4 bed country house for sale

Blagill, Alston CA9

Blagill House, Blagill, Alston
We are pleased to offer for sale this well-appointed stone-built house. Set in a rural hamlet close to the market town of Alston in Cumbria. The property boasts four bedrooms set over three floors with surrounding gardens, garage and stone bothy ideal for conversion. This family home has been improved and has the benefit of newly installed solar panels.
The property has also been awarded a certificate of lawfulness to run a B&B.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch
Stone built entrance porch with windows to garden, door to:

Hallway
Having stairs to first floor and lower ground floor and doors to:

Shower Room
Large shower room comprising shower unit, high level WC, wash hand basin and large bay window to front aspect.

Kitchen
Having a bespoke range of newly fitted wall and floor units with wood worktops. Kitchen island with built in hob. Stone inglenook fireplace housing a Rayburn, two windows to rear aspect with seating, space for fridge freezer and door to:

Living Room
Good size room having stone fireplace with log burning stove, widows to rear and side aspects and doors through to:

Dining Room
Split Level room offering a dining space with large bay window to front aspect. Wood steps up to study area with open balustrade and window to side aspect with window seat.

First Floor
Landing
Having half door to attic room and doors to:

Bedroom One
Large double room with window to rear aspect and space for wardrobe units.

Bedroom Two
Good size double room having window to rear aspect, door through to:

Shower Room
Newly appointed shower room being fully tiled comprising walk in shower with glass screen, range of oak units with built in WC and wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Attic Room
Housing the hot water tanks and battery store from the solar panels. Space for storage with door from the landing.

Lower Ground Floor

Hallway
Having stairs with lighting leading down from the ground floor hallway with doors off to:

Utility
Range of fitted cupboards, cupboard with laminate worktop having stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for washing machine, wall mounted water treatment and separate WC.

Office Bedroom Three
Large room currently used as an office with modern stone fireplace, beams to ceiling, bookcases and window to rear aspect.

Living Room
Spacious room offering a second reception room with doors to bedroom, garage and glazed door to pretty enclosed courtyard.

Bedroom Four
Double room having window to rear aspect.

Garage
Large garage and workshop with garage door to rear driveway. Having power and lighting and door to main house.

Courtyard
Stone flagged courtyard set at the side of the property from the lower ground floor from the living room, wood entrance door to side.

External
The property benefits from surrounding grounds with mature garden to the front bordered by stone walls, mature trees and shrubs. To the side of the property is laid to lawn and the rear offers a driveway with parking, lawn area bordered by stone walling.

Bothy
Stone built building to renovate in the front garden which could be used as a bothy, summerhouse or shed.

Services
Mains & Solar Electricity
Private Water and Drainage
Oil fired Central Heating
Council Tax Band B
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 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. 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 3NB
From Alston take the A689 towards Nenthead. After Lambsgate Farm take the next left signposted Blagill. Drive down the lane, over the bridge and the property can be bound on the second turning on your right.

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