Retail property (high street)
Features and description
- Three storey mixed use premises
- Grade II Listed building built 1631
- Refurbished to an excellent standard
- Ground floor retail area
- 5 bedroom home above
- Lovely garden to the rear
We are pleased to offer to auction this delightful Grade II Listed mixed use property, situated in the heart of Alston. To the ground floor is a commercial unit formerly used as a tea room and B&B, but could be suitable for a wide variety of retail uses (or other uses subject to planning). There is spacious 5 bed accommodation above, and has been thoroughly refurbished to a very high standard whilst retaining its original charm, plus many early features have been uncovered. It was built circa 1631 and is offered in excellent order throughout.
The accommodation is arranged on three floors, with some mezzanine levels, and is offered with gas central heating and secondary glazing and property comprises: entrance vestibule, shop area, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, upper living room, separate W.C., 5x bedrooms, 2x bathrooms with W.C.s, study area, and gardens to the rear. There could be an opportunity to create a parking space to the rear of the property, subject to attaining the necessary approvals.
An early viewing is highly recommended.
Rooms
Location
The property is situated at the lower end of the square in Market Place with pavement parking available to the front. Alston is the Highest Market Town in England and the area around Market Place is cobbled road and pavement. The town sits at the Northern end of the Pennines. It is a a historic town that was part of the important lead mining industry and it boasts the highest narrow gauge railway in England, the South Tynedale Railway. It is conveniently situated for access to The Lake District, the M6 Motorway, Hadrian's Wall, Hexham and Carlisle. There are bus routes running from Alston to Newcastle, Hexham and Haltwhistle, but you will need to check on the regularity of the service. Alston has schools for all age ranges, shops to suit your day to day requirements, a hospital, and Standard and Superfast Broadband availability.
Accommodation: Ground Floor
Entrance- Part glazed wooden front door, stone flagged floor, built-in store cupboard, door to shop area.
Shop Area - 5.70m x 4.65m (18'8" x 15'3")
Windows to the front, radiator, feature fireplace with inset open fire and mantle surround, exposed beamed ceiling, understairs storage space, doors to all the downstairs rooms, staircase to the first floor.
Accommodation: Ground Floor Continued
Kitchen - 3.87m x 3.40m (12'8" x 11'1")
Window to the rear with window seat, vertical radiator, range of fitted wall and base units, single drainer stainless steel sink with double bowl and mixer taps, central island, the eight ring gas range with extractor hood above is not included in the purchase price, tall fridge/freezer, exposed beamed ceiling, composite stable door with double glazed diamond panel.
Dining Room - 3.85m x 1.81m (12'7" x 5'11")
Double glazed door to the garden, radiator, exposed beamed ceiling, fitted shelving, panel of exposed stone wall, built-in wall cupboard, door to the utility room.
Utility Room - 2.05m x 1.67m (6'8" x 5'5")
Radiator, wall mounted gas fire, enamel sink with single drainer, plumbing for automatic washing machine.
Accommodation: First Floor
First Floor Landing
Windows to the front overlooking the Market Place, radiator, exposed wooden panels, exposed beamed ceiling, doors to the separate W.C. and upper living room, staircase to the second floor.
Separate W.C.
Window to the rear, wash hand basin, low level W.C.
Upper Living Room
4.36m x 3.68m (14'3" x 12'0")
Windows to the front and side, radiator, beamed ceiling, feature fireplace with mantle surround and inset cast-iron fire, steps up to Bedroom 1 and down to a mezzanine level.
Bedroom 1
4.16m x 4.05m (13'7"x13'3")
Double glazed window to the rear and side, radiator, built-in cupboard.
Accommodation: Mezzanine Level
Mezzanine Level
Bedroom 5
2.84m x 1.92m (9'3" x 6'3")
Windows to the rear, radiator, built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
2.52m x 2.05m (8'3" x 6'8")
Window to the rear, chrome ladder style radiator, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with mirrored wall cupboard over, part-tiled walls, low level W.C.
Accommodation: Second Floor
Top Floor Landing
Exposed beamed ceiling.
Bedroom 4
4.36m x 3.10m (14'3" x 10'2")
Window to the front, radiator, exposed beamed ceiling, wash hand basin with tiled surround.
Study Area
3.97m x 1.66m (13'0" x 5'5")
Windows to the rear, exposed ceiling beam, radiator. This room could be converted into a sixth bedroom.
Master Bathroom
3.44m x 1.83m (11'3" x 6'0")
Window to the rear, chrome ladder style radiator, panelled bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed beam, fitted shelving, built-in cupboard, low level W.C.
Bedroom 3
3.53m x 3.26m (11'6" x 10'8")
Window to the front, radiator, wash hand basin in vanity unit, built-in wall cupboard, beamed ceiling, hatch to the loft.
Bedroom 2
4.09m x 3.79m (13'5" x 12'5")
Windows to the front and side, radiator, attractive built-in timber fronted wardrobes, wash hand basin in vanity unit with tiled splashback.
External
The enclosed rear garden is on two levels wrapping round two sides of the property. There is a lower lawned area with raised beds around the edge with shallow steps leading to a paved seating area and door to the dining room. There is also a patio area with a door leading to the kitchen.
Tenure
Please refer to legal pack.
Rateable Value
The adopted rateable value is £2,950 as of 1st April 2017.
Sourced from VOA.
Council Tax
Band A. Sourced from gov.uk.
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