Mixed use for sale

Alston Wines, Shop and Flat

Building with pretty shop frontage set in a good position on the main street in Alston Town.
The shop is a good size with large window to front and windows to side. It comprises of large main shop area having original stone fireplace with Victorian range. Good size room to rear for office or storage with marble fireplace and window to side. Of the main shop is a kitchenette and through to a cloakroom with sink and WC. The separate flat has an entrance to the rear with kitchen to the ground floor, first floor bedrooms, bathroom and living room. Perfect for someone wanting to start their own business or as an investment property with the potential of two separate rental incomes.

Ground Floor Shop

Retail Space/Front Shop
Having large window to front and two smaller windows to side. Pretty original fireplace with cast iron range.

Back Room/Office
Offering space for storage or office having window to side, marble fireplace and storage cupboards.

Kitchenette
From the main retail space having a sink and drainer, cupboard below and window to front.

Cloakroom
Comprising area with wash hand basin, windows to side and separate WC with storage cupboard.

Flat Ground Floor

Kitchen/Dining
Large kitchen offering arrange of wall and floor units with space for cooker and under counter appliances and stable door to rear. Original stone inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling, double radiator, part glazed door to entrance hall and window to side aspect.

Entrance Hall
Having entrance door to rear, stairs to first floor with window above, under stair storage and double radiator.

Flat First Floor
Landing
Pretty Victorian turn staircase leading off to bedroom one, then up to bathroom and bedroom two and living room.

Bedroom One
A nice size bedroom with feature curved wall and Victorian fireplace, set at the rear of the property having window with views, and double radiator.

Bathroom
Large family bathroom having a white suite comprising bath with shower over and tiling to walls, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, Skylight and door to:

Store Room
Walk in store room with window to side, RCD electric meter box and gas boiler.

Bedroom Two
Large double room set at the front of the property having feature Victorian cast iron fire with marble surround.

Living Room
A good size family room offering space for living and dining. Benefitting from radiator and two large windows and smaller picture window with views of the town.

Floor Plan

External
Although the property has no outside space to the rear is a stone flagged patio which could be used for sitting out or parking for a small car.

Services
Mains Electricity
Mains Water and Drainage
Gas fired Central Heating to Flat
Council Tax Band (Flat) A
Energy efficiency rating Flat D62 Shop C70

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 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.
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. If you fall in love with the local area why not visit the local estate agents Pennine Ways to see what properties, they have to offer
You can also visit a historical Roman Fort Epiacum (Whitely Castle) which can be found a couple of miles North West of the town, you can walk around the site a visit The Nook tea room on site
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 3SE
From the market place in Alston, proceed up the street and where the road narrows the property can be found on your left after the Charity Shop and opposite Saddlers bakery.

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