THE OLD RECTORY, KIRKHAUGH, ALSTON, CUMBRIA, CA9 3LA GUIDE PRICE £495,000

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An impressive four bed detached period dwelling beautifully situated in an idyllic setting within the South Tyne River Valley, north of the market town of Alston.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES IN MILES Carlisle 31 | Penrith 21 | Brampton 22 | Newcastle 43

ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY Vestibule | Hall | Rear lobby | Cloakroom | Sitting room | Living room | Dining room | Kitchen with Aga | Larder | Family room | First floor - four bedrooms | Dressing room | Two modern bathrooms | Attractive gardens | Ample parking | Double length garage/workshop | Garage | Stable | Various stores | Energy Performance Rating E | Council Tax Band F | Mains electricity | Private drainage to Klargester | Private bore water supply - serviced annually | Oil fired central heating | Freehold

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION The Old Rectory is peacefully set in a pretty valley within the north Pennines area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property can be approached either north from Alston or via a single track road from Slaggyford, both offering delightful river views of the South Tyne and the backdrop of the fells.

The market town of Alston is just over two miles to the centre where a generous range of amenities are available. The main road network is to hand providing relative ease of travel in all directions. The A689 takes you south west through the Eden Valley to Penrith and north to the A69 for Carlisle. The A69 also runs east bypassing Hexham and Corbridge and on to Newcastle and Newcastle International Airport.

All visitors to The Old Rectory comment on its striking appearance and location sitting majestically in its own grounds adjacent to the Church of the Holy Paraclete. The moment you enter the drive from the lane, through the double gates it is immediately apparent that the property is

special. The size of the accommodation is generous providing good living accommodation and a modern kitchen.

The property has been extensively upgraded and maintained over the last few years by the present owners and has considerable character. The beautifully proportioned sitting room is a calm oasis and has the benefit of an attractive fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Adjacent to this is a living room with fireplace incorporating a further multi fuel stove and chimney-side cupboards. The dining room is a serious affair and great for those special occasions. To the rear of the property is a further living area which is currently used as a music room but would make an excellent family room or studio. The fitted kitchen features an island and breakfast bar and has the benefit of a dual aspect and Aga.

Three of the bedrooms and the dressing room benefit from a southerly aspect, views and good natural light. The fourth bedroom and the beautifully appointed bathrooms are at the rear.

The whitewashed rear elevation provides the backdrop to a traditional courtyard flanked by single storey outbuildings including a stable, three stores and a garage. Vehicular access is provided to the side and rear to access the double length garage and workshop and the single garage. There is a good sized lawned garden open to the big views with a separate area of raised beds incorporating fruit trees and soft fruit bushes.

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