4 bedroom detached house for sale

Hollytree Lodge, The Butts, Alston

A grand detached Victorian home set in its own grounds in a pretty location near the centre of town. The property has a large, gated driveway surrounding the house with ample parking, lawn area with raised beds and a green house, a selection of storage sheds, mature trees and borders. The main house has four bedrooms, one en-suite and family bathroom. There are two reception rooms, kitchen with walk in pantry and utility room. The property boasts a large immaculate cellar with internal stairs and an Annex which is linked to the house on the first floor via a passageway. The annex is ready for renovation and could offer further bedrooms, office space, granny flat or cottage. Part of the ground floor of the annex is a large workshop and adjoining storeroom. Although the property is in the centre of town it shares some unspoilt views over the surrounding hills.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Via a UPVC part glazed door into the hallway. Victorian turn stairs to first floor, large UPVC double glazed window and doors to:

Games room

Large reception room having UPVC double glazed sliding sash windows to side and rear with original wood shutters, Victorian style radiator and shelving to side of fireplace.

Living Room

Family room having UPVC double glazed sliding sash windows to front and side with original wood shutters, open fire with wood surround and slate hearth. Inglenook with shelving and original coving to ceiling.

Kitchen & Pantry

Kitchen with space for dining having a range of modern fitted kitchen units with solid wood worktops, modern stone flag flooring and part tiling to walls. Ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap, UPVC double glazed sliding sash windows to front and side with original wood shutters, double radiator, space for dishwasher and fridge freezer and a range cooker with extractor above. Part glazed door through to pantry having sliding sash window to front shelving and storage.

Utility

Having door to the side aspect with space for coats and boots, range of modern fitted kitchen units with laminate worktops, modern stone flag flooring and part tiling to walls. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap, UPVC double glazed sliding sash windows to rear. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. Gas fired boiler to the wall, downlighting, double radiator and modern stone flagged floor.

Cloakroom

Having low level WC, wash hand basin with storage unit, radiator and window to front aspect.

Cellar

The cellar runs under the whole of the house with stairs down from the utility room. Offering a storage space at the bottom of the stairs leading through to a passageway and three further rooms with power and lighting.

First Floor Landing

Spacious landing with stained glass window over the staircase. Open balustrade Victorian staircase and doors off to:

Bedroom One

Double room having sliding sash window double glazed windows with original shutters to side aspect with views. Original coving, radiator and storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two

Double room having radiator, UPVC double glazed sliding sash windows to front and side with original wood shutters with views to front garden and driveway.

Bathroom

Fully fitted modern bathroom suite comprising bath with electric shower over and glass screen, wash hand basin and WC set into a vanity units with cupboard and lighting. Complementary tiling to walls, downlighting and obscure UPVC sliding sash window to front aspect.

Bedroom Three

Double room having two UPVC sliding sash windows to front and side aspects with wood shutters, radiator and en-suite shower room comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and walk in shower with glass door and complementary tiling to walls and floor.

Bedroom Four

Single room set at the rear of the property with sliding sash UPVC double glazed window and radiator.

Annex first floor

Door from the first-floor landing of the main house leads to a passageway with windows to front and rear aspects, this links to the first floor of the annex building, comprising.

Room One

Good size room having windows to all aspects, electric fuse board, open A-frame beams and doors to:

Room Two

Having two UPVC double glazed windows to front and side.

Room Three

Having double glazed window to front aspect overlooking the garden.

Annex Ground Floor

Workshop

Large workshop with double UPVC doors to side, power and lighting, through to:

Room One

Storeroom to rear, through to:

Room Two

Set at the front with UPVC door and window to side aspect and low-level WC.

Store Room

Wood extension from the annex with double doors with power lighting and water.

Driveway

The gated gravel driveway runs around the building with ample parking to rear and sides.

Gardens

To the front of the property are lawn areas, vegetable raised beds, and a greenhouse. Bordered by stone walls and mature planting. The ground extends away from the main drive at the rear with mature trees and shrubs.

Floor Plans - see attached

Services

Mains Electricity

Mains Water and Drainage

Gas fired Central Heating

Council Tax Band E

Energy efficiency rating TBC

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 forna 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.

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 3JE

From the main street in Alston take the turning into The Butts from below the church next to the hairdressers. Drive along Kings Arms Lane and drive straight through the open gateway in the stone wall onto Croft Terrace pass the row of cottages on your left. At the end of the cottages you will find metal gates leading onto the driveway.

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