3 bed cottage for sale

The Butts, Alston CA9

The Old Forge, The Butts, Alston
Charming and characterful home in the heart of Alston benefitting from mains gas central heating, double glazing throughout, convenient on-street parking directly outside and adjoining outhouse.

Set over three floors, this delightful home features two double bedrooms, spacious living room with traditional fire, bespoke kitchen/diner, and study.

Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained period property tucked away in a peaceful location next to the historic church grounds.

Lower Ground Floor

Through glazed solid wood stable door into:

Kitchen
Bespoke kitchen featuring hand-crafted oak units, solid beech wood worktops, and stylish tiled splashbacks. Set within a charming inglenook fireplace is a gas hob with extractor, and an electric fan oven. Additional highlights include a Belfast sink, clay pipe wine rack, exposed beams, downlighting, and modern tiled flooring. There’s space for dining, a generous understairs storage cupboard, two double radiators, and a sliding sash window to the front. A second stable door opens out to the cobbled lane.
Passage
Leads to living room with wood flooring & staircase. Ideal space for coats and boots. Upstairs to:

Ground Floor

Living Room
A bright and spacious reception room with original features including a Victorian cast iron open fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth, three sliding sash windows offering front and side views, and solid wood flooring. The space is warmed by two double radiators and one single. There’s also a built-in storage cupboard and access to:

Utility Room
With low-level WC, pedestal basin, skylight, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a storage shelf.

Porch
Tiled floor, window to the side, solid wood door leading to a patio area, single radiator, and access to:

Study
Perfect for home working, with a fitted wood desk, shelving, double radiator, and dual-aspect sash windows. A cupboard houses the gas boiler and there’s access to the attic.

Second Floor

Through wood door & upstairs to:

Landing
Stairs from the living room lead to a bright landing with window to the rear, single radiator, and attic access.

Bathroom
A stylish three-piece suite with bath and shower over, WC, pedestal basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and partially tiled walls. Frosted sash window to the side.

Bedroom One
A good-sized double bedroom with sash windows to the front and side, offering views across the churchyard and countryside beyond. Single radiator.

Bedroom Two
Another comfortable double with front-facing sash window and single radiator.

External

Parking
There is on-street parking along the cobbled lane directly outside the kitchen door.

Patio and Outhouse
Sheltered patio area with metal railings and light which is ideal for evening relaxation.

Outhouse
Access from the side entrance to integrated store/shed with space for bench outside.

Virtual Tour

Floorplan

Services
Mains Electricity
Mains Water and Drainage
Gas fired Central Heating
Council Tax Band A
Energy efficiency rating D
Broadband and telephone line available

Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is Alston leasehold, the 1,000-lease dating back to 1611.

Additional 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.
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 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, 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 3JU
From the Alston office walk up the street towards The Butts, at the Cobbles Café bear left and continue down the cobbled lane. The property is the last cottage on the right hand side.

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