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£159,950

2 bed terraced house for sale
Station Road, Alston CA9

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 3 receptions

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

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About this property

    Norcroft, Station Road, Alston
    Fully Renovated Four-Storey Home with Rear Garden and Stunning Views
    A beautifully renovated four-storey property ideally situated close to the town centre and a range of local amenities, while enjoying unspoilt views to the rear.
    The accommodation offers two bedrooms and three reception rooms, providing versatile living space to suit a variety of needs. Further benefits include a rear garden and cellar room, offering excellent storage or potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
    The property also benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
    Offered for sale with no onward chain, this appealing home is ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy.

    Entrance
    UPVC part glazed door to street, space for coats and boots, through to:

    Reception Room 1
    Set at the front of the property with UPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Stairs down to kitchen and up to bedrooms, through to:

    Reception Room 2
    Good size reception room offering views to the rear with UPVC double glazed window.

    Kitchen
    Modern fitted kitchen having wood laminate worktops and complementary part tiling to walls, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for undercounter fridge and washing machine built in electric oven and hob. Wall mounted gas boiler, UPVC door and window to rear aspect. Through to:

    Reception Room 2
    Set at the front of the property with cupboard housing meters, two UPVC windows to front aspect and understairs cupboard.

    Top Floor Landing
    Having doors to:

    Bedroom One
    Large double room at the front of the property having Georgian fireplace, inglenook for storage and UPVC window to front aspect.

    Bathroom
    Modern suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit and bath with shower over, heated towel rail and complementary tiling to walls. UPVC window to rear.

    Bedroom Two
    Double room having UPVC double glazed window to rear with unspoilt views and storage space.

    External
    To the front of the property is on street parking with stone steps leading to the front door. The rear door from the kitchen opens onto a raised walkway with stone steps leading down to small garden and cellar room (6ft x 22ft). (please see additional information)

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    Services
    Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage
    Gas fired Central Heating
    Council Tax Band: A
    Energy efficiency rating: C

    Tenure
    We are advised by the vendor that the property has an Alston Leasehold (freehold). More on this 1000-year lease can be obtained from our office.

    Additional Information
    We have been advised by the vendor that the cellar room has access through to a cellar for number 6. There is a small garden to the rear with an additional piece which is rented from the council on a peppercorn rent from £24 per annum with an option to purchase at approx. £4500.

    Local Information
    Alston area

    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 marketplace.
    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 3HZ
    At the bottom of the Alston front street turn right onto station road. The property can be found along on your left.

    Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, Pennine Ways Ltd. To arrange an appointment, please call
    Haltwhistle or Alston .

    To view more of our properties for sale or to let, please check our website

    Pennine Ways was established in 1991 and specialises in the sale and letting of property in Northumberland, East Cumbria and Weardale in County Durham. We also have a holiday cottage division, run regular auctions and manage property renovation projects. Just ask any of our team for further information.

    Pennine Ways Ltd is a member of the Property Ombudsman
    Free market appraisals

    We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice without obligation on the marketing & current value of your present home. Just contact one of our offices to request a valuation.

    Pennine Ways Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of an offer or contract, (2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them, (3) no person in the employment of Pennine Ways Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or whatever in relation to this property. May we also courteously advise that whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the measurements in these details, please do not incur any expense until you have verified the sizes to your own satisfaction.

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