and guests alike. The land at the front of the property is equipped with mains electricity and water, along with access to the waste/water treatment plant, making it an ideal space for future development.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Nentsberry is a village in Cumbria and is located in the North Pennines National Landscape. The village lies approximately four miles east of the town of Alston, and benefits from a shop, pub, restaurant, and a primary school. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to get away from busy city life.

Living Room (5.24m x 3.99m)

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a triple-glazed composite door with patterned pane into the main living room, which provides onward internal access to bedroom 1, and the kitchen
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Two triple-glazed mullion style uPVC windows either side of the entrance door, to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Hardware matting at the doorway
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Two modern vertical radiators
- Ample space for free-standing furniture

Bedroom 1 (2.99m x 4.25m)

- Positioned to the front and Western side of the property, and accessed directly from the living room, via one step down
- Well-proportioned double room that could also be used as an additional living room
- Two triple-glazed mullion style uPVC windows to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Character cast iron Victorian range with stone surround
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Modern vertical radiator

Kitchen

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed directly from the main living room, and being open-plan (5.97m x 3.43m) with the dining area
- Newly fitted kitchen
- Triple-glazed uPVC roof light window to the Southern aspect
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Range of over/under counter storage units
- Laminate work surfaces
- Wood panelled splashback
- Composite sink
- Double integrated electric oven and microwave
- Integrated electric hob with modern overhead extractor
- Integrated fridge freezer
- Ceiling light fitting
- Modern vertical radiator

Dining Area

- Positioned to the rear of the property, being open-plan (5.97m x 3.43m) with the kitchen, and providing onward internal access to the rear hallway
- Large triple-glazed uPVC doors providing external access to the rear garden, and offering beautiful views of the surrounding hillside
- Triple-glazed uPVC roof light window to the Southern aspect
- Vinyl flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Modern vertical radiator
- Ample space for dining furniture
- Breakfast bar with space for three breakfast bar stools

Rear Hallway (2.71m x 1.44m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed directly from the dining area, and providing onward internal access to the ground floor bathroom and a staircase rising to the first floor
- The rear hallway also provides external access to the rear garden via one step up through a composite door. The step is covered with hardware matting
- Triple-glazed mullion style uPVC window to the Southern aspect, looking over the rear garden
- Triple-glazed uPVC roof light window to the Southern aspect
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Modern vertical radiator
- Storage cupboard which houses the property’s hot water cylinder
- Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer

Ground Floor Bathroom (2.80m x 1.82m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the rear hallway
- Small high-level triple-glazed uPVC window to the Western aspect
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Panel bath with overhead mains-fed shower with rainfall showerhead, glass screen, and fully clad walls
- WC

- Hand-wash basin
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Vertical heated towel rail

Landing

- (0.86m x 1.38m) + (2.18m + 0.88m)
- A newly carpeted staircase rises from the rear hallway to the landing which provides onward access to the property’s three first floor bedrooms and bathroom
- Halfway up the staircase, there is a triple-glazed uPVC roof light window to the Southern aspect. There is also an access door to the storage space (2.73m x 1.82m) above the ground floor bathroom. This storage space is newly carpeted, is equipped with power and lighting, and has a radiator.
- The landing is in two stages with the first stage providing access to the bathroom and bedroom 3. A quarter-turn and one step up, provides access to the second stage of the landing which leads to bedrooms 2 and 4
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- Access hatch to the property’s roof space

Bathroom (2.48m x 1.58m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property and accessed from the first stage of the landing
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Shower cubicle with overhead electric shower, sliding glass door, and fully tiled walls
- WC

- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback, set on a pedestal unit with under counter storage cupboard
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Vertical heated towel rail

Bedroom 3 (3.33m x 2.60m)

- Positioned to the front and Western side of the property and accessed from the first stage of the landing
- Double room or large single
- Triple-glazed mullion style uPVC window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Modern vertical radiator
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 2 (3.25m x 3.01m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed directly from the second stage of the landing
- Double room
- Triple-glazed mullion style uPVC window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Modern vertical radiator
- Access hatch to the property’s roof space
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 4 (1.88m x 4.03m)

- Positioned to the front and Eastern side of the property and accessed from the second stage of the landing
- Single room
- Triple-glazed mullion style uPVC window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Newly carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Modern vertical radiator
- Storage cupboard which houses the property’s electrical consumer unit

Rear Garden

- Spacious South facing garden mainly laid to gravel, providing amazing views of the surrounding hillside
- The garden can be accessed via the patio doors from the dining area and the composite door from the rear hallway, and also via a wooden gate positioned to the Western side of the property next to the parking area
- The garden is bordered by dry stone walls and features raised stone planters with flowers, mature shrubs, and trees
- Ample space for outdoor furniture
- The property’s air source heat pump is located here

Parking - Driveway

- Positioned to the front of the property is a large gravel parking area which provides parking for multiple vehicles
- Additionally, there is another parking area positioned to the Western side of the property with parking space for two vehicles
- The land at the front of the property is equipped with mains electricity and water and provides access to the waste/water treatment plant, making it an ideal space for future development.